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Detailed dive report with site facilities, deep-zone structure, and quarry wildlife.
Dive Spot Guide•
Carriere de la Rochefontaine
Deep quarry with plateaus, relics, and a well-supported club site.
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.
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Research Estimate At Carriere de la Rochefontaine
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 6m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Carriere de la Rochefontaine?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Carriere de la Rochefontaine Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 52m
Depth Note
The initial slope is reported around 4–6 m depending on season, with plateaus at 22 m, 26 m, 36 m, 40 m, 43 m and 52 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with summer and winter schedules.
Typical Conditions
Stepped quarry with a shallow slope, multiple plateaus, a central drilling tower, and a deep zone. It is set up for repeat quarry diving and training.
Safety & Access At Carriere de la Rochefontaine
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
Local Intel For Carriere de la Rochefontaine
Community notes to help plan your visit.
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.
Recent Logged Visits At Carriere de la Rochefontaine
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Carriere de la Rochefontaine
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility6m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
