Salamandre Cave
Méjannes-le-Clap





Welcome to the Kingdom of the Giant Crystals. Discover this fairyland of a cave with its gigantic concretions lit up with sound and light. Activities and emotions for all. Extend your experience by enjoying our beautiful outdoor terrace with lots of good things to eat and drink.
Welcome to the Kingdom of the Giant Crystals. Salamander Cave - Grotte de la Salamandre - opened to the public for the very first time in 2013. It is a great place to visit for those looking for an adventure experience and lots of sensations!
There are 4 different visits for different tastes
- The panoramic viewpoint and its amazing views, wheelchair-accessible (unique in Europe);
- The guided visit - a fascinating itinerary that lasts an hour, to the heart of this enormous cave with its amazing stalactites and stalagmites, lit up with lights and music;
- For a real adrenaline experience, the Great Belay: 50- meter descent where you discover the immense cave by the ceiling, on your own, with friends or with the whole family. A great experience and emotions to share!
- Behind the Scenes at Salamandre Cave: 2 and a half hours of spelunking in the deep rooms of the cave, a captivating and fun experience, full of beauty and athletically challenging.
At all times, there are events at the site such as the flight of the Aéroplume, the cave Trail and other visits.
Outdoors you have our beautiful, environmentally-friendly site with its reception centre made of local wood, nestled into the hillside and with a beautiful deck and photovoltaic panels that provide the electricity used to light up the cave. We have a great shop that also has unusual items including beautiful minerals from mines in our region. There's a great snack bar that offers delicious things to eat and drink as you enjoy our beautiful deck that overlooks nature.
Visit
Average duration (group) : 1h
Durée moyenne (individuelle) : 1h
GPS coordinates
DD (decimal graduation)
latitude : 44.258171
longitude : 4.340065
Open
From 15/03 to 30/04, daily between 11 am and 5 pm.
Guided visits at 11,12, 2, 3 and 4pm
Great Belay and Behind the Scenes at the Salamandre cave, by advance reservation.
From 01/05 to 30/06, daily between 10.30 am and 6 pm.
Guided visits at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 2, 3, 4 and 5pm
Great Belay and Behind the Scenes at the Salamandre cave, by advance reservation.
From 01/07 to 31/08, daily between 10 am and 6.30 pm.
Guided visits every 20 min
Great Belay every hour, except not between 12 and 2
Behind the Scenes: departure at 10:30 and 2pm.
From 01/09 to 30/09, daily between 10.30 am and 6 pm.
Guided visits at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 2, 3, 4 and 5pm
Great Belay and Behind the Scenes at the Salamandre cave, by advance reservation.
From 01/10 to 02/11, daily between 11 am and 5 pm.
Guided visits at 11,12, 2, 3 and 4pm
Great Belay and Behind the Scenes at the Salamandre cave, by advance reservation.
Prices
One price: 42 €
Adult: 13 €
Child: 9 €
Family pass: 38 €
Disabled: 9 €.
Free entry for children < 6 years, mountain guides, the drivers.
Group rate available for > 20 people.
Payment methods
Bank/credit card, Cheque, Chèques Vacances, Cash, Credit transfer, Paypal