

Best for advanced divers, Up to 16m, shore entry, strong current.
Combe Nègre is a challenging freshwater cave and drift dive located in the Gramat Area. This site requires advanced technical certification due to its overhead environment and strong currents, which persist throughout the dive. Divers enter from the shore to explore depths reaching 16 metres, with visibility typically ranging between 10 and 25 metres. The topography demands careful management of buoyancy and navigation to avoid entanglement risks within the cave sections. While the habitat supports various temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates, the primary focus remains on technical proficiency and safety within the restricted environment. Divers should arrive fully self-sufficient as local facilities are unconfirmed.
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The site is a small resurgence with narrow passages where precise finning and stability are more important than exploring large volumes.
Located near Lanzac and Cales in the Lot department. Accessible via a track from the Lanzac belvedere. The resurgence is at the foot of a cliff.
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Depth
Up to 16m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
55 min
The site supports a variety of temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region, including species such as European eel, temperate bass, trout, carp, catfish, and freshwater shrimp.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers only. It requires specific cave and technical certifications to manage the overhead environment and strong currents safely.
The site reaches a maximum depth of 16 metres.
Entry to Combe Nègre is from the shore.
The site presents risks associated with an overhead cave environment, including potential entanglement and disorientation. Additionally, strong currents are present throughout the dive, requiring careful monitoring of depth and conditions.
Diving at Combe Nègre in Lanzac requires the following certifications: Cave, Advanced, Technical. Always dive within your training limits.
Combe Nègre in Lanzac can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Combe Nègre in Lanzac typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.