Rivière Souterraine de Labouiche A not-to-be-missed discovery south of Toulouse

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Location : In the countryside

Province : Ariège - Foix and the countryside

Tariffs : 10€ to 20€

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    • The Labouiche underground river, an unmissable discovery south of Toulouse


      It is in Baulou, 6 km from Foix, that the magnificent underground river of Labouiche extends, 1 hour south of Toulouse. Discovered in 1908, it has been open to the public since the 20th century to the delight of young and old alike, amazed by these galleries formed in the center of the Earth. Fear not, you will be accompanied by a passionate guide in a floating boat on the river.


      The Labouiche underground river, an unusual visit to the depths of the Earth

      In Ariège, in the heart of the Pyrenees, don't miss an extraordinary expedition that takes you on a journey through time. In these underground galleries, objects from Prehistory and the Gallo-Roman era were discovered, anecdotes recounted with pleasure by your guide for the day. No, it is not a free visit since the Labouiche underground river has a typicality, its means of transport. It is by boat that you can explore the magnificent carved limestone rocks, highlighted by soft, warm lights in a cave atmosphere. Using the strength of their arms, your traveling companion moves the boat welcoming groups of up to 12 people, commenting throughout the visit on the concretions, stalagmites and stalactites formed over time. Some even have magical names like the “unicorn” or the “witch”, keep your eyes peeled so you don’t miss them!


      The Labouiche underground river, what you need to know to enjoy this cave in the Pyrenees

      If it's your first time six feet underground, we advise you to take a vest , because it doesn't get more than 13°C at a depth of 60 meters. Likewise, remember to wear good sneakers to be able to descend the 200 steps without falling during the guided tour. Rest assured, the efforts will mainly be made by your guide, while you will be comfortably seated in your boat. Allow 1 hour 15 minutes to take the time to ask your questions and, above all, to admire the incredible geological wealth present in the underground galleries. Did you know that the Labouiche river is the longest navigable river in Europe? We understand better why the course is 1,500 meters long. Garden with trees, large parking lot, shaded picnic area and marked trail, it's easy to spend the day there. Take a look at the shop before leaving, they have nice souvenirs.

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Traveller Reviews Rivière Souterraine de Labouiche

4.6 sur 5 3375 reviews

  • Stephanie Jimoh

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Stephanie Jimoh on 24/11/2024

  • Greiliana Guillent

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Greiliana Guillent on 21/11/2024

    A fantastic walk, we loved it, children can go

  • antoine cochet

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by antoine cochet on 19/11/2024

Traveller Reviews Rivière Souterraine de Labouiche

4.0 sur 5 124 reviews

  • "Excellent river trip"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by Beej56 (Norwich UK) on 28/06/2023

    Amazing trip on the underground river. The limestone features are well worth the climb down the stairs. Bit cool down there so take a waterproof jacket and sensible shoes. The guides that pull the...

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  • "A unique experience and great fun"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by ChericoRL (Hereford, United Kingdom) on 14/09/2022

    This was our second attempt to visit the river, the first time we didn’t pre-book and there was no availability. This time we pre-booked online and it was well worth trying again. Our guide was...

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  • "Unique, Old fashioned underground boat tour"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by Claude M (Vence, France) on 02/07/2019

    We enjoyed this tour on a super hot day, so this activity gave us a break from the heat. Just plan to be dressed for the 53 F / 13 C temps. You need to be able to walk on wet surfaces (2 boat...

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Rivière Souterraine de Labouiche

Address

rivière souterraine de Labouiche
09000 Baulou

GPS coordinates

43° 0'12.76"N, 1° 34'27.13"E

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