Via corda in Aston valley (Ariège)

Description

Halfway between rock climbing and via ferrata, this via corda in the Aston valley climbs a magnificent rocky peak in the heart of a beautiful Ariège valley.

All along the route, you will find yourself traversing rocky spurs and ledges on an easy route, sometimes with a few more technical steps. As the route progresses, the atmosphere becomes more and more vertiginous, and some passages are spectacular, until you reach the highest point, which offers an incredible view of the surrounding mountains.

The descent is made by abseiling (30 meters high) and zip-lining, to give you all the thrills and spills you could wish for.

On this outing, we use only ropes to climb and secure ourselves. It's accessible to teenagers aged 14 and over.

This is a full-day event, but it can be shortened to a half-day. In this case, it is open to teenagers aged 12 and over.

Full-day price: from 70€ per person.
Half-day rate: from 50€ per person.

If you fancy more vertical adventures in the region, you can follow me on the Vicdessos via ferrata or for a climbing session in Ax-les-Thermes.

Program

Full-day event:

• Meet at 9.30am on the village square in Cabannes, in front of the tourist office. A 30-minute drive from Foix.
• Transfer to Aston valley (20 minutes).
• Equipment distribution and briefing.
• 20-minute walk to the start of the via corda.
• Climb a magnificent rocky peak hidden in a wild, dense forest.
• It takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach the top of the via corda.
• Picnic on the summit terrace with its dazzling mountain panorama.
• Descent via three abseils of 30 to 40 meters and a short zip line.
• 20-minute walk back to the parking lot.
• End of activity around 4.30pm.

Half-day event:

• Meet at 9am or 2pm on the village square in Cabannes, in front of the tourist office. A 30-minute drive from Foix.
• Transfer to Aston valley (20 minutes).
• Equipment distribution and briefing.
• 20-minute walk to the start of the via corda.
• Climb a magnificent rocky peak hidden in a wild, dense forest.
• It takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the top of the via corda.
• Descent via a short zip line and a 30-meter abseil.
• 20-minute walk back to the parking lot.
• End of activity around 11.30am or 4.30pm.

The price includes

• Supervision by climbing instructor.
• All equipment required for the activity (harness, helmet, belay device, pulley, rope, etc.).

The price does not include

• Transport to and from the meeting point.
• Picnic lunch.
• Snacks.
• Drinks.
• Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".

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