September 05 - October 25 , 2026
Visites guidées des Grottes de La Balme
Saturday, September 12
Immerse yourself in a fragile ecosystem shaped by water over millions of years and follow your guide who will reveal the secrets of the La Balme Caves. Learn about the geology, the history of the site, and the wildlife that inhabits it.
Usually accessible on a self-guided tour, the caves are revealed from a new angle, thanks to the explanations of the passionate guides.
Dive into an underground universe sculpted by water for millions of years and discover a fragile and preserved ecosystem. Your guide will lead you through the galleries and cavities, revealing the secrets of the formation of the caves, their history and the fauna that inhabits them.
In addition to observing the natural reliefs shaped by time, you will learn more about bats, protected species emblematic of this site. Perhaps you will be lucky enough to see them in their natural habitat?
An unmissable experience for all those who are curious and nature lovers!
Further information
Home of animals
Pets are not accepted
Accessibility
- No wheelchair access.
All dates and times
From 01/07 to 31/08/2026 every day.
Guided tours at 11am, 14pm and 16pm.
From 05/09 to 25/10/2026 weekends.
Guided tours on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays at 14pm and 16pm.
From 01/11 to 08/11/2026 weekends.
Guided tours on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays at 14pm and 16pm.
Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Guided tours on public holidays at 14pm and 16pm.
Prices
Adult: €13, Teenager: €11 (Young people 12-17 years old), Child (4-11 years old): €10.
Free for under 4 years.
Family pass 2 adults + 2 children: €43,00
3rd child and more: €8.
Accepted means of payment
Booking
Municipal Board of the Grottes de la Balme
+04 74 96 95 00
info@grotteslabalme.com
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Les grottes de La Balme
Bookable online. From €13 per adult.
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The Caves of La Balme are in North Isère, just 40 minutes from Lyon and 50 minutes from Bourgoin-Jallieu, Villefranche-sur-Saône and Bourg-en-Bresse!
