This year when in the Doubs we meet the owner of a houses to rent in the Doubs area this could be a good base it is only 4Km from the Lison.

http://www.lamaisonrose.info/index.htm

Also

http://www.gitelecoolant.fr

This is were we stay (last three years).

Andrew.

Cool, could be handy as we haven't sorted accommodation yet 

While we're on the area, can anybody recommend any trips? I've got a few ideas but it'd be nice to hear some suggestions...

As far as the Vernau system is concerned, how do you go about applying for permits - and how far in advance do you have to apply for them?  It would be nice to have a pokey around there whilst in the area.

Also, who would I have to contact to get access to 'La Borne aux Cassots'?  I believe there's a combination lock?

Cheers!

Lots of good trips most involving SRT the best source for sites are the books covering the area.

Inventaire spéléologique du Doubs - tome 4 
pelaologisches Inventar des Doubs - tome 2
Inventaire spéléologique du Doubs - tome 3 partie Centre

The cavers cafe in Nans-sous-Ste.Anne sales them (and the two Jura books).

Access for the Vernau system permit is via the town hall.

At present it is a bit wet.

Andrew.