Via-ferrata of Thaurac in the Herault
Via-ferrata of Thaurac description
Located in the Gorges of Hérault, nearby the Demoiselles cave, the thaurac’s via ferreta is one of the longest and beautifull of Languedoc-Roussilon area. These bucolic precipitous course concentrate all we could meet in via ferrata. With his unique panorama between the Pic Saint-loup and the Aigoual’s mont, this via overlhang the Hérault area and his occasionals swimmers.
Varied, atypical and sensationnal, it include numerous verticales parts on bars and metal steps, included as well a bascule bridge, zip line, abseillings, chimneys, caves and other tunnels in the rock.
And the pinnacle of achieviement, unique time of these course, the swing jump! Let the mystery begin …
Followed with a certified monitor in a ½ day program or in his integrality (1 day including abseilings) this via ferrata is accessible for all.
Ideal for the discovery of the activity , this course will allow everyone to enjoy themselves according to its level and desires.
What is via ferrata ?
You wish to discover news sport feeling in a world where vertigo has to be controlled, all along the Languedoc’s cliffs. The Via Ferreta could seduce you!
In the beginning, this ways have been established by italians to made possible the crossing of difficult mountain passes in the alps.
Via ferrate means litteraly “closed cross”, is a way which is considered as half climbing and half hiking. Contrary to classical climbing, with this sport you are always equipped with a cable (called as “life cable”) et numerous specific metal equipments as bars, levels, gateways, zip line, Monkey bridge… your equipment will be always attached in the roc to progress in front of the cliff.
This sport will allow you to confront yourself though a universe only reserved to climbers. You’ll discover famous magnificient panoramas of the Monpellieran landscapes. You’ll overpass your aptitude through vertigo.
But don’t be afraid, our via-ferrata are accessible for everybody and they could be rearranged to your sport level and your perception through the way.
Therefore, you’ll access without experiences to the pleasure of verticality!
Via-ferrata of Thaurac location
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What to do near via ferrata of Thaurac?
- Make a detour to the Demoiselles cave.
- Climb the Thaurac cliffs.
- Go cool off with a swim in the Hérault, for a little freshness.
- Sail on the Hérault gorges, using the Moulin canoe.
- Enjoy a beautiful hike on the Thaurac plateau and explore its meanders.
