The Caves of La Balme

Recreational activities
Tourist cave / Other landscaped natural sites

Rue des Grottes
38390 La Balme-les-Grottes

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Small pools, labyrinths, concretions and a lake: the Grottes de La Balme, located 40 minutes from Lyon, are rich in what nature has shaped. Discover a rare and exceptional natural site offering an unusual insight into the underground world!

Arrive under this impressive porch and enter the bowels of the cliff to discover labyrinths, an underground lake, stalactites and stalagmites, an amphitheater of small pools... that's what the Grottes de La Balme have to offer.

Take your time on a self-guided tour lasting around 1 hour 15 minutes, or take a guided tour (booking required).

Visited since 1807, the Grottes de La Balme reveal their history and mysteries as you explore 1,000 meters of underground galleries.
Located in the Nord-Isère region, in the center of the village of La Balme-les-Grottes, the caves are an exciting detour in the Balcons du Dauphiné region.

Round off your day with a free visit to the Espace Naturel Sensible “Les Coteaux de Saint-Roch”, with its signposted path and discovery booklet. This protected natural area allows you to observe the particular features of the cliffs, forest and dry grasslands surrounding the Grottes de La Balme, home to numerous species of protected plants and animals.

Become true adventurers with our 100% family-friendly activities! A playful visit with Archibalme's Investigation: young and old alike will be delighted.
Summer and winter alike, the underground world never ceases to amaze!

The souvenir store is open at the same time as the caves, and offers a wide range of gifts: crockery, textiles, stones, a selection of books and other must-have items for yourself or as a gift.

à savoir avant votre visite

Temperate in summer and winter, sheltered from the rain, the Grottes de La Balme can be visited all year round and in all weathers, thanks to an average temperature of between 12° and 15°C!
This tourist site, which has been awarded the Accueil Vélo label, has all the services needed to welcome travellers by bike: lockers, luggage lockers, bike lockers, a drinking water refill point and a complete repair kit for minor damage.

En pratique

Équipements

Coach parking,
Parking nearby,
Charging station for 2 electric wheels,
Bicycle parking,
Car park,
Defibrillator,
Picnic area,
Themed path,
Toilets

Services

Educational visits,
Coach access,
Motorhomes allowed,
Shop,
Tourist brochures,
Spot photo,
Checkroom

Activités

Activity

Horaires

Du 28/12/24 au 05/01/25

Lundi :

13h30 à 18h00
Mardi :

13h30 à 18h00
Mercredi :

13h30 à 18h00
Jeudi :

13h30 à 18h00
Vendredi :

13h30 à 18h00
Samedi :

13h30 à 18h00
Dimanche :

13h30 à 18h00

Tarifs

Modes de paiement

Bank/credit card,
Check,
Travellers Cheque,
Cash,
Contactless payment

Du 06/04/24 au 05/01/25

Adult: 11€
Child: 8€
Teenager: 9€
Reduced price: 9€
Family pass 4e enfant et plus Pass Famille : 4€ / enfant: 35€
Job seeker: 9€
Student: 9€

Animations et visites guidées :
Adulte (+ de 18 ans) : 12 €
Adolescent (12 à 17 ans) : 10€
Enfant (4 à 11 ans) : 9 €
Pass famille (2 adultes + 2 enfants) : 40 €
Pass famille (2 adultes + 3 enfants) : 45 €
4ème enfant et plus Pass Famille : 6,00 € / enfant

Groupes (scolaires et autres) : nous consulter - uniquement sur réservation de février à décembre.

Tips

À voir aussi

S'y rendre

Latitude : 45.852366

Longitude : 5.339425

Rue des Grottes
38390 La Balme-les-Grottes

S'y rendre

The La Balme caves are located in the Balcons du Dauphiné region of Northern Isère, 40 minutes from Lyon and 50 minutes from Bourgoin-Jallieu and Bourg-en-Bresse.

Information mise à jour le 13/11/2024
par Office du Tourisme Les Balcons du Dauphiné

The Caves of La Balme