Via Ferrata du Capucin
Via ferrata: halfway between rock climbing and sporty hiking. Autonomous or supervised practice.
The Via Ferrata is an activity that consists of climbing a mountain or rock wall using facilities installed on the rock (ladder bars, ramps, rope bridge, footbridges, etc.).
Halfway between climbing and sport hiking, the Via Ferrata allows as many people as possible to discover the vertical environment, in complete safety. Less demanding and technical than climbing, this activity does not require great physical condition, only the fear of heights can be a brake.
The first public Via Ferrata in the Puy-de-Dôme department, that of Capucin takes place in a wild setting and on a cliff which enjoys a magnificent view of the entire Haute Dordogne valley and the summit of Puy de Sancy.
With a very moderate difficulty, it is particularly suitable for discovering the activity, with family or friends. It can be practiced independently provided you follow all the safety instructions and have the appropriate equipment. For optimal safety, opt for supervision by a mountain professional to learn the various techniques for progressing in a vertical environment.
description:
Starting altitude: 1246m
Arrival altitude: 1468m
Elevation: 222m
Length: 400m
Exposure: Southeast
Difficulty: Not very difficult
Travel time: 1h30
Access time: 20 minutes
Return time: 20 minutes
access:
Meet at the Salon du Capucin (3 km from Mont-Dore towards the Tour d'Auvergne), accessible by car or funicular from the town center of Mont-Dore.
Itinerary:
The departure is common to three levels, an easy green course, a blue of moderate difficulty then a red for the most athletic. All routes commonly end at the Capucin summit.
Terms of Access :
The Via Ferrata is open to the public during non-snowy periods. The presence of snow on all or part of the access or the route leads to the closure of the site.
Autonomous practitioners undertake to scrupulously respect the safety instructions listed on the display panel at the start of the course. They must be provided with suitable equipment (possibility of renting equipment).
Minimum age: 10 years old. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The Via Ferrata safety lanyard is suitable for absorbing the falls of people weighing between 40 kg minimum and 120 kg maximum.
Halfway between climbing and sport hiking, the Via Ferrata allows as many people as possible to discover the vertical environment, in complete safety. Less demanding and technical than climbing, this activity does not require great physical condition, only the fear of heights can be a brake.
The first public Via Ferrata in the Puy-de-Dôme department, that of Capucin takes place in a wild setting and on a cliff which enjoys a magnificent view of the entire Haute Dordogne valley and the summit of Puy de Sancy.
With a very moderate difficulty, it is particularly suitable for discovering the activity, with family or friends. It can be practiced independently provided you follow all the safety instructions and have the appropriate equipment. For optimal safety, opt for supervision by a mountain professional to learn the various techniques for progressing in a vertical environment.
description:
Starting altitude: 1246m
Arrival altitude: 1468m
Elevation: 222m
Length: 400m
Exposure: Southeast
Difficulty: Not very difficult
Travel time: 1h30
Access time: 20 minutes
Return time: 20 minutes
access:
Meet at the Salon du Capucin (3 km from Mont-Dore towards the Tour d'Auvergne), accessible by car or funicular from the town center of Mont-Dore.
Itinerary:
The departure is common to three levels, an easy green course, a blue of moderate difficulty then a red for the most athletic. All routes commonly end at the Capucin summit.
Terms of Access :
The Via Ferrata is open to the public during non-snowy periods. The presence of snow on all or part of the access or the route leads to the closure of the site.
Autonomous practitioners undertake to scrupulously respect the safety instructions listed on the display panel at the start of the course. They must be provided with suitable equipment (possibility of renting equipment).
Minimum age: 10 years old. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The Via Ferrata safety lanyard is suitable for absorbing the falls of people weighing between 40 kg minimum and 120 kg maximum.
Visitor alert
Due to work to secure the via ferrata, it as well as the artists' and doctors' paths will be closed on April 29, 2024.
2024-04-27
2024-04-30
Opening
| Opening hours from 01 April to 10 November 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
The hours for equipment rental are those of the Mont-Dore Aventures park.
Prices
Further information) :
Free access to the via ferrata in independent practice.
Individual equipment prices 2024:
Equipment: €20 including rental of complete equipment (harness, lanyards, helmet).
Lanyard rental: €8
Helmet rental: €5
Harness rental: €7
Framing price: contact us.
Group rate from 10 people (17€ per participant).
Individual equipment prices 2024:
Equipment: €20 including rental of complete equipment (harness, lanyards, helmet).
Lanyard rental: €8
Helmet rental: €5
Harness rental: €7
Framing price: contact us.
Group rate from 10 people (17€ per participant).
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Activities on site
- Climbing sports / Rope sports
- Via ferrata