Via Ferrata in Mazamet

Looking for big thrills?
Desire to surpass yourself?
The via ferrata of Mazamet is for you!
In the the Arnette gorges, in Mazame, via ferrata and giant zip line, under the footbridge.


Acrobats and adventurers will enjoy this safe activity which completes, since 2022 the current tourist offer.


This land is located in a protected natural site carried by an outstanding historic heritage (Cormouls-Houlès remarkabe gardens, St-Sauveur ruins, classified archeological site), and a rich and diverse wildlife.


Nearby, after crossing the Mazamet's Hymalayan footbridge at 70 meters high over the Arnette river, you will find the medieval village of Hautpoul and its gardens, as well as, on the GR7, the House of Wood and Toy, its arboretum and its orchard. A nice wander along the 'Art Net' to picnic in th the shadows of chestnut trees.


- Via Ferrata with ziplines :
. Access: 20 mn
. Drop : 90 m
. Length: 880 ml
. Difficulty: AD à D+
. Duration: 2 h 30
. Way back: 20 mn


- Via Ferrata without zipline
. Access: 30 mn
. Drop: 110 m
. Length: 370 ml
. Difficulty: AD à D+
. Duration: 1 h 30
. Way back: 20 mn


- Via Ferrata (upper part of Hautpoul)
. Access: 20 mn
. Drop: 60 m
. Length: 130 ml
. Difficulty: PD
. Duration: 45 mn
. Way back: 25 mn


Minimum gear required:
. Helmet
. Harness
. Closed shoes
. Rest Karabiner & short lanyard
. 2 wide aperture autoblock gate karabiners
. Karabiner aerolink specifically for continuous safe line
. Lanyard aeroline Ferrata
. Double lanyard with shock absorber
. Gloves


General recommendations:
Access to the Via Ferrata of Mazamet is prohibited:
- to children measuring less than 1,35m and minors who are not accompanied by un experienced adult ;
- outside opening hours and over night ;
- in adverse weather conditions and especially when the route is slipppery and affected by snow, ice and stormy conditions.

You agree to undertake this activity at your own risk.

If you have little or no experience in this type of activity, please contact the services of a guide.


Equipment rental:
Mazamet Tourist Office
Online booking: www.tourisme-castresmazamet.com/billetterie
Rates:
18€/pers.
Groups more than 5 persons: 16,50€/pers.
Groups more than 10 persons : 15€/pers.
Deposit: 400€ (on the day of the rental, chèque ou Crédit card)

For beginners or persons needing a guide, you can contact:
- Aude Escapades - Laurence Combes 06 03 50 00 85
- Axecime - Yannick Saulnier 06 08 42 27 13