

Best for advanced divers, shore entry.
Émergence de la Pescalerie is a freshwater karst spring system located in the Célé valley. This site features a submerged cave network characterised by variable and sometimes strong outflow currents. Divers must navigate a challenging overhead environment that requires advanced technical cave certification. Conditions are highly variable, with potential for low visibility and significant depth, necessitating careful management of decompression obligations and nitrogen narcosis risks. Divers should check the spring's outflow conditions prior to entry, as heavy rainfall can increase flow and reduce visibility. Strict buoyancy control is essential to avoid entanglement within the cave system. This site is strictly for experienced technical divers.
44.52144, 1.67011
Check the spring's outflow conditions on the day before committing to any penetration, as heavy rainfall inland can dramatically increase flow and reduce visibility to near zero. Cave and technical certifications are required, and this is not a site to push beyond your training or gas planning.
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Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
No, this is an advanced technical dive site requiring cave certification and experience in overhead environments.
Access to the spring is via a shore entry.
Hazards include a complex overhead environment, significant depth, potential for low visibility, entanglement risks, and decompression requirements.
No, this is a technical cave diving site and is not suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Émergence de la Pescalerie in Cahors requires the following certifications: Cave, Technical, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.