Grotte di Val de’ Varri

Useful Information

Location:
Open:
Fee:
Classification:	Karst cave
Light:	electric.
Dimension:	L=1,800m
Guided tours:
Photography:	Allowed
Accessibility:	Not accessible
Bibliography:
Address:	Grotte di Val de’ Varri, Via Monte Carparo 1, 02024 Pescorocchiano, Tel: +39-340-494-9628, Tel: +39 0746 338270, Tel: +39 347 4563076. E-mail:
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History

1929	first exploration.
2003	opened to the public.

Description

The Grotte di Val de’ Varri is a rather young show cave, inaugurated only in 2003. It is the huge swallow hole of the rain water from the plateau , which first forms a gorge named Pontella, then enters the cave.

The left side passage was the place were numerous archaeological remains were found. They included fragments made of ceramic, flint, metal and bones.