The cave trail Hiking tour in the Landes region

Opening hours

Open

  • Monday 10:45 am - 07:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:45 am - 07:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:45 am - 07:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:45 am - 07:00 pm
  • Friday 10:45 am - 07:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:45 am - 07:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:45 am - 07:00 pm

Closes at 07:00 pm

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Useful information

  • Qualité Tourisme

Location : In the countryside

Province : Dax / Chalosse / Tursan / Adour

  • English
    • A HIKING VISIT TO THE POPE'S GROTTOS ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE

      Reservations required from April to September.


      Accompanied by a guide, embark on a walk through the heart of the Chalosse region to the archaeological site along the Caves Trail. During this hike through forests and meadows, discover the evolution of the landscape, flora, and fauna, and journey back in time to the era when the caves of Brassempouy were inhabited. Once at the archaeological site, you will receive a presentation about this exceptional place before returning to the village.


      Important practical information:

      Tours are offered at 9:30 am:

      • Sundays, in April, in May, in June, on 06/07, in September.
      • Mondays and Wednesdays from July 7th to August 27th.

      Meet at 9:15 am at the PréhistoSite reception, departure at 9:30 am. Any delay will result in the cancellation of the reservation.


      • Good physical condition required.
      • Duration 3h30 - Distance: 3.5 km one way (7 km round trip via the same path).
      • The hike takes place in a natural environment.
      • Plan to wear appropriate clothing and footwear (even in summer).
      • Bring a bottle of water.
      • This hike is not accessible to people with reduced mobility or to strollers.
      • High-visibility vest recommended.
      • No pets allowed.


      Prices:

      Entrance to the Prehistoric Site (museum + Archaeological Park) + visit via the cave trail :

      • Full price: €16.00;
      • Reduced price: €14.00 (ages 5-15, students, job seekers, groups of more than 10 people)


      Group hiking (associations, groups, families...)

      For groups of more than 10 people and upon reservation with Coralie Lapeyre, it is possible to visit only the archaeological site by hiking.

      Price: €11.00 per person.

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Traveller Reviews The cave trail

4.5 sur 5 737 reviews

  • YANN LABBE

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by YANN LABBE on 23/07/2026

  • Lydie Boismain

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Lydie Boismain on 22/07/2026

    We came as a family (9 people: adults, teenagers, and a child), and we were delighted with our time at the site! We visited the museum, participated in several demonstrations (flint knapping, fire-making, and excavation), and took part in a workshop to make our own jewelry. We also tried spear-throwing/spear-throwing. We all discovered and learned so much, thanks to people who are passionate about what they do and with whom it's easy to chat and ask questions! It was incredibly interesting, engaging, and informative. A big thank you to the staff and best of luck! 😊

  • Benoit Descoins

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Benoit Descoins on 16/07/2026

    A visit during our holidays in the Landes region! A discovery made possible by the school program this year! A beautiful site, with a team of passionate people who know how to share a subject that was relatively unknown to us, and to people of all ages. A wonderful family outing. A very warm welcome. We highly recommend this cultural visit. Thank you!

Traveller Reviews The cave trail

4.3 sur 5 107 reviews

  • "Wonderful museum - a must see in this area."

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Daggi79R on 03/06/2022

    Wonderful small museum which should be visited whenever you have the chance to go. Absolutely a must see in this area and if you are intersted in ancient times. Wonderful workshops for children...

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  • "Awesome!"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by miscalane (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) on 19/07/2018

    This is a must see if you're in the area. The museum has great info & artifacts, the views are beautiful, and the interactive workshops are wonderful for the kids. The staff was very helpful...

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  • "Very interesting"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by W R (Hertford, United Kingdom) on 18/04/2014

    I never knew that such carvings from this period existed. Excellent tour and in a very pretty village not far from where I was staying at Marpaps.

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Address

404 rue du musée
40330 Brassempouy

Contacts

Phone : 05 58 89 21 73

GPS coordinates

43° 38'2.99"N, 0° 41'41.24"W

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