Valserine Outdoor
By Cortigrimpe01
How about some fresh air?
Corti's guides and instructors and the region's associated professionals will take you out in fine weather to put into practice everything you've learned on our walls! Individuals, groups, group outings, bachelor parties, company outings... it's all possible.
Don't hesitate to contact us:
- directly at the reception desk,
- by phone: 04 50 13 32 18
- or by email: valserineoutdoor@cortigrimpe01.fr
Explore the Beauty of the Valserine
Our activities are rooted in the magnificent Valserine region, which we strive to promote and preserve. Each of these unique experiences is no more than 40 minutes from our base camp, nestled in the heart of Lélex.
A canyon accessible to all
Canyon
de la Semine
Get ready for a half-day of adventure in a unique setting! The Semine is a magnificent canyon far from the crowds. It's made up of a succession of giant pools formed by erosion, which take on a beautiful emerald-green hue in the sunlight, inviting you to take a dip. The pools are separated by waterfalls that can be crossed by jumps, slides or abseiling.
Fun and technically easy, this canyon is accessible to all and ideal for a family outing. The last waterfall, 13 metres high, is an exceptional jump for the most courageous. Return to the car via a pretty, shady hike. After the canyon, you can extend your day with a visit to the spectacular cirque d'Orvaz, where the Semine rises.
Important information:
- Minimum age: 8 years
- Ability to swim
- Fairly good physical condition
Group size max. 10
- No jump required
- 1 free place in Cortigrimpe01 hall in case of weather cancellation.
Materials required:
- Walking shoes or good lace-up sneakers
- Bath towel,
- Bathing suit,
- Minimum 1-liter water bottle per person
- Change of clothes
Materials supplied:
The guide brings all the technical equipment:
- Neoprene wetsuit,
- Helmets,
- Neoprene socks,
- Harnesses
meeting point:
- Meet at Parking des Prés Potards, 01130 Belleydoux
- Approach walk: 5 minutes
- Approx. 2h30 of activity
- Return walk: 20 minutes
A family adventure
Adventure day
in the Valserine gorges
The day begins in Champfromier, a charming village overlooking the Valserine Gorge.
After equipping you with harness, helmet and lanyards, your instructor will lead you to the top of the Sous Roche cliff. The view over the gorge is superb.
A short via ferrata will then allow you to acclimatize to the void and reach the start of the big abseil, the highlight of the day! 60 meters, first along a slab of white limestone, then suspended in mid-air on a spider's thread! Time to collect your wits, and you'll reach the second abseil of the day, 30 metres along a superb waterfall to the bottom of the gorge. After a well-deserved rest, you'll head back up the gorge through a chaos of boulders, thanks to the via cordata installed by Valserine Outdoor, to the Pont du Dragon, where an easy path leads back to the car.
No abseiling is required, and you can turn back at any time. You can join the group on foot and continue the rest of the adventure together!
Important information:
- At least 10 years old
- Good physical condition
- 5h of activity
- Group of 8 people maximum
- 1 free place for the Cortigrimpe01 room in case of weather cancellation.
Materials required:
- Walking shoes or good lace-up sneakers
- Bath towel
- Bathing suit
- Minimum 1-liter water bottle per person
- Picnic lunch
- Sports clothing
Materials supplied:
The guide brings all the technical equipment:
- helmets,
- ropes,
- harnesses, ...
meeting point:
- Meet at the foyer rural parking lot, 50 Rue Neuve, 01410, Champfromier
- Approximately 5h of activity
- Approx. 2h walking time over the day.
Discovering verticality
Via ferrata
du Fort l'Ecluse
Valserine Outdoor takes you on a discovery of verticality on the region's most beautiful via ferrata.
After equipping you with harnesses, helmets and lanyards, the instructor will show you how to progress. You'll then reach the start of the via ferrata on the ramparts of Fort l'Ecluse. Using a succession of ladders, cables and steps carved into the rock, you'll gradually gain height until you dominate the Rhone gorge by several hundred meters.
Important information:
-Minimum height required 1m30
-Fairly good physical condition
Group of 8 people max
- 1 free place for Cortigrimpe01 in case of weather cancellation.
Materials required:
- 1L min water bottle per person,
- Small snacks,
- Walking shoes or good sneakers,
- Sportswear.
- Sun protection.
Materials supplied:
the guide brings all the technical equipment:
- Helmets,
- harnesses
_ Lanyards
meeting point:
Parking du Fort l'écluse.
- 5 min approach walk,
- approx. 2h active,
- 25min return walk.
Discover climbing with family and friends
Climbing initiation
on the Mijoux crag
The Mijoux crag is ideal for climbing with friends or family. *
A bucolic setting, a very short approach walk, rock with plenty of holds. All the conditions are there for you to get a taste for this activity.
If this is your first experience of rock climbing, or if you're looking to get back into shape after a break, our introductory session is the perfect opportunity to explore or rediscover the fundamental pleasures of climbing.
During this session, you'll learn essential techniques such as belaying, tying rope knots, and basic climbing moves.
For children, the initiation will be fun, with playful activities and an introduction to belaying methods.
Important information:
- Minimum age: 5 years
- Fairly good physical condition
- Group of 8 people maximum
- 1 free place for Cortigrimpe01 in case of weather cancellation.
Materials required:
- Walking shoes or good lace-up sneakers
- Minimum 1-liter water bottle per person
- Small snacks
- Sports clothing
- Sun protection
- Jacket if necessary
Materials supplied:
the guide brings all technical equipment:
- Helmets
- Harnesses
- Ropes.
meeting point:
- Meeting point: Parking de la Goulette climbing cliff D436, 39310 Lajoux
- Approx. 3 hours of activity
- Approach walk: 5 minutes