Gouffre de Cabrespine
Gouffre géant de Cabrespine
One of Europe's largest underground caves, with a glass viewing platform over a 250-metre-deep chamber and sparkling aragonite crystals.
The Gouffre de Cabrespine lies on the southern slopes of the Montagne Noire. Its main chamber is about 250 m high. Visitors look down into the abyss from a cantilevered glass platform, then follow a path past stalactites, stalagmites, and rare aragonite crystals. It is known as one of the largest caves in Europe. The guided tour takes about an hour, and admission is about €13. The cave stays around 14°C, so bring a jacket. It is not suitable for people with a fear of heights. It is about 25 km from Carcassonne and can be visited on the same day as the Lastours castles.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (summer 10:00–18:30; closed some winter months)
Nearby sights
- Châteaux de Lastours
- Canal du Midi (Port of Carcassonne)
- Porte Narbonnaise
- Lac de la Cavayère
- Pont Vieux
- Château Comtal
- Cité de Carcassonne
- Bastide Saint-Louis