Grottes de Saint Christophe — Attraction in Chambéry

Our visit to the Grottes de Saint-Christophe was a truly mesmerizing experience! Nestled between Chambéry and Grenoble, these caves offer a perfect mix of natural wonder, geological history, and a bit of adventure.

The guided tour was both informative and engaging. The guide explained how the caves were formed, highlighted fascinating rock formations, and even pointed out ancient fossils embedded in the walls. The atmosphere inside the cave was cool and mysterious — perfect for a summer visit.

One of the most impressive parts was walking through the narrow passageways and seeing how the underground river had carved through the stone over thousands of years. The lighting inside the cave was beautifully done, adding to the magical feel without being too flashy.

The site is well-maintained, and the staff were welcoming and knowledgeable. It's also kid-friendly — our 7-year-old was fascinated throughout the tour. There's a nice picnic area outside, so it's a great place to spend half a day with family.

Tip: Wear comfortable shoes, as the cave floor can be uneven and a bit slippery in places.

Highly recommended for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and families looking for an offbeat day trip from Grenoble...

Nice route with a rich history which includes 2 cave tours. The caves are geologically interesting, one of them being a "live" cave and the other a "dead" cave. There are some stalactite formations which look nice, I did however visit caves that are more spectacular in this respect.

However, the way the cave was formed as part of an underground river make up for this and I would recommend a visit to this cave when in the neighbourhood.

Tours in French and English are available. Also, during summer, on reservation, there are tours available in Dutch a few...

These caves can be visited during a guided tour which lead you in the relatively dark caves. It's a nice tour but the cave itself is not extraordinary. It has no stalactites or stalagmites because a couple of times per year the caves get overflowed by water which distroy these type of stones. The visit takes about 1.5hours and consists of two parts. The first (living) cave and then the second (dead) cave. Visit the website for tours in your language (also in Dutch)...