Canyoning or rock climbing for all ! Discover the most beautiful canyoning and rock climbing sites in Ariege Pyrenees.
CANYONING
Marc Gorge
LEVEL : Introduction
Age : minimum : 12 years
For every one : need to know how to swim
PLace : Vicdessos valley
Duration : 2hrs
This gorge, with its remarkable geology, is very busy (inadvisable in high season) although some important in situ gear takes away a little from its wild feel, the Marc gorge is still interesting for an introduction to the activity.
Technical informations :
This rather watery descent is a good sum up of all the elements of canyoning. After a short lesson in abseiling (a way of going down a rope), the descent is made through a series of different obstacles : jumps of up to 8m (optional, can be avoided if you wish), 2 abseils (one of 17m) swimming, little slides...
This rather watery descent is a good sum up of all the elements of canyoning. After a short lesson in abseiling (a way of going down a rope), the descent is made through a series of different obstacles : jumps of up to 8m (optional, can be avoided if you wish), 2 abseils (one of 17m) swimming, little slides...
Meeting place :
At the Fish Farm (La Courbiere). Take the roundabout on arrival at Tarascon from the direction of Foix (at the end of Foix-Tarascon dual carriageway). Take the exit to Surba and then the first turning on the right, 200m from the roundabout.
At the Fish Farm (La Courbiere). Take the roundabout on arrival at Tarascon from the direction of Foix (at the end of Foix-Tarascon dual carriageway). Take the exit to Surba and then the first turning on the right, 200m from the roundabout.
• Prices :
Price per person: 40 euros -
Private outing: 280 euros -
including staff, equipment and insurance - 8 persons per group maximum
• Booking :
By phone or email, on demand from may to october
• Equipement to bring :
Shoes that can be worn when wet(out-door or sport shoes),swim suit. Long hair must be tied back.
• Equipement lended :
2-piece wetsuit (5 mm), neoprene socks, helmet, harness, -Group kit : ropes, waterproof containers, screwgates...
Photo galery
Have a look at photos of recent outings. After your trip you can upload yours in the individual section of the gallery.
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