• An unusual climbing experience with an overnight stay in a portaledge
  • An unusual climbing experience with an overnight stay in a portaledge
  • An unusual climbing experience with an overnight stay in a portaledge
  • An unusual climbing experience with an overnight stay in a portaledge
  • An unusual climbing experience with an overnight stay in a portaledge
  • An unusual climbing experience with an overnight stay in a portaledge
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur / French Alps

An unusual climbing experience with an overnight stay in a portaledge

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In summary

  • Sports
    Rock climbing
  • Duration
    2 days
  • Level
    All levels

    Levels

    Rock climbing
    All levels
    Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.
  • Destination
    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur / French Alps
  • Age
    From 8 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    3.98 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    French

In a few words

Inspired by great mountaineering expeditions, the portaledge experience invites you to gain altitude, literally! Installed on a rock face, this suspended platform, usually reserved for experienced climbers, becomes accessible to everyone for an extraordinary moment.

Accompanied by professionals, you'll discover the exhilarating sensations of a bivouac on a cliff face, in complete safety and with care . Depending on your preferences, the experience can be gentle or more like that of seasoned climbers, with climbing and rappelling sections, always adapted to your skill level and comfort with heights .

The highlights

  • An unusual experience for an unforgettable night under the stars
  • Learning rope techniques allows you to progress safely on the rock face.
  • A tailor-made outing perfectly adapted to the participants' desires
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Sport

Level

Rock climbing

All levels

Levels

Rock climbing
All levels
Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.
Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.

The expert's opinion

All outings are adapted and adjusted according to the level of the participants.

The portaledge experience is accessible even to people who have never worn a harness.

In figures

Rock climbing

  • Average duration/day: 5h
  • Predominant type of road : Cliff/Multi-pitch climbing

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 4 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
Moniteur diplômé

Several qualified instructors lead the portaledge outings. We assign instructors to groups 48 hours before each outing.

All staff are state-certified and we use mountaineering and climbing equipment that is monitored, controlled and referenced in a PPE ( Personal Protective Equipment) register.

Management

Security

All climbing equipment will be provided.
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
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    Climbing and overnight stay in a portaledge

    • Activity Rock climbing
    • Duration of the activity 5h
    • Predominant type of road Cliff/Multi-pitch climbing
    • Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Participants arrive in the early afternoon (2pm) followed by a presentation of the day and the equipment.

    From 3pm to 8pm: climbing , rappelling and setting up the portaledge for the night.

    From 8pm to 10pm: drinks and dinner on the portaledge.

    🌙 Night on the portaledge .

    Day 1

Note

The program can be adjusted according to the wishes and needs of the participants. Each of our trips is tailor-made.

Accommodation

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1
⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1

The portaledge is your "accommodation" for the night!

Access

Departure
La Palud sur Verdon, La Palud-sur-Verdon, France
Day 1 : 14h30
End of stay
La Palud sur Verdon, La Palud-sur-Verdon, France
Day 2 - 09h00

Depending on the weather conditions, we may relocate to other spots around Aix-en-Provence. You will be contacted 48 to 72 hours before the outing for a weather update.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Aix-en-Provence TGV

Once you arrive at the Aix-en-Provence TGV train station, we offer a transfer to the practice location in La Palud-sur-Verdon (€30 per person) - please request this when booking, subject to availability.

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
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Price details

The price includes

  1. Climbing equipment
  2. Supervision by an instructor
  3. Aperitifs on the portaledge
  4. Sleeping equipment if necessary
  5. A morning snack

The price does not include

  1. The meals (the aperitif is plentiful)
  2. Transfers
  3. The solo supplement (mandatory if booking alone)

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).


In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.


ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

Equipment

Equipment provided on site

  1. Harness
  2. Helmet
  3. Lanyard and other climbing equipment

Equipment to bring

  1. Sleeping bag (this can be provided)
  2. Cap
  3. Headlamp

Clothing to bring

  1. Comfortable sportswear
  2. Warm clothing
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Based in the Decathlon Village in Bouc-Bel-Air, our local partner is a sports coaching specialist passionate about showcasing the region. The agency offers a weekly program of varied activities in the heart of a strategic triangle formed by the Luberon, Aix-en-Provence, and the Calanques National Park. Beyond its regular outings, the agency leverages its expertise throughout the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (PACA) region, and occasionally internationally, to design tailor-made sports holidays. By emphasizing high-quality support and adapting to all levels, it guarantees a dynamic and safe immersion in the most beautiful landscapes of Southern France.
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