

Best for technical divers, 17-69m, shore entry.
Marche-Pied is a technical cave dive in Marcilhac-sur-Célé, France, featuring a shore entry into an extensive overhead environment. The cave system descends from 17 metres to a maximum depth of 69 metres. Visibility typically ranges between 10 and 25 metres. Due to the absence of current, divers must maintain strict buoyancy control to prevent silt disturbance. This site is strictly for divers with full technical and cave certifications, as the overhead environment precludes direct ascent. Divers should manage line placement and equipment configuration carefully to mitigate entanglement risks. Typical dive times are approximately 45 minutes, and the site is accessible year-round.
44.54011, 1.76501
Confirm your cave diving configuration, including redundant lighting and a continuous guideline reel, before entering, as facilities on site are not guaranteed and the nearest support is in town. The absence of current means silt disturbance from poor fin technique can collapse visibility quickly, so practice buoyancy discipline before committing to the deeper sections.
Located at 192 route de Figeac, 46160 Marcilhac-sur-Célé, accessible by road at the entrance of the village when coming from Figeac.
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Depth
17-69m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Technical
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
No, this site requires full technical and cave diving certifications due to the overhead environment and depth.
The site ranges from 17 metres to a maximum depth of 69 metres.
Marche-Pied is a shore-entry dive site.
The primary hazards are the overhead environment and the risk of entanglement. Divers must maintain awareness of their surroundings and manage their equipment and guidelines accordingly.
Divers should use a full technical configuration, including redundant lighting and a continuous guideline reel.
Diving at Marche-Pied in Marcilhac-sur-Célé requires the following certifications: Cave, Technical. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Marche-Pied in Marcilhac-sur-Célé are April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Marche-Pied in Marcilhac-sur-Célé typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.