Via corda of the Virgin (Saint-Martin-en-Vercors)

Description

Located in the heart of the Vercors massif, between Saint-Julien-en-Vercors and Saint-Martin-en-Vercors, the "Vierge du Vercors" via corda offers a magnificent vertical, vertiginous and playful itinerary winding around the impressive Vierge cliff. This via corda, the longest in the Vercors , gives spectacular views of the Grand Veymont, the Bourne gorges and the whole southern part of the massif.

After an approach walk of around half an hour, it's time to climb the 200-metre-high cliff via a succession of steep walls and ledges that you follow to the left. The ledges are equipped with bars to facilitate climbing, and the rock is bolted for our safety. Of course, we will all be roped up together for the whole via corda, so you can enjoy nature and the spectacle in complete peace and quiet.

This via corda is accessible to teenagers aged 13 and over.

If this type of route appeals to you, I also offer the following in the region:

• the gorges du Crossey via corda above Voiron,
• the 3 Pucelles via corda above Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte,
• the Choranche via corda on the Presles cliffs in the Vercors,
• and the Gresse-en-Vercors via corda at the foot of Grand Veymont.

Program

• Meet in Saint-Martin-en-Vercors, about an hour's drive from Valence or Grenoble.
• Approach walk: 30 minutes.
• Via corda route: 2 to 3 hours.
• 30-minute return walk to the parking lot.
• Total duration of activity: approx. 4 hours.

The price includes

• Supervision by the climbing instructor.
• Loan of equipment required for the activity (harness, helmet, lanyard, rope, etc.).
• First aid kit.

The price does not include

• Transport to and from the meeting point in Saint-Martin-en-Vercors.
• Shoes 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".

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