Bois des Baltuergues via ferrata (Aveyron)

Duration : ½ day

France, Massif Central

Level : from somewhat difficult to difficult

from 32 € / p. from 4 to 12 persons

Description

The via ferrata of the "Bois des Baltuergues" (Baltuergues' wood), the only via ferrata in the north of the Aveyron department, offers you two routes of different difficulties to discover the Truyère gorges as you have never seen them. The easiest course is well suited to discover the activity or for a family outing or with a group of friends.

Located near Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence in the Aubrac region, this loop itinerary is very varied, fun and vertiginous. It offers a succession of footbridges and cable bridges, and it allows you to go from one bank of the Truyère to the other. You have to cross successively the "Pont du Frisson" (Shivering Bridge), the "Gargouille" (Gargoyle), the "Passerelle Détendue" (Relaxed Footbridge) and the "Gâteau sur la Cerise" (Cake on the Cherry).

If the atmosphere is rather vegetable at the beginning, as the via ferrata is located in the forest, the horizon widens then to propose a more mineral universe. You have twice the choice between an easier option or a more difficult one with vertical and even overhanging (thus physical) and vertiginous sections. This via ferrata loop does not consist of a horizontal crossing, but it offers a succession of ascents and descents in fairly steep rocky walls. The place is very appreciated during summer because it is always cool in the undergrowth (beware it is cold in winter).

And if you like vertical and also aquatic activities, why not let yourself be tempted by the very nearby sport descent of the Argence gorges by canyoning? (which can also be done in a full version)

Program

Meet near Saint-Geneviève-sur-Argence in the Aveyron department, about an hour drive from Aurillac and 30 minutes from Laguiole.
Approximately 5 minutes of approach walking to reach the departure of the via.
From 2 to 3 hours to climb the via ferrata (timing varies according to the options chosen and the comfort of the participants).
About 5 minutes of return walking to the car park.

The price includes

Supervision by the climbing instructor.
All the technical equipment necessary to practice the activity is provided: helmet, harness and via ferrata lanyard with energy absorber.

The price does not include

Transport to/from the meeting place.
Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".

Next departures :

No scheduled departure, but you can contact me to book your dates.