A FEW DAYS OF JAUNT IN THE MOUNTAINS :
Canyoning, via ferrata, climbing, breathtaking excursions… Here you’ll find some ideas for weekends (possibly longer) and excursions in the middle of the nature and that create sensation!
1 - EXCURSION “VERTIGO” IN THE CREEKS (CALANQUES) OF MARSEILLE
Half an hour away from Marseille, the mountains "les Calanques » is a mineral monument at the seaside. The ideal play-ground for an excursion vertigo.
What would an EXCURSION be like :
(arrival in Marseille station or airport, the day before (night in an hotel) or in the morning.)1st DAY : access to the Belvédère de Luminy. Descent by the Crète de Sormiou. Walk to the flagstones de Lecques. Bivouac on the beach, out of doors.
2nd DAY : ascent of Pas de l'Oeil de Verre. Climb to the well of Gardiole. Abseil (optional). Return by the Col de la Candelle.(you may leave Marseille in the evening or in the next morning (night in an hotel))
Period : From MAY to the second weekend of JUNE 2007, then in September-October 2007
Beginners level : being able to walk (!) and not being (too much) scared from height… from 11 years.
Provide for : bivouac, sleeping bag and equipment. Meal to be carried.
Number of participants : 4 to 8
Price per person for the entire weekend : 120 €
(see below for prices and stays details)
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2- CLIMBING IN THE CREEKS (CALANQUES) OF MARSEILLE : INITIATION TO THE GREAT WAYS
For those who have already practised climbing and who wish to discover different routes through the Creeks, using many lengths.
What would an EXCURSION be like :
(arrival in Marseille station or airport, the day before (night in an hotel) or in the morning.)1st DAY : access to the Paroi du Dièdre Jaune. Climbing school, then several lengths. Return to the Creek de Morgiou. Night in the shed.
2nd DAY : access to southern cliff of the Creek de Sormiou. Walking down, then abseiling till sea level. Voie de la Mouillette : 6 lengths above the water.(you may leave Marseille in the evening or in the next morning (night in an hotel))
Period : From MAY to the second weekend of JUNE 2007, then in September-October 2007
Minimum level : sportive beginner, able to belay somebody .
Provide for : climbing shoes and harness.
Number of participants : 1 to 4
Price per person for the entire weekend: round 300 € (depending on the routes and the number of participants : contact-us !)
(see below for prices and stays details)
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3- VIA FERRATA IN THE SOUTHERN ALPS
Two days in the air ! This stay is dedicated to those who wish to discover via ferrata in the Alps, in full safety. Those who wish to learn self-governing techniques will also learn here technical knowledge.
What would a WEEKEND be like :
(arrival in Marseille or Sisteron, the day before (night in an hotel) or in the morning in Sisteron)1st DAY : First explanations. Moving in car to Sisteron. Via Ferrata de la Grande Fistoire : cliffs and "monkey bridge". Dinner in the inn of les Orres, in les Hautes Alpes.
2ème JOUR : wake up in the inn. Via Ferrata de la Cascade des Orres,very vertical and wild. Picnic in mountains. Way back.(you may leave Sisteron in the evening or in the next morning (night in an hotel))
Period : MAY, JUNE, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER 2007.
Minimum level : beginner (initiation). Not being (too much) scared by height… from 11 years
Provide for : picnic for lunch (may be purchased in Sisteron).
Number of participants : 4 to 12
Price per person for the 2 days stay : 250€ (see below for prices and stays details)
This excursion can be combined with CANYONING in the Verdon (see below)
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4- CANYONING IN THE VERDON (SOUTH OF FRANCE)
Two days in the water! This stay is dedicated to those who like canyoning or wish to discover, in full safety, alpine canyons. Those who wish to learn self-governing techniques in canyoning will be also satisfied.
What would a WEEKEND be like :
(arrival in Manosque station or in Marseille airport, the day before (night in an hotel or lodging) or in the morning)1st DAY : First explanation. Initiation canyon of Castellane. Evening, meal and night spent in the village of Moustier.
2nd DAY : Approach walk above the village. Descent of the Canyon of le Val d'Angouire. Picnic near the river. Way back to the village.(you may leave Manosque or Marseille in the evening or in the next morning (night in an hotel or lodging))
Periode : MAI , JUNE, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER 2007.
Minimum level : beginner (initiation). Be able to swim. from 11 years.
Provide for : picnic for lunch (may be purchased in Moustier).
Number of participants : 4 to12
Price per person for the 2 days stay : 220€ (see below for prices and stays details)
This stay can combine with the activity VIA FERRATA (see above)
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5- CANYONING IN CORSICA (July-August)
Two days in the water! This stay is dedicated to those who like canyoning or wish to discover, in full safety, alpine canyons. Those who wish to learn self-governing techniques in canyoning will be also satisfied.
What would a WEEKEND be like :
(Arrival in Ajaccio, the day before (night in an hotel), or the morning in Sagone (1h in north from Ajaccio))1st DAY : firts explanations. Initiation canyon of la Lonca : beautifull and play activity. Evening, meal and night at the village Ota.
2nd DAY : Canyon of Dardu in the famous "Calanches de Piana" : till the sea ! Way back by boat along the jagged coast...(you may leave Sagone in the evening or in the next morning (night in an hotel))
Period : JULY - AUGUST 2007.
Minimum level : beginner (initiation). Be able to swim. from 11 years.
Provide for : picnic for lunch (may be purchased in Moustier).
Number of participants : 4 to12
Price per person for the 2 days stay : 220€ (see below for prices and stays details)
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Details about prices and stays :
INCLUDED IN PRICE :
- Mountain sportive services supervised by a graduate instructor.
- Travel in minibus.
- Mountain equipment provided. (climbing-harness, helmets, wet-suit, ropes…)
- Lodging (in hotel, lodging or camp-site, according to the selected stay)
- Food (snack for lunch; restaurant or meal in lodging in the evening)
- The insurances (individual insurances in public liability for the practiced sports, car insurance)
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE :- Tickets to Corsica, to reach the point of departure of the jaunt.
- Personal insurances.
- Extras, drinks in coffee shops…
These programs of stays are only suggestions :
- They can vary according to the weather.
- They can be modified according to your level or your requests. For further information, send me an email specifying which training course gets your interest, at which period and for how many people. I will return you the different possibilities corresponding. Do not hesitate either to call me directly so we can discuss personaly! (click on "contacts")
