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Carrière de Roussay
Carriere de Roussay is a terraced freshwater quarry dive in Maine-et-Loire.
Local operator required
Controlled paid site with on-site management; book ahead for weekday visits and follow the operator's access rules.
Controlled inland quarry with on-site support, bank-or-pontoon entry, and a mix of shallow training water plus deeper quarry walls.
About Carrière de Roussay
Carriere de Roussay is a controlled freshwater quarry dive with terraced walls, shallow training water, and deeper sections for more advanced profiles. An on-site dive center manages access, parking sits close to the entry, and the site is used heavily for club training and technical practice. Expect cold water, variable visibility, and calm inland conditions rather than flow or surf.
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Research Estimate At Carrière de Roussay
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 4m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Carrière de Roussay?
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Carrière de Roussay Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 40m
Depth Note
Terraced quarry with shallow entry water and deeper sections. Public guide listings vary from 0 m to 40 m, with some operator material also citing a 5 m to 40 m working range.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn, when the quarry is most comfortable.
Typical Conditions
Cold freshwater, calm and current-free most of the time, with visibility that ranges from a few metres to better quarry days. The site is often used by training groups, so expect structured traffic on operating days.
Safety & Access At Carrière de Roussay
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Cold waterLow visibilityRestricted access
Safety Notes
Cold water and variable visibility are the main concerns, along with terraced depth changes that can tempt divers deeper than planned.
Access Restrictions
Paid diving only during site hours; weekday visits need reservation. No casual free access.
Legal Notes
Private operated quarry site in Roussay; follow site rules, booking requirements, and local safety procedures.
Local Intel For Carrière de Roussay
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving is the core use case: terraced quarry walls, shallow training areas, and deeper sections for certification and technical practice. Cold water and controlled access make it better for planned dives than casual drop-ins.
Freediving
The site is used for apnee training and supervised breath-hold sessions when arranged through the operator. Calm freshwater makes it better for structured practice than casual surface snorkeling.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkeling-first site. Surface viewing is possible near the entry, but the quarry is better suited to scuba or structured breath-hold sessions.
Wildlife at Carrière de Roussay
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Carrière de Roussay
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Carrière de Roussay
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility4m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
