Ardèche · about 7 km from Ruoms
Aven du Ranc du Bœuf
- CertificationFull cave
- Water temperature≈ 12–13 °Cestimated, no reports yet
- SpecialSidemount
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The dive
This is the third entrance of the Bourbouillet–Reméjadou–Ranc du Bœuf system; according to the guide, reaching the most remote sumps takes a lot of effort.
Profile and sections
This is the third entrance of the Bourbouillet–Reméjadou–Ranc du Bœuf system; according to the guide, reaching the most remote sumps takes a lot of effort. A detailed description is in Baudu & Philippe, Spelunca 84 (2001), pp. 33-41 (not online).
Practical: plan this dive with the survey or with local information (CDS 07).
- Depth and profile
- About 5 m down into a small chamber, then a narrow ~15 m shaft that ends straight in the sump: you rappel into the water. Gives access to the most remote sumps of the Reméjadou system (survey with the Reméjadou). Its upstream part connects in two places with the part upstream of S7 of the Espeluches. Depth not stated.
- Configuration
- Narrow shaft straight into the water and the tight, clay-filled sumps of the Reméjadou: sidemount or a small configuration (estimate).
- DPV: Not DPV-suitable (estimate)
- A narrow shaft that ends straight in the water, then the tight, clay-filled sumps of the Reméjadou system: no scooter.
Who can dive where
- At least Full cave
- Configurations: Sidemount / CCR / Small cylinders / no-mount (speleo sumps)
- Ropework (SRT) needed
- Experienced divers only
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How to get there
From Saint-Alban-sous-Sampzon take the D208 towards Chandolas, after 2 km the D246 towards Joyeuse. Past two bridges, up onto the plateau; on the left a property with a low stone wall and a square house, then an unpaved parking area on the left (44°26.495'N 4°15.304'E). A hiking trail starts opposite: follow it 60 m, then take the path on the right behind an old wooden barrier, 30 m to a clearing. At its end a narrow path goes into the bushes (an old pot lid hangs from a tree), 120 m downhill. The small entrance is on the left, fenced with wire.
Around Aven du Ranc du Bœuf
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