Can I snorkel Carriere de la Rochefontaine?

Snorkeling is not the main use case; the site is built around scuba diving and deeper structures.

How deep is Carriere de la Rochefontaine?

The quarry has a shallow slope and multiple deeper plateaus, with a deep zone that reaches well beyond 40 m.

Is Carriere de la Rochefontaine good for beginners?

It can be used for training, but the depth and steep walls make it better for experienced divers.

What aquatic life can I expect at Carriere de la Rochefontaine?

Expect carp, pike, perch, roach, tench, crayfish, sturgeon, and other freshwater quarry life.

What are the usual conditions at Carriere de la Rochefontaine?

Expect a sheltered quarry with no current, decent quarry visibility, and a mix of shallow and deep structures.

When is the best time to dive Carriere de la Rochefontaine?

Year-round can work, but you should match your trip to the site's winter or summer booking windows.

Where is Carriere de la Rochefontaine and how do you get there?

Carriere de Rochefontaine is in Franchimont near Philippeville, and you reach it through the club's reservation system.

Carriere de la Rochefontaine

Deep quarry with plateaus, relics, and a well-supported club site.

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Shore-entry quarry dive in Franchimont with stepped plateaus, a central tower, and club booking.

About Carriere de la Rochefontaine

Carriere de Rochefontaine is a deep quarry dive in Franchimont with a shallow sloping entry, multiple plateaus, a central drilling tower, and a well-built club site around it. It is a serious but well-supported quarry that suits planned dives and deeper training.

Safety & Access

Site Conditions

Overhead environmentRestricted access

Safety Notes

Plan your buoyancy carefully on the steep walls and respect the booking windows before entering the deeper sections.

Access Restrictions

Reservation is required on the site, and the opening windows change by season and day.

Legal Notes

Use the site only with a confirmed booking and follow the posted house rules and time windows.

Where Is Carriere de la Rochefontaine?

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Scuba Diving

Deep quarry walls, plateaus, and a central tower make it a strong repeat-dive site.

Freediving

Freediving is only a limited shallow-edge use case; scuba is the main fit.

Snorkeling

Snorkeling is not the main use case because the interesting structure sits below the surface.

Wildlife at Carriere de la Rochefontaine

Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.

Freshwater Fishes

Carp

Freshwater Fishes

Common Rudd

Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Crustaceans

Crab

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European bitterling

Rhodeus amarus

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Perch

Freshwater Fishes

Pike

Esox

Freshwater Fishes

Sturgeon

Sharks

Thresher Shark

Research Estimate At Carriere de la Rochefontaine

Access · 4/5Simple entry

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Coral · 1/5Heavily damaged

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Aquatic Life · 4/5Great variety

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Facilities · 5/5Excellent facilities

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Crowd / Popularity · 3/5Moderate

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Current · 1/5No current

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Surge · 1/5Flat calm

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VisibilityResearch estimate: 6m

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Carriere de la Rochefontaine

Deep quarry with plateaus, relics, and a well-supported club site.

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Carriere de la Rochefontaine

About Carriere de la Rochefontaine

Safety & Access

Where Is Carriere de la Rochefontaine?

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Wildlife at Carriere de la Rochefontaine