A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Mythical journeyA progression guided by passionate and experienced professionals will allow you to discover the mysterious and fantastic settings of the underground world. Varied caves decorated with concretions, learning rope techniques, an underground river and a day of canyoning on the program of this stay full of exploration.
Departure guaranteed for 4 participants or more.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Mythical journey The Vercors, a global speleology spot, opens its doors to you.A progression guided by passionate and experienced professionals will allow you to discover the mysterious and fantastic settings of the underground world. Varied caves decorated with concretions, learning rope techniques, an underground river and a day of canyoning on the program of this stay full of exploration.
Departure guaranteed for 4 participants or more.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- An exceptional natural environment
- A real “exploration” atmosphere
- A total change of scenery
- The Vercors: a mythical site of speleology
- Promotes self-improvement
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- An exceptional natural environment
- A real “exploration” atmosphere
- A total change of scenery
- The Vercors: a mythical site of speleology
- Promotes self-improvement
OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE OFFER
PHYSIQUE CONDITION
LEVEL OF PRATICE
LEVEL OF PORTAGE
Included
- Local transfers
- The accommodation
- The meals
- Framing
- The technical equipment necessary for the activity
Not Included
- The drinks
- Personal expenses
- Optional insurances
- Any other supplement not included in the program
- Shuttles between the station or the airport (arrival and departure) and the site
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Day 1: Welcome to the Maison de l'Aventure (26420 La Chapelle-en-Vercors) on Sundays from 16:00 to 18:00.
Dinner and presentation of the stay by your instructor.
Dinner and presentation of the stay by your instructor.
During your stay
D2: On the Herbouillly site, presentation and introduction to the various rope techniques (descent and ascent with blockers) and in the afternoon put into practice for a first descent from the well.
D3: Still on the Herbouillly site, a vast Nordic area in winter, you will continue our underground exploration and the use of techniques acquired the day before in the heart of the Gourre-Fumant cave, an “essential” cavity in the Vercors.
Day 4: Depending on the level of the participants, we will go into one of the many cavities of the massif with the program, descent of wells and progress in an active network (underground river).
Day 5: We will start by crossing an underground lake in a canoe in the great classic of Vercors: the Gournier cave. After beautiful concrete rooms we will reach the underground river where a fabulous exploration will continue.
Day 6: In order to vary the pleasures, the progression techniques used the previous days will allow us to practice “sun speleology” in the heart of the famous Canyon des Ecouges: descending waterfalls, jumps, swimming... aquatic emotions await you. For dinner: tasting of Ravioles des Grands-Goulets.
Day 4: Depending on the level of the participants, we will go into one of the many cavities of the massif with the program, descent of wells and progress in an active network (underground river).
Day 5: We will start by crossing an underground lake in a canoe in the great classic of Vercors: the Gournier cave. After beautiful concrete rooms we will reach the underground river where a fabulous exploration will continue.
Day 6: In order to vary the pleasures, the progression techniques used the previous days will allow us to practice “sun speleology” in the heart of the famous Canyon des Ecouges: descending waterfalls, jumps, swimming... aquatic emotions await you. For dinner: tasting of Ravioles des Grands-Goulets.
Last day
Day 7: Free activity. Possibility of swimming pool in July and August, small village market, visits to farms (Bleu du Vercors cheese and goat cheese).
Cold lunch at the Adventure House
End of the course at 1.30 pm.
The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants.
End of the course at 1.30 pm.
The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants.
SPOT
The Vercors Regional Natural Park
The walls of Vercors
The Vercors Massif is one of the oldest regional natural parks. It was created to protect and enhance large inhabited rural areas and develop economic activities and a sustainable social model while maintaining natural, cultural and landscape heritage, local wealth and know-how. It offers very varied landscapes, between mountains, forests, forests, canyons and plateaus, a variety that cannot be found anywhere else. An obviously ideal territory for long hikes to meet local flora and fauna in the heart of large spaces conducive to escape and recharge your batteries.
Hosting
Accommodation Maison de l'Aventure Vercors
Nights at the Maison de l'Aventure cottage in rooms of 4 (with sink, sheets and duvet).
At La Maison de l'Aventure, we provide meal preparation and service but we ask that you help set up and clear your table and maintain your room.
Refrigerator available.
ATM in the village (shops and services).
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
All technical equipment for all activities and boots for speleology.
Equipment Included
All technical equipment for all activities and boots for speleology.
Equipment not included
Essential personal equipment
Summer hat or cap or scarf, sunglasses, tee-shirt (s), “breathable” undersweater (such as Odlo, Capilène, Carline), sweatshirt, fleece jacket or large sweater, waterproof jacket, waterproof jacket, shorts, shorts, “hot” pantyhose or underwear “hot” type lycra, lycra type, swimsuit, swimsuit, “jogging” pants, ski socks (hot), basketball or light hiking boots that can go in “canyoning” water, water bottle or plastic bottle, a toilet bag and a small pharmacy, pocket money, small backpack.
Summer hat or cap or scarf, sunglasses, tee-shirt (s), “breathable” undersweater (such as Odlo, Capilène, Carline), sweatshirt, fleece jacket or large sweater, waterproof jacket, waterproof jacket, shorts, shorts, “hot” pantyhose or underwear “hot” type lycra, lycra type, swimsuit, swimsuit, “jogging” pants, ski socks (hot), basketball or light hiking boots that can go in “canyoning” water, water bottle or plastic bottle, a toilet bag and a small pharmacy, pocket money, small backpack.
For eco-friendly cold meals, please bring light cutlery and a 0.7- or 1L “Tupperware” container.
First aid kit
We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
Content type
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you will have to go to your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.
First aid kit
We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
Content type
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you will have to go to your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.
Equipment not included
Essential personal equipment
Summer hat or cap or scarf, sunglasses, tee-shirt (s), “breathable” undersweater (such as Odlo, Capilène, Carline), sweatshirt, fleece jacket or large sweater, waterproof jacket, waterproof jacket, shorts, shorts, “hot” pantyhose or underwear “hot” type lycra, lycra type, swimsuit, swimsuit, “jogging” pants, ski socks (hot), basketball or light hiking boots that can go in “canyoning” water, water bottle or plastic bottle, a toilet bag and a small pharmacy, pocket money, small backpack.
For eco-friendly cold meals, please bring light cutlery and a 0.7- or 1L “Tupperware” container.
First aid kit
We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
Content type
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you will have to go to your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.
Summer hat or cap or scarf, sunglasses, tee-shirt (s), “breathable” undersweater (such as Odlo, Capilène, Carline), sweatshirt, fleece jacket or large sweater, waterproof jacket, waterproof jacket, shorts, shorts, “hot” pantyhose or underwear “hot” type lycra, lycra type, swimsuit, swimsuit, “jogging” pants, ski socks (hot), basketball or light hiking boots that can go in “canyoning” water, water bottle or plastic bottle, a toilet bag and a small pharmacy, pocket money, small backpack.
For eco-friendly cold meals, please bring light cutlery and a 0.7- or 1L “Tupperware” container.
First aid kit
We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
Content type
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.
Ask your doctor and pharmacist for advice and think that you will have to go to your pharmacy, so only bring the minimum necessary.
formalities administratives
Do not forget your valid identity card or passport, your repatriation assistance contract, and your vital card in your bag.
formalities administratives
Do not forget your valid identity card or passport, your repatriation assistance contract, and your vital card in your bag.
Address and access
You are coming by train:
Reach Valence TGV station. Then take the regular shuttle (TER Region or minivan depending on the season) from Valence TGV station to La Chapelle en Vercors.
Reach Valence TGV station. Then take the regular shuttle (TER Region or minivan depending on the season) from Valence TGV station to La Chapelle en Vercors.
Departure of the shuttle at 17:10.
At the end of the stay, departure of the shuttle at 13:30, arrival expected at 15:30 at Valence TGV station. Expect a train around 15:45.
Shuttle service to and from not included in the stay. To be booked mandatory at least 8 days in advance by email (info@maison-aventure.com) or by phone at 04 75 22 38. Roundtrip rate around €30/person to be paid on site.
Be careful, this is the only way to get to the Adventure House. It is either the TER bus Région Rhône-Alpes (SRADDA) or the minibuses of the Maison de l'Aventure, Porte des Alpes 2.
You are coming by car:
The reception will be directly at the Maison de l'Aventure (parking lot to park vehicles) in La Chapelle-en-Vercors (26420) from 16:00 to 18:00. To access La Chapelle-en-Vercors, consult the access page of the site http://maison-aventure.com/acces.php
Do not hesitate to contact the Maison de l'Aventure, by email at info@maison-aventure.com or by phone at 04 75 48 22 38.
At the end of the stay, departure of the shuttle at 13:30, arrival expected at 15:30 at Valence TGV station. Expect a train around 15:45.
Shuttle service to and from not included in the stay. To be booked mandatory at least 8 days in advance by email (info@maison-aventure.com) or by phone at 04 75 22 38. Roundtrip rate around €30/person to be paid on site.
Be careful, this is the only way to get to the Adventure House. It is either the TER bus Région Rhône-Alpes (SRADDA) or the minibuses of the Maison de l'Aventure, Porte des Alpes 2.
You are coming by car:
The reception will be directly at the Maison de l'Aventure (parking lot to park vehicles) in La Chapelle-en-Vercors (26420) from 16:00 to 18:00. To access La Chapelle-en-Vercors, consult the access page of the site http://maison-aventure.com/acces.php
Do not hesitate to contact the Maison de l'Aventure, by email at info@maison-aventure.com or by phone at 04 75 48 22 38.
Address and access
You are coming by train:
Reach Valence TGV station. Then take the regular shuttle (TER Region or minivan depending on the season) from Valence TGV station to La Chapelle en Vercors. Departure of the shuttle at 17:10.
At the end of the stay, departure of the shuttle at 13:30, arrival expected at 15:30 at Valence TGV station. Expect a train around 15:45.
Shuttle service to and from not included in the stay. To be booked mandatory at least 8 days in advance by email (info@maison-aventure.com) or by phone at 04 75 22 38. Roundtrip rate around €30/person to be paid on site.
Be careful, this is the only way to get to the Adventure House. It is either the TER bus Région Rhône-Alpes (SRADDA) or the minibuses of the Maison de l'Aventure, Porte des Alpes 2.
You are coming by car:
The reception will be directly at the Maison de l'Aventure (parking lot to park vehicles) in La Chapelle-en-Vercors (26420) from 16:00 to 18:00. To access La Chapelle-en-Vercors, consult the access page of the site http://maison-aventure.com/acces.php
Do not hesitate to contact the Maison de l'Aventure, by email at info@maison-aventure.com or by phone at 04 75 48 22 38.
Reach Valence TGV station. Then take the regular shuttle (TER Region or minivan depending on the season) from Valence TGV station to La Chapelle en Vercors. Departure of the shuttle at 17:10.
At the end of the stay, departure of the shuttle at 13:30, arrival expected at 15:30 at Valence TGV station. Expect a train around 15:45.
Shuttle service to and from not included in the stay. To be booked mandatory at least 8 days in advance by email (info@maison-aventure.com) or by phone at 04 75 22 38. Roundtrip rate around €30/person to be paid on site.
Be careful, this is the only way to get to the Adventure House. It is either the TER bus Région Rhône-Alpes (SRADDA) or the minibuses of the Maison de l'Aventure, Porte des Alpes 2.
You are coming by car:
The reception will be directly at the Maison de l'Aventure (parking lot to park vehicles) in La Chapelle-en-Vercors (26420) from 16:00 to 18:00. To access La Chapelle-en-Vercors, consult the access page of the site http://maison-aventure.com/acces.php
Do not hesitate to contact the Maison de l'Aventure, by email at info@maison-aventure.com or by phone at 04 75 48 22 38.
Physical intensity
Regular sportsman
You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.
You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.
Physical intensity
Regular sportsman
You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.
You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.
Level of expertise
Never done
Technical level - Never done
Technical level - Never done
You start the activity. Site, material and pedagogy are specially designed to facilitate the discovery, introduction and learning of the chosen sport.
Level of expertise
Never done
Technical level - Never done
You start the activity. Site, material and pedagogy are specially designed to facilitate the discovery, introduction and learning of the chosen sport.
Technical level - Never done
You start the activity. Site, material and pedagogy are specially designed to facilitate the discovery, introduction and learning of the chosen sport.
Portage
Carrying level 1
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Portage
Carrying level 1
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Restauration
Meals are prepared on site by the Chef of the Maison de l'Aventure, packed lunches for lunch.
In case of a specific diet, please notify by email info@maison-aventure.com
In case of a specific diet, please notify by email info@maison-aventure.com
The spirit is to share tasks, and participants must clear their tables and tidy their rooms.
Restauration
Meals are prepared on site by the Chef of the Maison de l'Aventure, packed lunches for lunch.
In case of a specific diet, please notify by email info@maison-aventure.com
The spirit is to share tasks, and participants must clear their tables and tidy their rooms.
In case of a specific diet, please notify by email info@maison-aventure.com
The spirit is to share tasks, and participants must clear their tables and tidy their rooms.
Management
1 state-certified professional speleology/canyon instructor for 8 people maximum.
Management
1 state-certified professional speleology/canyon instructor for 8 people maximum.
Important information
For any questions about the program, the technical or physical level required, do not hesitate to contact the Maison de l'Aventure by email info@maison-aventure.com or by phone at 04 75 48 22 38.
Important information
For any questions about the program, the technical or physical level required, do not hesitate to contact the Maison de l'Aventure by email info@maison-aventure.com or by phone at 04 75 48 22 38.
Health and formalities
SPECIAL COVID 19:
As a precaution, we invite you to perform a self-test before you leave.
Throughout your stay, you must be equipped with:
As a precaution, we invite you to perform a self-test before you leave.
Throughout your stay, you must be equipped with:
- a sufficient quantity of masks (if required during the stay)
- hydro-alcoholic gel
- a thermometer (in case of symptoms appearing during the stay)
The hosts who will receive you may ask you to apply certain health instructions. Out of respect for them and the other people who frequent the same places, we ask you to commit yourself to respecting them.
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.
- hydro-alcoholic gel
- a thermometer (in case of symptoms appearing during the stay)
The hosts who will receive you may ask you to apply certain health instructions. Out of respect for them and the other people who frequent the same places, we ask you to commit yourself to respecting them.
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.
Health and formalities
SPECIAL COVID 19:
As a precaution, we invite you to perform a self-test before you leave.
Throughout your stay, you must be equipped with:
- a sufficient quantity of masks (if required during the stay)
- hydro-alcoholic gel
- a thermometer (in case of symptoms appearing during the stay)
The hosts who will receive you may ask you to apply certain health instructions. Out of respect for them and the other people who frequent the same places, we ask you to commit yourself to respecting them.
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.
As a precaution, we invite you to perform a self-test before you leave.
Throughout your stay, you must be equipped with:
- a sufficient quantity of masks (if required during the stay)
- hydro-alcoholic gel
- a thermometer (in case of symptoms appearing during the stay)
The hosts who will receive you may ask you to apply certain health instructions. Out of respect for them and the other people who frequent the same places, we ask you to commit yourself to respecting them.
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.
formalities
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.
SPECIAL COVID 19:
As a precaution, we invite you to perform a self-test before you leave.
Throughout your stay, you must be equipped with:
- a sufficient quantity of masks (if required during the stay)
- hydro-alcoholic gel
- a thermometer (in case of symptoms appearing during the stay)
The hosts who will receive you may ask you to apply certain health instructions. Out of respect for them and the other people who frequent the same places, we ask you to commit yourself to respecting them.
As a precaution, we invite you to perform a self-test before you leave.
Throughout your stay, you must be equipped with:
- a sufficient quantity of masks (if required during the stay)
- hydro-alcoholic gel
- a thermometer (in case of symptoms appearing during the stay)
The hosts who will receive you may ask you to apply certain health instructions. Out of respect for them and the other people who frequent the same places, we ask you to commit yourself to respecting them.
formalities
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.
SPECIAL COVID 19:
As a precaution, we invite you to perform a self-test before you leave.
Throughout your stay, you must be equipped with:
- a sufficient quantity of masks (if required during the stay)
- hydro-alcoholic gel
- a thermometer (in case of symptoms appearing during the stay)
The hosts who will receive you may ask you to apply certain health instructions. Out of respect for them and the other people who frequent the same places, we ask you to commit yourself to respecting them.
SPECIAL COVID 19:
As a precaution, we invite you to perform a self-test before you leave.
Throughout your stay, you must be equipped with:
- a sufficient quantity of masks (if required during the stay)
- hydro-alcoholic gel
- a thermometer (in case of symptoms appearing during the stay)
The hosts who will receive you may ask you to apply certain health instructions. Out of respect for them and the other people who frequent the same places, we ask you to commit yourself to respecting them.