Ardèche · about 6 km from Ruoms
Exurgence de Bourbouillet
- Max depth51 m
- CertificationFull cave
- Water temperature≈ 12–13 °Cestimated, no reports yet
- SpecialExperienced divers
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The dive
The sumps are described as 'very comfortable'. Between S1 and S2 you enter the water down a 2 m ladder and exit with a hand line; between S3 and S4 there is a dry section where gear is carried.
Profile and sections
The sumps are described as 'very comfortable'. Between S1 and S2 you enter the water down a 2 m ladder and exit with a hand line; between S3 and S4 there is a dry section where gear is carried. After heavy rain the spring is spectacular ('féerique').
This is the outlet of the Bourbouillet–Reméjadou–Ranc du Bœuf system. Through S7 (-51 m) it connects with the Aven du Reméjadou.
- Depth and profile
- Seven sumps (S1–S7), passages ~3 × 3 m on average. Lowest point -51 m in a gravel-floored bedding plane (S7, connection with the Reméjadou). Individual sump lengths unknown.
- Configuration
- Backmount: the sumps are roomy. A ladder and rope between S1 and S2 and gear carrying between S3 and S4; light sidemount saves weight there. CCR fits the sumps too, but the carrying is hard work.
- DPV: DPV possible (estimate)
- Roomy sumps (~3 × 3 m), but short sumps with a ladder and dry sections in between: little gain.
Who can dive where
- At least Full cave
- Configurations: Backmount / twinset / Sidemount / CCR / Small cylinders / no-mount (speleo sumps)
- Goes down to 51 m (trimix or deco may be needed)
- Experienced divers only
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How to get there
From Saint-Alban-Auriolles take the D208 towards Chandolas, after 2 km turn right onto the D246 towards Joyeuse. After a narrow gorge and a bridge take the track towards the hunting estate (Domaine du Bourbouillet); the entrance is in a field opposite the entrance of the fenced park. Two openings: a small permanent tube (1 × 0.5 m) and a roomier one (3 × 2 m) leading to a lake.
Around Exurgence de Bourbouillet
FillsNo fill station known nearby
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