The major advantage of Adventure Courses is that they're accessible to everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. A park offering this activity will typically have different types of courses available for adventurers of all ages.
What's more, you won't have any trouble finding a park near you, as they're located throughout France.
If you've never heard of this activity before, here's a quick reminder:
The Adventure Course consists of various workshops installed between trees at different heights depending on the desired difficulty level.
It should not be confused with tree climbing (accrobranche), which involves reaching treetops without fixed installations and is a registered trademark.
The Adventure Course is also called high ropes course (PAH). The concept has existed since the 1930s, but it truly became popular in our country from the year 2000 onwards.
Today, hundreds of parks offering adventure courses are spread across the country for everyone's enjoyment and are experiencing increasing visitor numbers.
What makes this activity an adventure accessible to everyone are primarily the current regulations that enforce two important points:
Safety: The installations must be checked daily, and an inspection by a specialised organisation must be carried out at least once a year. Safety is also ensured by preparing visitors for the activity. Thus, an instructor will explain the activity's procedure upon your arrival and have you complete a mandatory introductory course for all participants.
Nature: Adventure courses must comply with urban planning regulations. An arboricultural assessment must also be conducted annually to check the condition of the trees supporting the activities.
Moreover, its playful aspect attracts many families looking for entertainment. The workshops can take many forms:
- Zip wires of various sizes and lianas
- Numerous types of bridges: monkey bridges, Nepalese bridges, net bridges, Tibetan bridges...
- Suspended walkways: swinging logs, swings, barrels
- Ladders and vertical or horizontal nets
These workshops are distributed across courses that are typically colour-coded by difficulty level (from green to black) like ski runs, with variations for children, athletes, etc.
You're secured throughout the courses thanks to a "lifeline", and you have individual equipment (harness, lanyards...) that allows you to move about in complete safety.
This treetop walk ultimately represents an ideal sporting leisure activity for your family outings. It's an opportunity to fill up on adventure and have fun in a natural setting with your loved ones.
You can share all your outings on our adventure course forum and answer questions from people wanting to embark on this original experience in the heart of the forests!
