

Best for intermediate divers, 14-31m, shore entry, moderate current.
Gouffre de Cabouy is a technical freshwater cave dive located in the Gramat Area. The site features an overhead environment with depths ranging from 14 to 31 metres, averaging 15 metres. Divers access the cave via a shore entry point with on-site parking. Conditions are challenging, characterised by cold 10°C water, moderate currents, and visibility typically between 5 and 10 metres. Due to the significant depth, potential for strong flow, and entanglement risks, this site is strictly for experienced divers with appropriate cave certification. Divers should be prepared for a long dive duration and must carry primary and backup lighting systems.
44.79026, 1.58450
Check current conditions before committing to any penetration, as flow inside the cave can increase sharply and the low-visibility environment leaves little margin for error. Bring a primary and at least one backup torch, and ensure your cave line is rigged before entering.
Access is via a short surface swim to the opposite riverbank.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
14-31m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
150 min
Best Time
Sep, Oct
No, this is a technical cave dive requiring specific cave certification and experience due to the overhead environment, depth, and current.
The depth ranges from 14 to 31 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Access to the cave is via a shore entry.
Hazards include cold water, significant depth, entanglement risks, strong currents, and low or variable visibility within the overhead environment.
No, this is a technical cave diving site and is not suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Gouffre de Cabouy in Rocamadour requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Cave, Technical. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Gouffre de Cabouy in Rocamadour are September and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Gouffre de Cabouy in Rocamadour. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Gouffre de Cabouy in Rocamadour typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.