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Grotta dell'Elefante Bianco (Laghetto di Ponte Subiolo)

Cave diving in the Valbrenta · about 1 km from Valstagna (Valbrenta)

Max depth
227 m
Trimix from
45 m
Type
Backmount
Certification (estimate)
Full cave
Scooter
Scooter possible
Experienced diversDepends on water level or swellPermission needed

One of Italy's most visited springs, also by foreign teams. Down to -40 m a big passage with boulders, then limestone slabs to the rim of the shaft at -52 m — the usual turn point.

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Certification requirements, configurations and trimix depths are estimates for planning. Always check them locally and dive within your training. Compiled from web research (Grotte di Oliero/Ivan Team, Federazione Speleologica Veneta, CNSAS Veneto, Gruppo Grotte Giara Modon and Speleosubtek, FVG cave cadastre, Gorgazzo municipal regulation, dive centres, expedition and dive reports, news reports, SIMSI chamber list; Sept 2026). Pins from OpenStreetMap, the FVG cadastre or converted Monte Mario coordinates (see each site); ~ = estimate. Rules change — check locally.