The term "accrobranche" refers to an activity of climbing in the trees. "Accro" is French for "hang" as in "hook" and in this context is hanging or hooked onto a branch. Obviously for safety reasons, the activity consists of a series of steel cables (rather than branches) and carabiner hooks that are shackled to a harness.
Safety instructions are indicated verbally to each person by a qualified monitor in an initiation area before they go up in the circuit.
The two safety carabiners (hooks) are said to be "smart" and will prevent unintentional detachment. When moving, they must be hooked and unhooked one after the other on the continuous steel lifeline; only one of the two connectors can be detached at a time.
In addition, both carabiners must be hooked in such a way that the openings of the carabiners are in the same direction, pointing outwards.
When doing a Tarzan jump, the carabiners must be placed (one at a time) in the loop provided for this purpose before jumping to the net. Upon arrival at the net, the carabiners must be moved to the wire rope to resume normal karabiner use.
During a zip line, the user must in order: attach the carabiners (one at a time) to the cable, attach the pulley to the cable BEHIND the two carabiners, then crouch down on the platform before letting go, keeping one hand on the pulley and the other hand on the red strap connecting the harness to the pulley.
During the descent, you should never put your hands on the cable and keep your face well away from the cable. Brake with your feet when you reach the ground.
The individual protective equipment given to each user on arrival consists of a harness equipped with two lanyards and a pulley. The installation of the harness will be systematically checked by the park employees, who are the only ones authorized to certify its correct use. For more comfort, bring your own gloves or purchase on site at minimal cost, in some cases they are supplied.
TREE CLIMBING AND ZIP LINES
These tree climbing adventure parks are reopen for the season. Check individual websites for opening days and hours. If you are here during the Easter holiday, this is a great activity to enjoy for all age groups. Most of these acrobranches require online booking in advance. Some parks offer alternative activities such as laser game, mini golf, etc. Wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Click on each park for link. There are many more in the area but here a few nearby parks.
** PARC AVENTURE GENEVE - EVAUX
Onex, GE
** PARC AVENTURE - SIGNAL DE BOUGY
Bougy-Villars, VD
** PARC AVENTURE - AIGLE
Aigle, VD
** FORESTLAND - DIVONNE
Divonne-les-Bains, France
** PARCOURS AVENTURE SCIEZ - FRANCE
74140 Sciez, France
** ACRO'AVENTURES REIGNIER - FRANCE
74600 Reignier, France
