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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  France  /  Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes  /  Isere  /  La Balme-les-Grottes  /  Les Grottes de La Balme

Les Grottes de La Balme, La Balme-les-Grottes

4.4
#2 of 20 in Nature in Isere
Must see · Cave · Wildlife Area
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A chapel built into the rocks at the entrance of Les Grottes de La Balme launches your caving excursion. Its placement is an architectural feat rare for the period. Formations inside the cave will also intrigue as you navigate stalagmites thrusting up from the floor and admire ceilings of dripping stalactites. Take the guesswork out of planning a La Balme-les-Grottes vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.
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  • By Passport38278021039
    My Girlfriend and I hiked the 10 Km from Vaux-en-Bugey to La Balme-les-Grottes and it was worth every step of the 2 hour trek! the natural grandeur of the cave was unlike any tourist location I have.....  more
    My Girlfriend and I hiked the 10 Km from Vaux-en-Bugey to La Balme-les-Grottes and it was worth every step of the 2 hour trek! the natural grandeur of the cave was unlike any tourist location I have.....  more »
  • By 65lesleya
    These caves are easy to find & the entrance fee (low season) was not exorbitant €8/adult. Quite a few stairs, so a reasonable level of fitness required & a number of quite dark, slippery & narrow... 
    These caves are easy to find & the entrance fee (low season) was not exorbitant €8/adult. Quite a few stairs, so a reasonable level of fitness required & a number of quite dark, slippery & narrow...  more »
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  • By Praveen Lawrence
    Really nice place to visit close to Lyon. Pérouges and these caves make for a cool 1 day visit. The labyrinth inside the caves were the most liked feature of the family. The chapelle at the entrance is really beautiful.
  • By Angelina do Nascimento
    Incredible place! The guided visit is only 10€ and it is totally worth it! During more than 1h30, you will learn about the formation of the caves, the animals that can be found here, and some events that took place in the caves.
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