Choranche via corda (Vercors)
Duration : ½ day
France, Northern Alps
Level : from beginner to advanced
from 75 € / p. from 4 to 8 persons
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Description
In the heart of the Vercors Regional Park, the Choranche via corda offers a beautiful journey over the famous Presles cliffs, where climbers come from all over the world to climb a magnificent rock sometimes 300 meters high. The route I propose here is vertiginous, fun and varied.
The via corda (also named via cordata) is located above the Choranche caves, very famous for caving. After an approach walk of around fifteen minutes, we will set off for two pitches of easy climbing with short passages that will give you a great feeling, and where we will be roped up together for safety. This will take us to the big ledge of Choranche, on which we will walk in an incredible atmosphere to find a pink cave. From here, the view on the summits of the Vercors massif is incredible. The last part of the route is the most fun, with an impressive abseiling descent of almost 50 meters to reach the ground and the way back.
If this type of route appeals to you, I also recommend similar activities:
- the Crossey gorges via corda in Chartreuse,
- the Gresse-en-Vercors via corda at the foot of Mont Aiguille,
- the 3 Pucelles via corda in Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte, Vercors,
- and "Vierge du Vercors" via corda.
Program
- Meet at the parking lot of Choranche caves, above the village of Choranche and Pont-en-Royans, between Valence and Grenoble.
- Approach walk of 15 minutes.
- Duration of activity: approx. 3 hours.
- 10-minute return walk to the parking lot.
- Suitable for beginners aged 9 and over.
The price includes
- Supervision by the climbing instructor.
- Loan of equipment required for the activity (harness, helmet, lanyard, rope, etc.).
- Group emergency kit.
The price does not include
- Return transport to the meeting point on the parking lot of Choranche caves, about one and a half hour drive from Grenoble or Lyon.
- Shoes and clothes suitable for the activity.
- Snacks.
- Drinks.
- Optional: on request, possibility to make photos and/or video of the outing (rate: 30€ for the group).
- Anything not mentioned in "Price includes".
No scheduled departure, but you can contact me to book your dates.
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