The Caves of La Balme
La Balme-les-Grottes
Arrive under this impressive porch and enter the bowels of the cliff to discover labyrinths, an underground lake, stalactites and stalagmites, an amphitheater of small pools... that's what the Grottes de La Balme have to offer.
Take your time on a self-guided tour lasting around 1 hour 15 minutes, or take a guided tour (booking required).
Visited since 1807, the Grottes de La Balme reveal their history and mysteries as you explore 1,000 meters of underground galleries.
Located in the Nord-Isère region, in the center of the village of La Balme-les-Grottes, the caves are an exciting detour in the Balcons du Dauphiné region.
Round off your day with a free visit to the Espace Naturel Sensible “Les Coteaux de Saint-Roch”, with its signposted path and discovery booklet. This protected natural area allows you to observe the particular features of the cliffs, forest and dry grasslands surrounding the Grottes de La Balme, home to numerous species of protected plants and animals.
Become true adventurers with our 100% family-friendly activities! A playful visit with Archibalme's Investigation: young and old alike will be delighted.
Summer and winter alike, the underground world never ceases to amaze!
The souvenir store is open at the same time as the caves, and offers a wide range of gifts: crockery, textiles, stones, a selection of books and other must-have items for yourself or as a gift.
Temperate in summer and winter, sheltered from the rain, the Grottes de La Balme can be visited all year round and in all weathers, thanks to an average temperature of between 12° and 15°C!
This tourist site, which has been awarded the Accueil Vélo label, has all the services needed to welcome travellers by bike: lockers, luggage lockers, bike lockers, a drinking water refill point and a complete repair kit for minor damage.
From 05/04 to 06/04/2025
Departure times on Saturday and Sunday at 10 am and at 11 am and at 2 pm and at 3 pm and at 4 pm.
From 12/04 to 13/04/2025, daily between 10.30 am and 6 pm.
From 19/04 to 04/05/2025
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 1.30 pm and 6 pm. On Saturday and Sunday between 10.30 am and 6 pm.
Last entrance on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 5 pm.
Adult: 11 €
Child (4-11 years): 8 €
Teenager (12-17 years): 9 €
Reduced price: from 6 €
Family pass: 35 €
Job seeker: 9 €
Student: 9 €.
Free entry for children < 4 years.
38390 La Balme-les-Grottes
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