Introduction to Rock Climbing near Vars, La Forêt Blanche
Young and old, come and discover rock climbing near Vars with qualified instructors between Panacelle and Mont-Dauphin!
Practical information
A 2.5-hour introductory session to rock climbing near Vars, on a natural site between Panacelle and Mont-Dauphin.
- Climbing and belaying on 3 natural climbing routes
- Small group of 8 participants maximum
- Discovery activity, ideal for families with children aged 5 and over
Course of events
Please allow around 3.5 hours for the whole experience.
- Meeting with the instructor at the car park of the climbing site chosen for the session, a 20~30 minute drive from Vars (meeting point communicated by text message in advance)
- Distribution of climbing equipment (approx. 15 minutes)
- Approach walk to the climbing site (1 to 10 minutes, depending on the site)
- Briefing on the activity and safety instructions (approx. 15 minutes)
- Departure for a 2.5-hour initiation to rock climbing, during which you will alternate between climbing and belaying
- De-equipping and stowing the equipment with debriefing (15 to 30 minutes)
- Walk back to the car park (1 to 10 minutes, depending on the site) and end of the activity
Activity requirements
All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Written parental authorisation is required for minors to participate in this activity without an accompanying adult.
Special terms
This activity is not accessible to pregnant people or people with reduced mobility.
The exact meeting point will be communicated to you directly by the Pure Snowschool team by SMS.
Spoken languages:
Spanish, English, FrenchIncluded
- Instructor
- Helmet
- Harness and karabiners
Excluded
- Transfer
- Climbing shoes (on request)
Do not forget to bring
- Sports shoes
- Comfortable sportswear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Bottle of water
- Snacks
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An activity open to all outdoor enthusiasts from the age of 5, this introduction to rock climbing near Vars is the perfect way to discover this sport with family or friends. In small groups of no more than 8 participants, you will have the pleasure of learning not only how to climb a natural rock face, on 3 routes prepared in advance by your instructor, but also how to belay a climber. All the equipment you need for the activity will be provided, as well as professional supervision from the Pure Snowschool instructor, who will ensure your safety throughout the experience. All in all, you will spend around 2.5 hours discovering rock climbing near Vars, so you will have plenty of time to learn all the basics of the sport!
This outing will take place between Panacelle and Mont-Dauphin, just 20~30 minutes' drive from Vars. There are several outdoor climbing sites in the area, with superb views of the Alps from the top of the routes. So you can enjoy both a fun sporting activity and magnificent scenery between 4 mountain ranges in the Hautes-Alpes: the Ecrins, Queyras, Parpaillon and Escreins! Depending on where you go, you will find yourself at an altitude of around 1,200 metres, with the chance of spotting marmots or chamois in the surrounding mountains. If you love nature, you are sure to enjoy this experience!
Specially designed for beginners and to suit families, this introduction to rock climbing near Vars is a great way to have fun while discovering a new sport and enjoying the fresh alpine air. So don't wait any longer to take part and have a great time with friends and family!
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