Marchepied Resurgence
Descriptive page for the cave-diving site Marchepied, in the Lot department, France.
Overview:
Marchepied is a demanding resurgence near Marcilhac-sur-Célé. It is known for selective passages, successive siphons and a configuration where sidemount or other compact setups may be appropriate.
Location and access:
Area Marcilhac-sur-Célé
GPS N 44° 32 25.18" E 1° 45 57.92" — 44.540329, 1.766088
The site is located in the Marcilhac-sur-Célé area. Access information must be treated as indicative: use authorised parking only, respect private property, avoid blocking farm tracks or gates, and check local restrictions before organising a dive. The Waze link is provided only to help reach the general area; the final approach must be confirmed locally.
Dive type and recommended level:
Type of site: resurgence / multi-siphon cave
Level: experienced cave divers; sidemount often relevant
Cave profile:
This site is classified here as resurgence / multi-siphon cave. The dive profile depends on water level, flow, visibility and the objective chosen by the team. It must be planned as an overhead-environment dive, with continuous guideline discipline, gas reserves adapted to the route and a conservative turn pressure.
Simplified topographic reading:
The simplified sketch below is deliberately non-operational. It is meant to help visitors understand the general nature of the site, not to replace an official cave-diving survey or a local briefing.
Simplified reading of the site:
- Entrance zone or spring basin
- Drowned passage or main gallery
- Possible restrictions, siphons or low-visibility sections depending on the site
- Non-operational sketch: use an authorised survey before any dive
To be added later: an original SVG or PNG profile made from an authorised survey.
Site photos:
The images below use files already available on the server under /assets/img/img_diving_sites/. They illustrate the page and the map thumbnail.
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Source image folder : /assets/img/img_diving_sites/marche_pied/
Safety and recommendations:
This page is an information page, not a dive plan. Before any immersion, contact a qualified instructor or local structure, check access rights, hydrology, weather, guideline condition, team level and each diver’s certified limits. Cave diving requires appropriate training and equipment.
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Quick summary
Site: Marchepied Resurgence
Area: Marcilhac-sur-Célé
GPS: 44.540329, 1.766088
Type: resurgence / multi-siphon cave
Level: experienced cave divers; sidemount often relevant