Caving Hérault

Montpeyroux is a small winegrowing village at the foot of the Larzac plateaux. Among its inhabitants is Patrick Brunet, a caving enthusiast who has devoted over 30 years of his life to this activity. A former president of the Hérault departmental caving committee and the Montpeyroux caving group, he is now enjoying his retirement, exploring underground caves several days a week. For him, caving is a revelation, a way of exploring a museum of nature and preserving this fragile heritage. He stresses, however, that the underground world is in danger, not least because of mass tourism and the lack of respect for safety regulations. Patrick Brunet also sees himself as a whistle-blower, particularly when it comes to protecting bats. He shares his knowledge and experience with many groups, including children from the Montpeyroux after-school program.

First condition to be a member of this club, not to be claustrophobic, to shout terror in the middle of a hose in which it rides without even being able to lift your head. The second condition is a strong interest in the nature and willingness to preserve it. The third is a good physical condition. If you meet these three conditions, then the Atonement club of Béziers, a member of the French federation, will guide you to the discovery of a regional heritage often misunderstood by the general public. The club lends all the necessary equipment for teenagers or adults who participate in initiation visits. For more information, the association meets at the Maison de la vie associative.

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