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Via ferrata and accrobranches in Ardèche

Index:

- Via Ferrata:
      Via Ferrata of the Pont du Diable, in Thueyts.
      Aquarock Parc Adventure
      Via Corda from the Domaine d’Imbours Escale

- Accrobranches:
      Vert-Tige, in Vallon Pont d’Arc
      Indian Forest Ardeche, in Coux
      Adventure Camp, in Grospierres and Vals les bains
      "La Forêt de l’aventure", in Jaujac
      Indy Parc, in Vagnas
      Domaine d’Imbours Escale
      Champvert, in Les Vans

VIA FERRATA

The via ferrata is a path laid out on rock faces with ladders and steps, provides a means of experiencing rock-climbing first-hand.

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Where ?(not limited list) :

# In Thueyts, the via ferrata of the Pont du Diable (the Devil’s Bridge).

Via Ferrata in Ardèche

A via ferrata is a mid-way activitie between hiking and climbing

Multimedia:
Overview of this type of activity, on a French video (2005).
The Via ferrata of Thueyts, in pictures.
Sources : TV Ardèche and Thueyts tourist office.

Information and equipment rental:
Thueyts tourist office (or Direct link

)
Tel +33 (0)4 75 36 46 79 - Email.

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# Aquarock Parc Adventure

Aquarock Parc adventure in Ardèche

In the heart of the Eyrieux valley, between Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut () and Les Ollières, a mixture of an acrobatic park and via ferrata between trees, rocks and water, with zip line of 250 and 300m long above the river.

Multimedia:
Aquarock Park Adventure, in pictures and on video.
Source: Aquarock website.

Beware, reservation only !

Information :
Parc Aquarock Aventure ()
07360 Saint Michel de Chabrillanoux.
Tel +33 (0)6-81-15-96-98 - Email.

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# Domaine d’Imbours Escale

The first “via corda” of the Ardèche Gorges, a new activity. After the rappelling to join the “vire de la Madone”, you’ll progress, ensured by a rope, on a walkway in the middle of the cliff, suspended above the Ardèche river.

Practical information :
Escale Ardèche (

) (or direct link

)
Rue du Lavoir
07220 Saint Montan
Tel : +33 (0)4 75 52 54 98 Mobile : +33 (0)6 12 99 59 71 – Email

Accrobranches Accrobatic course, in the forest, within the trees.

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Where ? (not limited list):

# Vert-Tige, in Vallon Pont d’Arc

Explore new sensations, move from tree to tree using all sorts of different methods (Tarzan creepers, etc...) supervised by a team of professionals.
Five trails are proposed with growing difficulties.

Practical information :
Vert-Tige
07150 Vallon Pont d'Arc
Tel. +33 (0)4 75 88 02 61 - Email

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#Indian Forest Ardeche, in Coux

2 zip lines, Monkey bridges, rope ladders etc

Multimedia :
Overview of the place, on vidéo
Source : Their official website

Practical information :
Indian Forest (

)
Les 3 chemins
07000 Lyas
Tél. : +33 (0)4 75 64 10 10 – Email

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# Adventure Camp, in Grospierres and Vals les bains

Like cobwebs spun in the trees, with wheely slides, monkey bridges, suspension bridges, Tarzan jungle swings, nets to be crossed and many other acrobatics.
Several circuits with different difficulties.

Multimedia :
Photo album
Overview of the place on video
Source : Their official website

Practical information :
Adventure Camp
Grospierres : Tel. +33 (0)4 75 35 94 13 / +33 (0)6 82 31 15 81
Vals-Les-Bains : Tel. +33 (0)4 75 37 98 28 / +33 (0)6 21 24 12 45
Email

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# “La Forêt de l’aventure”, in Jaujac

Over 55 activities (suspension bridges, Tarzan creepers, rope ladders, zip line ...) spread over 7 different routes, with "Sound and Image" terminals which will help you to learn more about this rich and fragile environment.

Practical information :
La forêt de l'aventure Jaujac
07380 Jaujac
Tel. +33 (0)4 75 89 09 09 or +33(0)9 54 74 24 73 – Email

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# Indy Parc, in Vagnas

246 different games with nearly 45 zip lines (the total length of the zip lines is 1880m).

Multimedia :
Video
Photo album
Source : Their official website

Practical information :
Indy Parc
Tel. +33 (0)4 75 37 97 84 – Contact

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# Domaine d’Imbours Escale

From tree to tree, cross bridge, zip line, monkey bridge, net and many fun workshops perched in the canopy.

Practical information :
Escale Ardèche() (or direct link )
Rue du Lavoir
07220 Saint Montan
Tel : +33 (0)4 75 52 54 98 Mobile : +33 (0)6 12 99 59 71– Email

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# Champvert, in Les Vans.

Just a great adventure in the wooded habitat. Discover self-transcendence, in the exploration of these sport and funny courses.
2 accrobranches parks.

Multimedia :
Photo album
and presentation of the place, on their homepage.
Source : Their official website

Practical information :
Champvert ()
Park "le Champvert" : +33 (0)4 75 88 40 89
Park " le Chataignier": +33 (0)6 68 27 13 12 - +33 (0)6 81 92 13 12
or try the+33 (0)6 81 92 13 12
Email

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# Domaine d’Imbours Escale

The first “via corda” of the Ardèche Gorges, a new activity. After the rappelling to join the “vire de la Madone”, you’ll progress, ensured by a rope, on a walkway in the middle of the cliff, suspended above the Ardèche river.

Practical information :
Escale Ardèche () (or direct link )
Rue du Lavoir
07220 Saint Montan
Tel : +33 (0)4 75 52 54 98 Mobile : +33 (0)6 12 99 59 71 – Email

Accrobranches

Accrobatic course, in the forest, within the trees.

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Where ? (not limited list):

# Vert-Tige, in Vallon Pont d’Arc

Explore new sensations, move from tree to tree using all sorts of different methods (Tarzan creepers, etc...) supervised by a team of professionals.
Five trails are proposed with growing difficulties.

Practical information :
Vert-Tige
07150 Vallon Pont d'Arc
Tel. +33 (0)4 75 88 02 61 - Email

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#Indian Forest Ardeche, in Coux

2 zip lines, Monkey bridges, rope ladders etc

Multimedia :
Overview of the place, on vidéo
Source : Their official website

Practical information :
Indian Forest ()
Les 3 chemins
07000 Lyas
Tél. : +33 (0)4 75 64 10 10 – Email