Video: French Cavers Visit Grotte des Escargots
Join members of Groupe Spéléologique Haut-Pyrénéen de Tarbes as they explore Grotte des Escargots in the Hautes Pyrénées region of France.
France Caving News
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Video: Inside the Deep Underwater Caves of France
Check out this short video showcasing some of France’s deep underwater caves which, despite their challenging entrances, are reportedly worth the effort.
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Scientists Analyze Cave Art for Messages
A Canadian researcher is studying European cave art to determine if early humans used the works to communicate.
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World’s Biggest Replica of Cave Paintings Set To Open
A near-exact replica of France’s famed Chauvet Cave, which contains some of the oldest cave art in the world, is slated to open later this month.
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Watch: Irish Cavers Canyoning in France
For something a little different, follow members of Ireland’s DIT Caving Club on a trip canyoning in the south of France.
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Video: Extreme Skiing Through a Cave
With the recent trend of folks filming themselves doing unexpected activities in caves, it’s no surprise to see this latest video showing extreme skier Candide Thovex sliding through a small cave.
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FFS Asks Geocachers Not to Place Geocaches in Caves
Geocaching and caves do not go together according to a recent statement by the French Federation of Speleology (FFS). The FFS reaction comes following the discovery of a number of …
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Caver Suffers Dislocated Shoulder in Gouffre Berger
A caver was pulled from the famous Gouffre Berger just before 5:00 pm on Friday August 2nd, after suffering a dislocated shoulder the previous afternoon. The 33-year-old experienced polish caver, …
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FFS to Hold Gouffre Berger 60th Anniversary Makeover Event
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the discovery of France’s famous Gouffre Berger cave, the French Federation of Speleology is organizing a 10-day event this summer to clean and re-equip …
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Diver Dies & His Student Hospitalized After Cave Diving Accident
Earlier this month a 36-year-old experienced French cave diver died, and his 22-year-old student was hospitalized after an accident during a dive in Gouffre de Gourneyras near Saint-Maurice-de-Navacelles in southern …
