

Best for advanced divers, 10-70m, shore entry, mild current.
Fontaine Saint-Georges is a freshwater cave system in the Gramat Area of France, designed exclusively for experienced technical divers. The site features a challenging overhead environment with depths ranging from 10 to 70 metres. Divers enter from the shore, encountering mild currents and variable visibility that fluctuates between 2 and 15 metres. Due to the confined passages and significant depth, the site requires strict buoyancy control and careful management of entanglement risks. Redundant lighting is essential for navigating the cave architecture. Parking is available on-site, allowing for a methodical preparation before entering the water. This site is not suitable for beginners or casual snorkelling.
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The cave requires a powerful light due to gloomy sections caused by silt banks.
The sump pool is located a short distance from the car near Montvalent in the Dordogne Valley.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
10-70m
Visibility
2-15m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
90 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
No, this site is strictly for advanced technical divers with overhead-environment credentials due to the depth and confined passages.
The dive ranges from 10 metres at the entrance to a maximum depth of 70 metres in the deeper sections.
Entry to the cave is via the shore, with parking available nearby for kit preparation.
No, this is a technical cave diving site and is not suitable for snorkelling.
Hazards include the overhead environment, significant depth, potential for entanglement, and variable visibility.
Diving at Fontaine Saint-Georges in Gramat requires the following certifications: Cave, Cavern, Advanced, Technical. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Fontaine Saint-Georges in Gramat are April, May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Fontaine Saint-Georges in Gramat typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Fontaine Saint-Georges in Gramat typically ranges from 2 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.