The Padirac Chasm or Gouffre de Padirac is a cave located near Gramat, in the Lot département, in France.
Features edit
The chasm itself is 99m around its rim. Visitors descend approximately 75m before entering a cave system which is partly negotiated by boat. This cave system is regarded as "one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena of the Massif Central".[1]
History edit
Much of the credit for opening the cave system is owed to Guy de Lavaur (1903-86), who came to Padirac in 1938 and managed to penetrate 15km of the cave system.
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References edit
- ^ Michelin. Green Guide: France. 2000. ISBN 2-06-000069-6
| Grade | C | Cr | Mo | W | V | Co |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-1 | 0.75 | - | - | 18.0 | 1.1 | - |
| M-2 | 0.95 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 2.0 | - |
| M-7 | 1.00 | 3.8 | 8.7 | 1.6 | 2.0 | - |
| M-42 | 1.10 | 3.8 | 9.5 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 8.0 |