The St Christophe Caves Historic Site

Description

Guided tours of 2 caves and an ancient Roman road.
Walks, hikes, prehistory game trails, caving activities, bar, store - you'll find what you're looking for on our site for an unforgettable day out with the whole family!

Situated on the border between Savoie and Dauphiné, our site takes you on a tour of the Voie Sarde, an ancient Roman road redeveloped in the 17th century along a canyon-like gorge, and the 2 caves of Saint Christophe. The first invites you to take a meander through a meander full of giant potholes, while the second, a refuge according to legend for the famous smuggler Mandrin, can be crossed on a footbridge 20m above the ground, offering a panoramic view.
Access to the caves is by guided tour only.

In the reception area, a free permanent exhibition presents the Fru site, home to the first prehistoric men in the Chartreuse!
To discover this prehistoric habitat, you can follow a 2h30 hike punctuated by 12 play points for the whole family: "Sur la piste d'Azil et Magda" (On the trail of Azil and Magda). Further information at www.grottes-saint-christophe.com/randonnees-et-balades

For even more thrills, try acrospeleo, a combination of via ferrata and caving under the ceiling of the lower cave: www.grottes-saint-christophe.com/speleologie-et-acrospeleologie

The bar and reception building are accessible to the motor-impaired. Light meals available in July and August.

Visits to the caves and the Voie Sarde are not accessible to the motor-impaired.

Host portrait

In the heart of the Chartreuse Valley lies the Grottes de Saint-Christophe historic site, a blend of cultural and natural heritage. A guided tour of two tourist caves, lasting 1 hour 20 minutes, is the ideal excursion for your family or group outings, including hikes, themed walks and caving/acrospeleology.

Sustainable tourism

A team that works in a family atmosphere, favours local players and loves its heritage! Welcome to Grottes de Saint-Christophe.

Ouverture

Du 09/11 au 11/11/2024
Horaires de départ le lundi, samedi et dimanche à 11h30 et à 13h30 et à 15h.

Tarifs

Adult: 9.50 €
Child (5-14 years): 6.50 €
Teenager (15-17 years): 8 €.

Free entry for children < 5 years, the drivers.
Group rate available for > 15 people.

Contact et accès

3796 route de Chambéry - D1006
Tunnel des Echelles
73360 Saint-Christophe-la-Grotte
Savoie (73)

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