Ardèche · about 6 km from Ruoms
Event des Espeluches
- Max depth39 m
- CertificationFull cave
- Water temperature≈ 12–13 °Cestimated, no reports yet
- SpecialSidemount
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The dive
This is a very aquatic 'caving' route: between the sumps there is an active stream, a large meander and a 4 m pitch. S2 can be bypassed via a higher level.
Profile and sections
This is a very aquatic 'caving' route: between the sumps there is an active stream, a large meander and a 4 m pitch. S2 can be bypassed via a higher level. S3 is clayey with boulders, S5 comfortable with a sandy floor. Bones of large animals were found in S3.
The Event des Espeluches is a temporary resurgence (flows in wet periods) of the same system as Bourbouillet, Reméjadou and Ranc du Bœuf; upstream of S7 there are two connections with Ranc du Bœuf. Explored by J.-P. Baudu (2000–2001).
- Depth and profile
- S1 bedding plane (length varies with water level) · S2 20 m / -3 · S3 160 m / -2 · S4 25 m (low roof) · S5 230 m / -39 · S6 10–15 m · S7 terminal sump (boulder choke). Total >1,100 m, of which 510 m underwater; +10 / -40 m.
- Configuration
- Small sidemount or small cylinders: an EFPS course (2008) used twin 7 l or twin 10 l for the first sumps. S5 (230 m, -39 m) needs adequate gas. Backmount will not fit the bedding plane (estimate).
- DPV: Not DPV-suitable (estimate)
- Bedding planes, low roofs, short sumps and dry sections with a pitch: no scooter.
Who can dive where
- At least Full cave
- Configurations: Sidemount / CCR / Small cylinders / no-mount (speleo sumps)
- Goes down to 39 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, then right onto the D246 towards Lablachère. After 2 km, past a bridge, take the 800 m track towards the Domaine du Bourbouillet; at a small pond on the left, turn left down into a ravine and up the other side. Leave the cars at the top, walk down the path and follow the stream up to the entrance. Everything has to be carried down into the valley and back up.
Around Event des Espeluches
FillsNo fill station known nearby
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