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The Choranche caves are located near the village of Choranche in the Vercors nature park. The entrance is at the foot of the Presles cliffs.

They were cut into a massive karst (limestone outcrop) by underground streams. They contain many fine stalactites and crevices, some three metres tall.

The cave was discovered by Oscar Descombaz around 1890.
Il est à l'origine des premières topographies de cet immense réseau souterrain qui compte aujourd'hui plus de 30 km de galeries explorées.
Une partie, aménagée, se visite.
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Coordinates:   45°4'22"N   5°23'53"E
This article was last modified 17 years ago