

Best for technical divers, 8-65m, shore entry.
La Doux de Coly is a technical cave dive located in the Gramat Area of France. This freshwater site features a significant depth range from 8 to 65 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers enter from the shore to navigate an overhead environment that requires advanced technical and cave diving qualifications. Conditions include a constant water temperature of 12°C and visibility ranging between 5 and 10 metres. The site presents hazards including strong currents, entanglement risks, and low visibility. Due to the complex nature of the cave system, divers must carry redundant lighting and ensure all team members are appropriately certified for deep, overhead penetration.
45.06683, 1.29315
The source is located on private property and requires permission from the owner to access.
The source opens on private land near the village of Coly, in the commune of La Cassagne, Dordogne.
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Depth
8-65m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Technical
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
120 min
No, this is a technical cave dive that requires specific cave and technical diving certifications due to the overhead environment and significant depths.
The site reaches depths between 8 and 65 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
La Doux de Coly is accessed via a shore entry.
Divers face risks including cold water, significant depths, entanglement, low visibility, strong currents, and the challenges of an overhead cave environment.
No, this site is a technical cave dive and is not suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at La Doux de Coly in Coly requires the following certifications: Cave, Technical. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at La Doux de Coly in Coly typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.