Via Ferrata in the Tarn Gorges
Vertical adventure in total safety, from age 8
- 3-hour outing
- From age 8
- Beginner to advanced
- From €45/person
Accessible heights, guaranteed thrills
A via ferrata is a climbing route fitted with cables, rungs and metal staples bolted into the rock, letting you move across cliff faces that pure climbing would put out of reach. You stay safe at all times thanks to a harness and two self-locking lanyards — no climbing technique required. Florian briefs you on site, kits you out and stays with you the whole way. It's the perfect activity to discover heights with confidence.
Choose your terrain
Each site has its own character — from family-friendly routes to a more sporty line. You can string them together over a weekend.
The playground
Three sites in the heart of the Tarn and Dourbie Gorges. Tap a site to zoom the map.
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Via Ferrata rates
Guided by a State-certified instructor (Moniteur d'État) + gear included (helmet, harness, lanyards). Reduced rates for groups.
Single Outing
- 3 h guided by a State-certified instructor
- All gear provided (certified PPE)
- Safety briefing + introduction
- 1 to 6 people
Group Rate
- All the Single Outing benefits
- Ideal for birthdays, hen/stag dos, team-building
- Group instruction tailored to the team
- Bespoke quote from 15 people — works councils, stag/hen dos
Liaucous Combo
- Private via ferrata in the afternoon + evening on the wall at sunset
- Vertical bivouac tens of metres above the ground
- Full night on the wall: €230 (1 person) · €320 (2 people)
- By reservation only
“Via ferrata is the perfect activity for taking your first steps at height. You reach views you couldn't get to any other way, in a setting that's 100% secured. What I love most is seeing the smiles at the end of the route.”
Via Ferrata gallery
Frequently asked questions — Via Ferrata
Do I need to be fit to do a via ferrata?
No — normal fitness is enough for the family routes (Boffi yellow, Liaucous). You just need to be able to climb a ladder for 3 hours with a few breaks. For the more demanding lines (Boffi red route, Canourgue), regular physical activity is recommended.
I'm afraid of heights — is this for me?
A fear of heights isn't an absolute deal-breaker — many people who get vertigo find via ferrata surprisingly comfortable because you're always clipped in. Florian adapts the pace, takes breaks and stays in constant contact. On the first ladders, we assess together whether to carry on.
That said, if you have a truly paralysing fear of heights (panic at the edge of a balcony), it's better to start with a climbing introduction to get used to the harness.
What gear should I bring?
All safety gear is provided: helmet, harness, self-locking lanyards, carabiners and a fall-arrest kit (inspected, certified PPE).
You bring: trainers or closed sports shoes (no flip-flops), light sportswear (short or long sleeves depending on the weather), 1 L of water, energy bars, a cap or hat, and sun cream. A small backpack comes in handy.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Light rain or wind aren't a problem. In the event of a storm, however, the outing is cancelled and rescheduled free of charge where possible.
Which site should we choose as a beginner family?
Boffi (yellow route) is the most accessible — capped at 10 m high, with a panorama over Millau and its viaduct, lasting 2 h 30. From age 8 (minimum height 1.20 m).
Liaucous is also family-friendly with an easy variant, and as a bonus: it's the site where we offer the Nights on the Wall, if that experience tempts you.
What's the difference between via ferrata and rock climbing?
A via ferrata is a route that's already fitted out (a continuous cable, rungs, bridges, walkways) on which you stay clipped to the cable at all times: no climbing technique or prior experience is needed, and it's suitable for families from age 8.
Rock climbing, on the other hand, means climbing the rock with your hands and feet, roped up and belayed by a partner — it requires learning (body positioning, belaying) and technical supervision. In short: via ferrata is vertical adventure without knowing how to climb; rock climbing is learning to climb.
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Book your via ferrata
Liaucous, Boffi or Canourgue — your choice
Florian replies the same day. Tell him your preferred site (or let him advise you), your dates and how many people — he takes care of the rest.