Visit the Cravanche cave
Discovered by chance by two workers in 1876, the Cravanche cave is located in the middle of the forest near Belfort. It is classified as a Natural Zone of Ecological, Faunistic and Floristic Interest (ZNIEFF). Ready for a trip to the centre of the earth?
The Cravanche cave is nestled in the Mont forest in Belfort. Its history is fascinating: it was used as a burial site in the Neolithic period. You can admire the remains of the excavations at the Belfort museum. The tour is led by an expert guide. You'll discover three of the cave's nine galleries on foot (290m long in total). The largest room is the most impressive: 26m long, 10m wide and 10m high.
Please note that it is not possible to visit the cave between November and April in order to respect the wintering period of the many bats. Outside this period, you can book your visit at the Belfort Tourist Office. As the visit is very popular and there are only a limited number of slots available, we advise you to book ahead. Tickets cost €5 per adult and €2.50 per child.
Ideally located near Montbéliard and Belfort, our hotel La Vieille Ferme in Étupes is the ideal base for discovering Franche-Comté. Enjoy comfortable, beautifully decorated rooms and fully-equipped studios. Some of our accommodation overlooks the pleasant heated swimming pool and its friendly terrace.
For those with a sweet tooth, our team will be delighted to welcome you with a smile from the moment you wake up to a low-priced buffet breakfast, as well as for lunch and dinner with a Franconian speciality in our restaurant. On the practical side, you'll enjoy free parking and bike storage, as well as high-speed Wi-Fi.
Book your stay at our hotel near Belfort and Montbéliard without hesitation!
A little-known site in Belfort
The Cravanche cave is nestled in the Mont forest in Belfort. Its history is fascinating: it was used as a burial site in the Neolithic period. You can admire the remains of the excavations at the Belfort museum. The tour is led by an expert guide. You'll discover three of the cave's nine galleries on foot (290m long in total). The largest room is the most impressive: 26m long, 10m wide and 10m high.
Please note that it is not possible to visit the cave between November and April in order to respect the wintering period of the many bats. Outside this period, you can book your visit at the Belfort Tourist Office. As the visit is very popular and there are only a limited number of slots available, we advise you to book ahead. Tickets cost €5 per adult and €2.50 per child.
Your hotel near Belfort
Ideally located near Montbéliard and Belfort, our hotel La Vieille Ferme in Étupes is the ideal base for discovering Franche-Comté. Enjoy comfortable, beautifully decorated rooms and fully-equipped studios. Some of our accommodation overlooks the pleasant heated swimming pool and its friendly terrace.
For those with a sweet tooth, our team will be delighted to welcome you with a smile from the moment you wake up to a low-priced buffet breakfast, as well as for lunch and dinner with a Franconian speciality in our restaurant. On the practical side, you'll enjoy free parking and bike storage, as well as high-speed Wi-Fi.
Book your stay at our hotel near Belfort and Montbéliard without hesitation!
