Via ferrata and climbing near the Argentat campsite
The Écho du Malpas campsite, close to Argentat-sur-Dordogne, is an excellent starting point forrock climbing and Via Ferrata!
Indeed, these disciplines are part of the local heritage.
Would you like to discover these activities?
Looking for a sporting vacation?
The natural sites of Correze and Lot are yours to explore.
Via ferrata, the perfect activity for campers
A via ferrata is a safe, specially-designed course on a rock face. It’s halfway between rock climbing, accrobranche and hiking.
Most of the time accessible from a minimum height, it’s a fun, family activity, with varying degrees of sportiness depending on the level of difficulty.
Just 15 minutes from the Écho du Malpas campsite is the “via ferrata Dordogne” course, overlooking the Dordogne valley. Located downstream of the Chastang dam, this is a great introduction to the discipline. Ladders and monkey bridges allow you to climb safely and observe the landscape.
Climbing on your camping holiday
From the majestic Autoire waterfall, to the organ-like cliffs of Bort , to the Ladou cirque and its beautiful limestone rock… there’s something for every taste and level.
Many schools and leisure centers offer introductory courses, so you can discover this discipline in complete safety.
The Lot and Corrèze “topos ” (climbing guidebooks) describe over 1,000 routes on 17 cliffs.
Limestone, granite, basalt… All exposures, styles and inclinations of routes are available around Argentat and our campsite!
Whether you’re a bouldering enthusiast (a type of climbing that involves climbing a low-level route that doesn’t require belay equipment) or a fan of routes over 20 m long, you’re sure to find something to suit you!
