Fantastic Day Out at the ‘Parcobranche du Diable’ Climbing Park

This May holiday, we decided to spend an adventurous afternoon at the ‘Parcobranche du Diable’ climbing park, just a 5-minute drive from La Norma. With two children aged 6 and 4, we were looking for an activity that was not only challenging but also suitable for our young adventurers. We had heard about the exciting climbing routes and impressive ziplines and couldn’t wait to experience it ourselves.

Upon arrival, we parked our car in the free car park around Fort Marie Thérèse. It was a sunny day, and the view of the surrounding mountains was breathtaking. Before heading to the climbing park, we decided to take a quick look at the fort and the museum. Fort Marie Thérèse offers a fascinating glimpse into the region’s history, and the museum was highly interesting for both us and the children. We enjoyed a short tour and had lunch at the fort’s restaurant, where we had planned ahead knowing that card payments weren’t accepted. Luckily, we had enough cash on hand.

After our cultural outing, we headed to the climbing park. The Parcobranche du Diable is divided into three sections, each designed for different age groups and skill levels. For our youngest, aged 4, the 10 climbing routes in the Parc des Diablotins were perfect. These routes are specifically designed for children aged 2 to 8 and offer plenty of fun with numerous ziplines low enough for parents to lend a hand if needed. Our youngest absolutely loved the ziplines!

Our eldest, aged 6, was brave enough to try some of the higher courses in Le Parc du Diable. This section has 23 climbing routes suitable for children aged 8 and above, as well as adults, with ziplines that can be as long as 100 meters. Although our eldest hadn’t quite reached the minimum age, he was tall enough to tackle the higher courses, except for the black routes. The look of joy and pride on our son’s face every time he overcame an obstacle or conquered a long zipline was priceless.

One of the park’s highlights is the two giant ziplines offering spectacular views over the valley. These ziplines are definitely for thrill-seekers, and while our children were too young to try them out themselves, we could imagine how incredible it must be to soar so high through the air.

We had pre-booked our tickets online, which we highly recommend to avoid long wait times. The park has a couple of picnic tables, making it perfect for bringing your own lunch and enjoying a relaxing break between climbs. We had brought a picnic basket with some snacks and drinks and enjoyed watching other climbers navigate through the trees.

Our afternoon at the Parcobranche du Diable was a great success. The combination of adventure, nature, and child-friendly facilities made it a perfect family outing. We’re already looking forward to our next visit and highly recommend this climbing park to families looking for a fun and challenging day out in nature.