SPELEO EXPERIENCE
Difficulty: Adventure
Descent duration: 2.5 – 3.5 hours
Activity duration: 3.5 – 4.5 hours
Approach march: 20 minutes
Return march: 5 to 20 minutes
Price: €75
When: December – April
COME SI SVOLGE?
Speleo Experience – Monte Corchia
Having made the introductions, we put on the suit, harness and the rest of the equipment. Along the path in 20 minutes we will arrive at the entrance of the cave. Briefing on safety, on the activity and off we go!
The air temperature between 8 and 10 degrees centigrade. The entrance, a natural opening, is a bit narrow and sloping. Shortly after we will arrive at the first rope descent, then a second of about 20 meters and then a third. From here, climbing towards the walkways of the tourist route, which we will follow for 5 minutes, and then leaving them behind us, deviating towards the snow tunnels…….. the adventure, of course, continues, ask for more info!
For general information on the activity, download the briefing and the activity sheet.
EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED AND INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- Caving suit
- Helmet* with light system
- Harness *
- safety lanyards and carabiners*
- Common material (ropes, first aid kit)
*all individual and collective protective equipment used comply with current regulations
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING? - SPELEO EXPERIENCE
- Comfortable mountain clothing (be careful, it will definitely get dirty!).
- Trekking shoes for entering the water and socks for getting wet,
- No rings on hands unless gloved, in any case, a pair of fine
- gloves, garden type, are recommended.
- Those who wear glasses will have to make sure to secure them to their head to avoid losing them, those who use contact lenses, preferably disposable ones with a spare pair.
- A plastic bag to store shoes and anything else we may have dirty after the experience.
- A change to leave in the car
INFORMATION
Before entering the cave you will be informed and trained on:
- the objective and subjective risks found in the speleological environment and in speleology activities.
- the behaviors to adopt for personal and group safety
- the progression techniques, as described in the documents called “briefing” and “sheet”, downloadable on this site
on behavior to respect the environment. - You will be accompanied by professionals, expert Canyon guides, with a diploma from the Italian Canyon Guide Association or equivalent qualifications
Recommended age: from 16 years*/**
* minors must be accompanied by at least one parent or another adult to whom they have been entrusted. In this last case, parental authorization is required for the minor to carry out the activity
are you at least 11 paying? contact us for a personalized rate
IS REQUIRED
The absence of fear of closed environments
Allergy sufferers who, as a matter of habit and safety, carry anti-shock medicines with them must notify the organization and the guide.
ATTENTION: The underground environment in which this experience takes place is by definition remote and impervious, therefore in the presence of difficulties for even just one person, the guide could decide to interrupt the excursion at any time to resolve or mitigate the difficulties emerged. For this purpose, the maximum collaboration of all participants is required at all times. Any health problems (falls, sprains, panic attacks, etc.) cannot be treated by the Emergency Health Service with the guaranteed times in an urban environment.
HOW TO REACH US - SPELEO EXPERIENCE
LEVIGLIANI (LU)- Monte Corchia
Il punto di incontro è nel parcheggio di Levigliani (LU)
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CURIOSITA'
WHAT IS IT?
Speleology, from the Greek spélaion (cave) and lògos (study), is the discipline dedicated to the exploration, documentation, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge about the underground world. As a science, it studies underground cavities, which are divided into:
- Natural cavities, such as caves and abysses, formed by geological processes.
- Artificial cavities, human-made structures such as mines, aqueducts, or catacombs.
Speleology focuses particularly on the genesis and nature of these cavities, encompassing various branches of knowledge, including geology, hydrology, and biology.
The main branches of speleology include:
- Urban speleology (or in artificial cavities): focused on the exploration and study of underground structures of anthropogenic origin.
- Speleosubacquea: dedicated to the exploration of submerged environments, such as underwater caves or siphons.
This discipline represents a fascinating blend of adventure and scientific research, while also promoting the conservation and enhancement of unique and fragile environments.
WHERE WE ARE
The Antro del Corchia is an impressive system of karstic cavities located in the heart of Monte Corchia, in the Apuan Alps, Tuscany, just a short distance from the sea.
With a remarkable depth of 1,210 meters, over 20 entrances distributed along the mountain, and a network of galleries spanning more than 80 kilometers, it is one of the largest and deepest karst systems in Italy.
This underground complex includes three major interconnected caves: the Abisso Claude Fighiera, the Abisso Rodolfo Farolfi, and the Antro del Corchia.
The Antro del Corchia is a true speleological treasure, a blend of natural wonders and a testament to the power of karstic processes.