• Family Via Ferrata weekend in the Pilat Massif
  • Family Via Ferrata weekend in the Pilat Massif
  • Family Via Ferrata weekend in the Pilat Massif
  • Family Via Ferrata weekend in the Pilat Massif
  • Family Via Ferrata weekend in the Pilat Massif
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Family Via Ferrata weekend in the Pilat Massif

Réf : GDWWLF

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking , Rock climbing
  • Duration
    2 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    Levels

    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes / Loire
  • Age
    From 10 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    6.23 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
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
See our solo trips

In a few words

In the heart of these vast open spaces, amidst a spectacular setting of forests and cliffs, the Gouffre d'Enfer and Roche Corbière site offers an ideal setting for discovering the vertical world. Supervised by professionals from the FFME (French Federation of Mountaineering and Climbing), the Via Ferrata allows you to experience the thrill of heights with complete confidence, on equipped and accessible routes.


A 100% nature weekend to gain perspective… gently and safely!

An ideal blend of discovery, controlled sensations and shared moments, all in an exceptional natural setting.

So if you want to push your limits or if you've simply never dared to try, now's the time! A change of scenery guaranteed!

The highlights

  • Via ferrata with a final 200m zip line above the Gouffre d'Enfer dam
  • Guided by a FFME-certified guide
  • 20 minutes from Saint-Etienne and 1 hour from Lyon
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Beginner

Levels

Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 3h30
  • Average distance/day: 12 km

Via ferrata

  • Average duration/day: 3h30

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 3 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

Program

Day 1
Day 2
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    Free day: treetop adventure courses or hiking

    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 3h30
    • Distance 12 km
    • Accommodation Mobile home
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    Suggestions for Saturday:

    Our top pick: Getting a bird's-eye view in the trees at Parc les Acrobois :

    Make way for fun, adventure, and laughter with our treetop adventure courses, accessible to all and perfectly safe. With 14 courses equipped with continuous belay systems (impossible to unclip), over 150 challenges, and a 130m zipline, everyone can progress at their own level, with complete confidence.

    Open from May to September.


    or hiking: several hiking routes will be provided to help you discover the high plateaus, the Gimel peat bog or the Crêts du Pilat (loops of 10 to 12 km).


    Settle into your chalet in the late afternoon.

    Day 1

Accommodation

🏨 Mobile home - Day 1
  • 🏨 Mobile home - Day 1
  • 🏨 Mobile home - Day 1
  • 🏨 Mobile home - Day 1
  • 🏨 Mobile home - Day 1
  • 🏨 Mobile home - Day 1
🏨 Mobile home - Day 1

At an altitude of 960 m, in the heart of the Pilat Regional Natural Park, the Camping Municipal de la Croix de Garry** is located on the edge of a body of water, in a green setting, only 800 meters from the village.

It offers pitches as well as 13 leisure chalets.

Access

Departure
42660 Saint-Genest-Malifaux, France
Day 1 : 15h00
End of stay
42660 Planfoy, France
Day 2 - 12h30

Check-in at accommodation on day 1 from 3:00 PM.

The stay ends on day 2 after the via ferrata activity, around 12:30 pm.

Go to the starting point

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

You must come with your own vehicle.

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Price details

The price includes

  1. The via ferrata activity is supervised by a guide.
  2. 1 night in a leisure chalet (sheets provided),
  3. the tourist tax.

The price does not include

  1. Meals,
  2. transportation,
  3. towels,
  4. Activities and visits offered as suggestions or not included in the program.

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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