Balcon du vertige, Rock formation in Saint-Pierre-des-Tripiers, France.
The Balcon du vertige rises above the Gorges du Tarn, featuring natural rock platforms that extend over steep cliffs and provide views of the surrounding landscape.
The hiking path gained recognition in the early 20th century when local guides established routes to showcase the geological formations of the Gorges du Tarn region.
The site attracts highline practitioners who set up their lines between rock formations, continuing a tradition of athletic activities in the Gorges du Tarn.
The circular trail starting from Le Rozier spans 10.7 kilometers with an elevation gain of 1,286 meters, requiring approximately 4 hours to complete the journey.
Several natural rock chimneys along the path lead to distinct formations named Vase de Chine and Vase de Sèvres, which mark notable viewpoints over the gorge.
Location: Saint-Pierre-des-Tripiers
GPS coordinates: 44.19482,3.23898
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:21
Occitanie encompasses an architectural and natural heritage that reflects many centuries of history. Medieval villages are nestled in valleys and on heights, while castles and monasteries tell of the era of the Cathars and religious orders. The region also features remarkable geological formations: deep gorges, waterfalls, potholes, and caves decorated with prehistoric paintings. Among the sites to visit, Saint-Cirq-Lapopie overlooks the Lot Valley with its stone houses and narrow streets. The Peyrepertuse fortress stands at 800 meters above sea level on a rocky spur in the Corbières. The Navacelles cirque reveals a canyon carved by the Vis River, while the Gorges de la Jonte provide trails through a habitat for vultures. The Lagrasse Abbey maintains its medieval architecture on the banks of the Orbieu, and the Niaux Cave houses Magdalenian paintings dating back 14,000 years. Natural curiosities like the Gouffre de l'Oeil Doux and the intermittent Fountain of Fontestorbes complete this territory where history and geology meet.
Gorges de la Jonte
4.4 km
Maison des Vautours
718 m
Prieuré de Saint-Jean-de-Balmes
2.5 km
Le Cinglegros
3 km
Château de Triadou
2.7 km
Château de Mostuéjouls
4.5 km
Roc Saint-Gervais
4.5 km
Église Notre-Dame-des-Champs de Mostuéjouls
4.8 km
Église Saint-Sauveur de Liaucous
3.7 km
Église Saint-Sauveur du Rozier
2.6 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Saint-Pierre-des-Tripiers
4.4 km
Vase de Chine
664 m
Arcs de Saint-Pierre
2.8 km
Ermitage Saint-Michel ou Montorsier
822 m
Baousso del Biel
4.4 km
Ermitage Saint-Pons
1.6 km
Vase de Sèvres
768 m
Saint Marcellin
3.8 km
Églazines
2.5 km
Le Vase de Sèvres
771 m
Grotte de l'Homme mort
3.3 km
Église Saints-Pierre-et-Paul de Truel
1.7 km
Chapelle Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais des Douzes
4.5 km
Chapelle de Saint-Marcellin
3.8 km
Chapelle du prieuré de Saint-Jean-de-Balmes
2.5 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Mirabels de Peyreleau
2.5 km
Cassagnes
1.4 km
Balcon du vertige
1 mReviews
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