Tree climbing is a sensational and physical activity that allows you to walk from tree to tree using a zip line, taut wire, wooden footbridge... This hobby has developed in recent years in natural spaces for a moment of relaxation. relaxation in the heart of nature.
In the Vendée bocage, it is the Lac de la Tricherie and the forest of Deffend which hosts the course in the trees Tépacap Vendee.
Tépacap Vendee
The leisure park Tépacap Vendee is located on the site of Cheating Lake in Mesnard-la-Barotière, near the Herbiers and offers 9 courses in height in the trees.
Take a tour Tépacap Vendee turns out to be a good idea. The Leisure Park, which is also one of the most visited places in the Bocage Vendéen currently offers you courses in the trees and many leisure activities: paintball, archery... It is located in Cheating Lake in Mesnard la Barotière, 15 minutes from Puy du Fou®. After having made a short trip on the lake in a pedal boat, or around the lake on foot, you can venture into this park. And in addition, you can enjoy various activities, such as archery for adults and children, the paintball, GPS courses for a team building activity, a sensory course or the lasergame outside.
The park also offers a relaxation area and a children's area, for the little ones "the World of Pitchouns": labyrinth, course, trampolines, slides... suitable for the little ones.
In the air
Starting from 7 years old, 9 acrobatic courses in height, from tree to tree, are available to you, with various types of facilities, such as bridges, nets, zip lines or jumps. You go from platform to platform, with more or less perilous passages, with the aim of a unique experience in the heart of nature.
Activities on Earth
Adventure course, the World of Pitchouns
A space dedicated to children under 7: course identical to that of the world of adults, but 1 meter from the ground and without a harness. It offers trampolines, a cabin with multiple activities (slide, climbing wall, etc.), a maze... During your visit to the bocage, take advantage of the lake for a swim or practice the activity splash game, inflatable structures on the water, thrills guaranteed. On the program: a busy day!
Relaxation area
For visitors (or companions) who do not practice any activities: traditional and fun games, idleness in hammock chairs and a sensory trail, to be done barefoot.
Archery
In the form of games or challenges, a session lasting 1h30 led by a professional for 10 to 18 people. Remember to book.
Paintball
On a wooded area of 2000 m², paintball is supervised by a facilitator, for compliance with safety rules, who explains the various scenarios and tactics. An activity for 10 to 25 people, lasting 1h30. By reservation.
Orienteering
Discovering the Bois du Défend, orienteering takes the form of 4 itineraries (road book, photos, etc.) materialized by beacons. Orientation is done using maps, compasses and other means to help you learn to move in the right direction. Activity from 8 years old on reservation, for groups of 10 people minimum for a duration of 2 hours.
Laser game
Tépacap Vendée also offers outdoor laser games, your playground a wooded area of 800m2. You can play in pairs or in groups, equipped with your laser with an infrared sighting system with a range of 150 meters. From 6 years old and 2 people, duration 20 min.
What is tree climbing in Vendée?
The tree climbing is a sport that is practiced in forest. This is an activity that involves moving between trees. During this sport, you are tied to a rope for your movement. Tree climbing is a parcours byadventure.
Tree climbing is practiced at a certain height with different games. For some games, the height can be 1-3m from the ground. For other games, it can be 25 to 40 meters from the ground.
What are the courses of a tree climbing?
In an adventure park, you will find different courses more or less difficult, to do according to age. You will find on the course games such as zip lines, walking on logs, jumping in a spider's web, walking on a rope, ropes. Each park can have different adventure games.
For children, there is a adapted route. It is a sport that is practiced as a family to spend a great day together. It is not advisable to practice this sport when you have problems with vertigo.
Tree climbing in France
En France, you will find many parks and forests to practice tree climbing. This activity has developed in recent years throughout France in natural areas.