Best for expert divers, 15-17m, shore entry, moderate current.
Douix de Châtillon is a technical freshwater cave dive located in France. The site features an overhead environment with depths ranging from 15 to 17 metres. Divers access the cave via a shore entry, navigating moderate currents that can shift unpredictably within the system. Visibility typically fluctuates between 5 and 15 metres. Due to the overhead environment, deep sections, and potential for strong currents, this site is reserved for expert divers with appropriate technical certifications. Topside facilities include parking and toilets, making logistics straightforward for those prepared for the demanding conditions of this alpine cave system.
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Contact the municipal police of Châtillon-sur-Seine several weeks in advance to reserve your dive date and confirm by written letter.
Located in a park in the centre of Châtillon-sur-Seine. Park in the public parking area and walk to the source. You must register your dive with the municipal police and the national gendarmerie.
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Depth
15-17m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Expert
Entry
Shore
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
40 min
No, this site is strictly for expert divers. It requires advanced cave and technical certifications to manage the overhead environment and significant depths.
The site ranges from 15 to 17 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Access to the cave is via a shore entry.
Hazards include the overhead cave environment, significant depths, and strong currents, particularly near the shore entry point.
No, this is a technical cave dive site and is not suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Douix de Châtillon in Châtillon-sur-Seine requires the following certifications: Cave, Technical. Always dive within your training limits.
Expect moderate currents at Douix de Châtillon in Châtillon-sur-Seine. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Douix de Châtillon in Châtillon-sur-Seine typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
