Via Ferrata Les Balcons de l’Orb
The Via Ferrata Les Balcons de l’Orb (or Caussanel) was recently equipped in 2022. Located between Bédarieux and La Tour-sur-Orb and near the Caussanel climbing cliffs, the panoramic view of the Caroux massif is breathtaking. It’s a fairly easy route featuring a zip line, two monkey bridges, and a magnificent aerial footbridge.
Equipment required
- Sneakers with non-slip soles
- Energy bars + water
- Backpack
Meeting place and time
- 9 AM and 1:00 PM
- Designated parking before the village of Bousquet de la Balme
Two lower and upper sections meeting at the summit! Route with escape option and very well equipped for shorter heights
This new Via Ferrata du Caussanel is a condensed version of the best features found on other routes. The installations are brand new and very well positioned to allow safe progression. Shorter people will not be caught off guard.
Geographically, we’re on the Caussanel cliffs near the village of Le Bousquet de la Balme, 10 minutes from Bédarieux. Nature is wild and the quality of the rock is quite incredible. This via ferrata is aptly named Les balcons de l’Orb, for all along the way we can admire the river and the surrounding mountains of the Caroux massif.
In the surrounding area, you can try rock climbing on the Caussanel cliffs, or canyoning located 30 minutes away, at Rec Grand or Vialais canyon.
ON THE MENU
- Aerial sections
- Zip lines
- Monkey bridges and footbridges
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
DISCOVERY // INITATION
Description
The via ferrata les balcons de l’Orb is new to the region. Many thanks to the openers, who did an excellent job. It’s a pleasure to be able to evolve on brand-new installations, well positioned to satisfy even the smallest climbers.
Plan for a 20-minute approach walk from a parking area designated for via ferrata users. This parking is located just before the village of Bousquet de la Balme. This will be our meeting point, which you will receive by text message when you book.
The Les Balcons de l’Orb via ferrata is in two parts. A lower and an upper section. An escape route between the two sections allows you to return to the parking lot just in case.
The two sections link up perfectly in two hours, depending on the group. You’ll encounter two monkey bridges, a 30-meter zip line and a magnificent footbridge on the upper section.
The special feature of this via ferrata is the quality of the rock on which the route was built. It’s a very grippy rock, sculpted with alveoli or small, crunchy holes. There are therefore some passages that can only be climbed purely. It’s a delight to be able to evolve in this atmosphere and on this rock.
After a 20-minute walk back to our cars, we’ll either go for a drink or continue with a second activity in the area.
A rock climbing session on the Caussanel cliffs or a canyoning session at Rec Grand?
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