The Mas-d'Azil cave is a prehistoric cave located in the commune of Mas-d'Azil in the Ariège department, in the central French Pyrenees. The cave is crossed by a road and by the river Arize that formed the cave. It is one of the few caves in the world that you can drive through by car. It was inhabited in different prehistoric and historical times, hence its name that comes from a prehistoric culture, the Azilian .

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May 6, 2021

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A huge cave, big enough to accommodate car traffic on a thoroughfare and a hiking trail. Very powerful, very impressive.

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Loop The Chemin de Pierre et la Croix – Le Mas-d'Azil

3.58km

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170m

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Always perfect 👍👍 – Grotte du Mas-d'Azil loop from Camarade

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06:07

520m

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Always perfect 👍👍 – Mas-d'Azil Cave loop from Le Mas-d'Azil

12.6km

03:35

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 404 m

Uphill 30 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Le Mas-D'Azil, Pamiers, Occitania, France

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