Parmelan Ice Cave - winter caving
Caving

Parmelan Ice Cave - winter caving

Adventures
On Mount Parmelan, above Annecy, lies the Grande Glacière du Parmelan. This cave is unique in that it is filled with a massive accumulation of ice that is hundreds of years old. Access in winter requires snowshoes, and moving around inside the cave requires crampons. A frozen version of caving for a refreshing winter exploration!
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Good to know about the adventure
Parmelan Ice Cave - winter caving

The price includes
Guided by a state-certified caving guide.
Complete caving equipment that meets current safety standards and is thoroughly cleaned after every outing.

Helmet with headlamp, caving suit, gloves, crampons, caving harness, and all rope-access equipment, plus a backpack and waterproof container for carrying food and personal belongings.
The price doesn't include
Transportation to the activity site.
Water and food.
Snowshoes, boots, and technical clothing.
Anything not listed under “The price includes”
What to bring
Long-sleeved and long-legged sportswear to wear under your ski suit. Ski gloves. Footwear: Hiking boots or hiking shoes. Fleece or a light down jacket. Food: A sandwich and a few granola bars or dried fruit. 1 liter of water. A change of clothes and shoes for the outing.
Level required
Ages 16 and up.
Good physical condition is required to participate in this expedition. This is a physically demanding outing, involving an approach hike on snowshoes and sections requiring the use of ropes during both the descent and ascent.
Topo
Hike: 1 hour

Elevation drop: -70 m

Time spent underground: 3–4 hours

Return trip: 1 hour
Meeting place
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