The St Christophe Caves Historic Site
Tunnel des Echelles
73360 Saint-Christophe-la-Grotte
Phone : 04 79 65 75 08
Bon à savoir
In the heart of the Chartreuse Valley lies the Grottes de Saint-Christophe historic site, a blend of cultural and natural heritage. A guided tour of two tourist caves, lasting 1 hour 20 minutes, is the ideal excursion for your family or group outings, including hikes, themed walks and caving/acrospeleology.
Sustainable tourismA team that works in a family atmosphere, favours local players and loves its heritage! Welcome to Grottes de Saint-Christophe.
About
In the heart of the Chartreuse Valley, hides the historical site of the Saint-Christophe Caves, a condensed cultural and natural heritage, ancestral passage of water and men.
Guided tours of 2 caves and an ancient Roman road.
Walks, hikes, prehistory game trails, caving activities, bar, store - you'll find what you're looking for on our site for an unforgettable day out with the whole family!
Situated on the border between Savoie and Dauphiné, our site takes you on a tour of the Voie Sarde, an ancient Roman road redeveloped in the 17th century along a canyon-like gorge, and the 2 caves of Saint Christophe. The first invites you to take a meander through a meander full of giant potholes, while the second, a refuge according to legend for the famous smuggler Mandrin, can be crossed on a footbridge 20m above the ground, offering a panoramic view.
Access to the caves is by guided tour only.
In the reception area, a free permanent exhibition presents the Fru site, home to the first prehistoric men in the Chartreuse!
To discover this prehistoric habitat, you can follow a 2h30 hike punctuated by 12 play points for the whole family: "Sur la piste d'Azil et Magda" (On the trail of Azil and Magda). Further information at www.grottes-saint-christophe.com/randonnees-et-balades
For even more thrills, try acrospeleo, a combination of via ferrata and caving under the ceiling of the lower cave: www.grottes-saint-christophe.com/speleologie-et-acrospeleologie
The bar and reception building are accessible to the motor-impaired. Light meals available in July and August.
Visits to the caves and the Voie Sarde are not accessible to the motor-impaired.
Services & facilieties
- Picnic area
- Car park
- Sustainable development
- Free car park
- Pets welcome
- Coach access
- Motorhomes allowed
- Restaurant
Opening
From 22/03 to 18/04/2025
Departure times on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 1.30 pm and at 3 pm and at 4.30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 11.30 am and at 1.30 pm and at 3 pm and at 4.30 pm.
From 19/04 to 04/05/2025
Departure times on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 1.30 pm and at 3 pm and at 4.30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 11.30 am and at 1.30 pm and at 3 pm and at 4.30 pm.
From 05/05 to 04/07/2025
Departure times on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 1.30 pm and at 3 pm and at 4.30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 11.30 am and at 1.30 pm and at 3 pm and at 4.30 pm.
From 05/07 to 27/07/2025
Departure times daily at 11 am and every 45 minutes between 1 pm and 5.30 pm.
From 28/07 to 17/08/2025
Departure times daily at 10.30 am and at 11 am and every 45 minutes between 1 pm and 5.30 pm.
From 18/08 to 31/08/2025
Departure times daily at 11 am and every 45 minutes between 1 pm and 5.30 pm.
From 01/09 to 17/10/2025
Departure times on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 1.30 pm and at 3 pm and at 4.30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 11.30 am and at 1.30 pm and at 3 pm and at 4.30 pm.
From 18/10 to 02/11/2025
Departure times on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 1.30 pm and at 3 pm and at 4.30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 11.30 am and at 1.30 pm and at 3 pm and at 4.30 pm.
Rates
Adult: 11 €
Child (5-14 years): 7.50 €
Teenager (15-17 years): 9 €.
Free entry for children < 5 years, the drivers.
Group rate available for > 15 people.
Mode of payment
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Cash
- Connect Travellers Cheque
- Contactless payment
Complement welcome
For the guided tour (Caves and Roman Way): bring warm clothes and closed shoes (minimum cave temperature: 9 degrees).
Groups
Minimum number of people : 15
Maximum number of people : 40
Languages spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Dutch
