

Best for advanced divers, 5m, shore entry.
Martinet is a freshwater cave dive located in Marcilhac-sur-Célé, France. This site is strictly for advanced divers with specific cave certification, as the primary challenge is the overhead environment. The cave maintains a constant depth of 5 metres, allowing divers to focus on buoyancy control and avoiding siltation within the confined space. Visibility typically ranges between 5 and 10 metres. As a current-free environment, it provides stable conditions for those with the appropriate training to navigate the cave system. Entry is via the shore, though divers should verify current access arrangements locally before arrival.
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The site is a temporary resurgence that can be affected by flooding, with water levels returning to normal slowly.
Take the D15 from Catus towards St. Médard-Catus. About 700m before St. Médard, use an old gravel pit on the right as a parking area. Walk back towards Catus and find an alley in the boxwood on the left, leading to the cliff and the resurgence.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
5m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Current
None
No, this site is for advanced divers only. Cave certification is mandatory for all divers entering the system.
The cave maintains a constant depth of 5 metres throughout the dive.
Martinet is a shore-entry dive site.
The main hazard is the overhead environment. Divers must maintain strict buoyancy control to avoid contact with the cave ceiling and prevent silting.
No, this is a cave dive site requiring technical cave certification and scuba equipment.
Diving at Martinet in Catus requires the following certifications: Technical, Cave. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Martinet in Catus typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.