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VIA FERRATA in Pyrenees-Orientales
South of France, Catalonia, Spain…and other faraway destinations
Via ferrata
Hiking in the world of vertical, following a route built to facilitate advancement.
Via ferrata comes from the latin (the iron-route), in analogy to the metal bars installed to facilitate progress on the route and go vertical jumps without being an ACE of climbing. If activity dates from the 19th century, it is especially the Italian army who developed the concept, in the 20th century, in the massif of the Dolomites, to allow his troops to monitor its borders in the heart of the Alpine massif.
Since then, the activity via ferrata has been democratized to become a full-fledged sport and allow, first mountain communities and the general public access to heights, advance on large rock faces without being an extreme mountaineering. If the via ferrata Dolomites remain a reference for the activity, many courses are developed in France in the Alps and the Pyrenees and now average-mountain areas. More modern designed, these routes of via ferrata favour the side entertaining, sports and spectacular, with often the suspension bridges, zip lines, etc…
There are routes of different levels of difficulty, starting with the introduction and initiation course for beginners, family, children, until much more technical and steadfast very sporting courses for those looking for thrills.
via ferrata in Pyrenees-Orientales
Via ferrata in the Pyrenees-Orientales has acquired its letters of nobility with its first route created in the mountains on the Cerdanya. Since 2010, a new via ferrata was opened in the foothills of the Corbières. Next Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet and close to the castles of the country Cathare Queribus and Peyrepertuse, Via Ferrata of Fenouilledes is ideally located on the Valley of the river Agly, at short distance from Perpignan. It is composed of two main coursesthe Pichona for introduction and the Panoramique more sports.Other via ferrata are also planned in the Department.
via Ferrata of Fenouilledes
By a path along cliff ledges and ridges, course climbs to the top of this large limestone bar to offer a panorama at 360 ° on the Cathar country and the Pyrenees. Several hanging bridges spice up the sports course for a few moments of adrenaline.
Thanks to the mild Mediterranean climate, the via ferrata in the Fenouillèdes is passable throughout the year. Between these landscapes of sea and mountain, the “air trekker” has here all the ingredients for a rich and varied experience in our Mediterranean sunshine.
Three different courses are offered:
- Introduction course, the Pichona allows a first approach in family, for children or for beginners / 2 h accessible route from 9 years.
- Intermediate course, progress a bit sportier than initiation, with passage of a monkey bridge. Sensations while being very affordable / 2 h approximately from 12 years(>1m30)
- Sporting course, the Panoramique, It is aimed at the more adventurous. It is the great course with suspension bridges. Longest route that spans the 200 m the Valley. Two monkey bridges and a Himalayan bridge impressive “the panoramique” / 4 h accessible route from 12 years (>1m30)
Another asset of the Pyrenees-Orientales is the proximity of Spain with its region of Catalonia, our neighbour. It is also an ideal playground for the via ferrata, with sites accessible by the day or for a few days.
via ferrata in Catalonia
In Catalonia the activity via ferrata is well developed, with few historical courses in the Montserrat massif. There are also many courses of via ferrata more modern, developed by the local Catalan developers, notably on the Costa brava.via Ferrata on the Costa Brava
A selection of interesting itineraries on the Costa Brava, close to the beaches (Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Platja d’Aro) in the Empordà Baix, East of Girona (the Gavarres massif).- via ferrata de cala del Moli at Sant Feliu de Guixols, very nice intermediate course over the sea
- via ferrata de Agulles Rodones near Sant Feliu de Guixols, expert course over the valley
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VIA FERRATA INTRODUCTION
THE PICHONA TRIPFor a first vertical adventure
ideal for family, group or to learnthis trail gradually climbs a ridge, allowing you to you used and put you in confidence. The progression is easy but air on a beautiful limestone Ridge. There is no bridge suspended on this trip.
A good approach of the activity
- activity 2h
- from 9 years
- PRICE individual 35€
- Discount for family/group
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VIA FERRATA INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE TRIPSensations while being very affordable
more sports and air with a monkey bridgethis trip more sporty and air as the Pichona, is a good compromise without being too long. You climb a large vertical wall, cross on a monkey bridge and several jumps will lead on an air Ridge.
Year round by reservation
- activity 2h
- from 12 years (>1m30)
- PRICE individual 40€
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VIA FERRATA SPORTIVE
THE PANORAMIQUE TRIPThe Fenouillèdes sports trip
air hike 200 m above the ValleyThis is an air major on half-day hike. Initially a large wall vertical, followed by several interspersed jumps 3 hanging bridges, crossings on the cliff ledges. A final on the Summit Ridge with gift a 360 ° panorama. The return is done by a small steep trail in 30 minutes
year round by reservation
- activity 4h half day
- from 12 years (>1m30)
- PRICE individual 50€
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VIA FERRATA CALA DEL MOLI - SANT FELIUvertical trip on the Costa Brava - Catalonia
ideal for sporting family ou groupBeautiful via ferrata above the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, accessible for your first experience. The trip is progressive, alternating between crossings, steep climbs and suspension bridges.
A good approach of the activity
- activity 3h
- from 12 years
- PRICE individual 45€
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SPORTS VIA FERRATA
VIA FERRATA AGULLES RODONESExpert trip on the Costa Brava - Catalonia
For hardened sports followerIt is a big via ferrata near Sant Feliu and Platja D'Aro. The course is supported, alternating between crossings sometimes sidewalls, steep climbs, suspension bridges, and abseils on rope.
By reservation
- 6h - activity all day
- from 16 years
- PRICE individual 60€
The rules and general guidelines for the VIA FERRATA activity
- Health : good physical condition is necessary for the practice of the via ferrata activity.
- Vertigo: should be confused Vertigo (which is a disorder of the inner ear) with the apprehension of vacuum and the height that is managed with learning, experience and self-confidence decision-making.
- Limits / constraints of the material: activity will be not accessible to people of more than 105kg.
- Equipment provided : I provided to you the specific via ferrata gear collective and individual (helmet and harness with via ferrata tails)
For internships see the indications on the data sheet of the internship.
- You must bring with you : a small backpack, a gourd or bottle of water (1.5 to 2L mini), snacks (cookies, bars.. cereal), clothing suitable for sport and weather conditions. Sport shoes with soles to crampons for the approach and the path of return. Light hiking shoes are well suited.
- Camera and video camera: for cameras type Gopro, I have helmets with adequate support.
- Limits / constraints of the material: activity will be not accessible to people of more than 105kg.
- Some activities are feasible as the weather conditions and the time of year.
- By security measure, output may be postponed or cancelled.
- The price : For activities in the day, >a reduction is possible for families and groups based on the number of registrants. les chèques-vacances ANCV sont acceptés.
- The rate includes the coaching of the activity with possibly the loan of equipment (see hardware supplied) without climbing shoes.
- A prior reservation is required by phon or e-mail. If I am not reachable (because surely in activity), leave me a message on the answering machine, I would remind you as soon as possible.
- Number of persons minimum to ensure the activity :
from 2 persons.
If you are single, you will be integrated on an already programmed outing.An additional fee will be requested to organize an activity if the minimum of participants is not reached.
- For groups a 35% deposit may be requested. In the event of your cancellation less than 48 h before, the deposit will be retained. In case of cancellation of the guide for reason of safety(weather...), another date will be proposed to you, otherwise you will be reimbursed.
- Settlement mode you can adjust by cheques, cash or french ANCV cheques. Credit cards are not accepted
- After validation of your booking, schedule and a specific appointment location you will be communicated to find themselves (roadbook + info GPS). It is generally a well to find parking.
It is sometimes more convenient to meet near the location of practice to make you come to Tautavel to my information-place to then leave the place of activity.
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