PRACTICAL ADVICE

Our Clients :

• Minimum height: 1.20m (accompanied by an adult)

• Wears suitable clothing and closed, appropriate shoes

• Long hair must be tied back

• Must attend the safety briefing and introductory course, after which they will be deemed fit to start the courses

• Must wear a harness for the entire duration of the activity

• Must follow all safety rules clearly outlined in the introduction

• Must act in a RESPONSIBLE and CAREFUL manner

• Must always secure themselves with carabiners from the start to the end of the course

• Follows and listens to instructions/advice from instructors throughout the activity

• May not interrupt or leave a course without the permission and assistance of an instructor

• Alerts instructors in case of any issues

• Respects the natural environment (no littering, picking plants, etc.)

• Accompanying individuals are allowed and encouraged to stay on marked trails

• Participation is prohibited under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances

• NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED IN THE WOODS OR DURING YOUR PROGRAM

• Each participant certifies that they hold personal liability insurance.
  

Our Instructors :

• Provide a complete briefing on equipment handling and safety rules and answer any questions

• Ensure each client is properly outfitted by the staff

• Monitor participants

• Advise, assist, and motivate participants as needed

• Are authorized to make or enforce justified decisions

• May exclude, without refund, any person whose behavior endangers themselves or others, or shows disrespect to others, equipment, or the environment

• Can temporarily or permanently evacuate courses for clients' safety due to adverse weather conditions, without financial compensation

• Are able to assist participants back to the ground upon request

THE CLIENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY ON THE COURSES.

WE DECLINE ALL RESPONSIBILITY IN CASE OF LOSS OR THEFT.

Our address:

Rue du Babinay, 1 - 6880 BERTRIX

GPS coordinates: 49°48'47.86'' N - 5°16'26.26'' E

If coming from the E411: Take exit 25, go straight at the second roundabout, and take the third exit towards Bertrix center.

At the Grand Place in Bertrix center: Follow the direction HERBEUMONT/Au Coeur de l'Ardoise for approximately 7km.

At the viaduct: Go underneath and immediately turn left (direction St-Médard). You will arrive at the entrance of the Coeur de l'Ardoise site and CapNature.

Parking : A parking lot of approximately 100 spaces is available on-site. It is also accessible to buses.

Le Coeur de l'Ardoise and CapNature decline any responsibility in case of accidents or damage in the parking lot.

Are you arriving by public transportation ? The TEC stop "La Morépire" is located right in front of our entrance. It is on the route of line 48. Plan your arrival using the information and schedules available on the TEC website: www.letec.be/

You can make a reservation by calling us at +32 (0)488 285 820, sending an email, or directly through our website to secure your preferred date and time. We will promptly provide you with information on availability.

We will send you a quote for the activity along with practical advice.

Your reservation will be finalized upon receipt of your deposit (unless otherwise agreed in writing).

When making the deposit payment, please ensure to include the banking reference provided in your price quote. This is not a structured communication.

The remaining balance can be paid in advance via bank transfer or on-site before starting your activity. Please check your spam folder as your quote may have been directed there.

If, despite everything, you have not received a quote within 48 hours (as some servers like Hotmail/Gmail/Yahoo can be cautious with postmaster@etc addresses), please contact us by phone.

Once you have confirmed your reservation by making the deposit payment, our general terms and conditions will apply.

Am I required to make a reservation?

For your peace of mind, yes, it is preferable to make a reservation, especially if you are a group of more than 6 people.

Indeed, some days are very popular (public holidays, school vacations, or a beautiful sunny day), and there is nothing more frustrating than arriving with plans to do a trail, kayaking, or biking, only to find everything fully booked!

When you make a reservation, you decide on your arrival time. We expect you to inform us of any possible delays (even those beyond your control) so as not to penalize other groups for the day.

Any delay beyond the grace period will be noted and deducted from your activity duration, with no possibility of refund.

The listed price is per person, including tax, and grants access to your chosen course.

This is not a timed activity package, as our courses and the hillside are not suited to that.

The courses are fun and athletic, and the expected durations are as follows:

• 30 to 45 minutes for the smaller courses (Pom d'Api or Pom de Pin)

• +/- 1 hour for the Adrénaline course or the Pom-Pom

• 1 to 1.5 hours for the Vertige course

• The Combo courses, in turn, take between 2 and 2.5 hours.

These times are AVERAGES, and if you need more time, it’s no problem :)

If you choose to run through your course… that’s your choice… but there are no second rounds.

We are open from 10 am for activities and equipment rental.

During the peak season, the last departures on the courses are at 4 pm to ensure that our staff finishes the day by 6 pm/7 pm at the latest.

For groups and other reservations, we can adjust the activity start times and begin from 9 am.

If your day requires special scheduling, please let us know when making your reservation, and we will try to find the ideal schedule for you.

Our adventure base is open from the first weekend of April to the last weekend of September, every weekend, Belgian school holidays, and public holidays.

For the precise calendar, please visit the "Openings" page on our website.

If your day requires special scheduling, please do not hesitate to let us know when making your reservation request, and we will try to find the ideal schedule for you.

Office Hours:

From the first weekend of April to the last weekend of September, our office is available by phone Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

In July-August, our office is available by phone Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

From October to the last weekend of March, we are available by phone Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Throughout the year, we are reachable 24/7 via email (unless otherwise stated on our website).

During school holidays, we are closed on Monday mornings (except on public holidays).

If in doubt, never hesitate to contact us.

For everyone's safety, you never embark on our courses alone! You are informed, supervised, equipped, and secured with a smile by our ground instructors. In all circumstances, please always respect the instructions and advice given by our instructors!

• Wear appropriate attire and closed-toe shoes.

• Follow the safety briefing to be deemed fit for the activity.

• Respect the mandatory wearing of the harness.

• Adhere to the safety rules clearly explained during the briefing.

• Maintain RESPONSIBLE and PRUDENT behavior.

• Be continuously secured with carabiners from the start to the end of the course.

• Listen to the instructors and their guidance throughout the courses.

• Do not interrupt and/or leave a course without the permission and assistance of an instructor.

• Notify the instructors in case of any issues.

• Respect nature (no picking or abandoning of any objects). No exits are permitted from the course during the activity: ANY EXIT IS FINAL!

• Participation in the activity is prohibited under the influence of alcohol or illicit substances.

• Smoking is prohibited on the courses or in the woods, as per the law. There is a risk of fire in dry weather, risking burns or damage to the provided equipment.

• Each participant must have liability insurance.

• Each participant is responsible for their own safety and that of their personal effects. We decline any responsibility in case of loss, damage, or theft. We welcome you and expect respectful behavior towards our team and facilities. Any person putting the group or themselves at unnecessary risk will be prohibited from continuing their activity, with no possibility of refund. Any missing equipment will be charged to you.

Et je ne gratte pas/ne creuse pas le sol, c'est un espace vivant.

Vous ne respectez pas ces conditions, vous redescendez sur le parking ou en terrasse.

En ik krab/graaf niet in de grond, het is een levende ruimte.

Als u zich niet aan deze voorwaarden houdt, gaat u terug naar de parkeerplaats of het terras.

A safety briefing and instructions on handling your equipment are provided before you start climbing on the bridges. You have 3 workshops to familiarize yourself with the handling of your equipment. However, you will navigate the workshops/bridges on your own.

The instructors are always present on the ground during your course and:

• Ensure that everyone is properly and adequately equipped by them.

• Monitor participants and ensure their safety on the courses.

• Advise, assist, and encourage you throughout the activity.

• Are able to make or enforce justified decisions.

• May exclude, without refund, anyone displaying dangerous behavior to themselves or others; anyone disrespectful of others, equipment, or the environment.

• May temporarily or permanently evacuate the courses for your own safety in case of adverse weather conditions, without financial compensation.

• Are able to lower the participant to the ground if they deem it necessary.

We are in Belgium, with a temperate climate, so please check the weather forecast and dress comfortably accordingly.

You are here for a "sportive" activity, not a fashion show! Avoid high-heeled shoes, skirts, and dresses. Long hair should be securely tied back or braided. Scarves, sunglasses, jewelry, and mobile phones are not recommended. You can leave them in your vehicle or at the reception.

Remember to bring:

*Comfortable shoes with a good sole (no "fashionable" Converse, please!) or hiking shoes.

*Comfortable and suitable clothing, as well as a spare set of clothes, in case needed. If the weather is changeable, bring rain gear.

*Even if it's hot, lightweight pants and a t-shirt are preferable to shorts and a tiny top.

*If you have long or medium-length hair, bring a hair tie to keep your hair secured.

*Depending on the season, bring insect repellent and sunscreen.

Please avoid:

*Flip-flops, trendy Converse shoes, open-toed shoes, high heels, and Chanel suits. They are not suitable and may get damaged.

*Immaculately white clothes.

Also, leave in the bus, car, or at home:

*MP3 players, brooches, jewelry, and anything else valuable. Mobile phones and car keys can be handed over to a monitor to avoid the risk of dropping or getting injured when you are at heights and the monitors are on the ground.

Religious symbols, as long as they do not compromise your safety, are not a problem. However, you must follow the instructions of the monitors regarding the placement of your equipment on your body.

At CapNature, a minimum height of 1m30 is required to navigate the courses alone.

Children aged 6 and above, or those measuring at least 1.20m, can participate in certain courses when accompanied and motivated by Mom or Dad.

However, we reserve the right to assess the suitability of children measuring 1m20 to venture onto our courses independently.

Yes, the minimum number of participants required for each activity is indicated in its description. This requirement is necessary as we reserve your time slot and provide instructors for your group.

However, during peak season (refer to the calendar), if you arrive with a group of 3 and, for example, an AdventureMix is already underway, you can join the existing group towards the end of their session if you are interested in that particular activity.

Payments are made by bank transfer for your deposit and in cash upon arrival to settle your activity.

Yes, of course, we have group rates and rates for schools/youth movements !

These discounts do not apply to companies and cannot be combined with other benefits or offers.

On our website, on each activity page, you will find both individual and group prices.

Please note that for each reservation, we make our staff and equipment available to you.

Cancellation conditions are outlined in the general terms and conditions, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

Refunds are NOT POSSIBLE once the first course has begun.

For a refund before the activity, please refer to the general terms and conditions of sale.

You will forfeit any refund if, despite the briefing given, you overestimated your physical or mental strength and had to leave the course.

We will do our utmost to encourage you to progress on the workshops, to reassure you in case of doubt or stress facing a more technical bridge, and even if you had to return to the ground, you have the possibility to climb back up to complete the course and enjoy the zipline with all your friends.

At La Morépire, Le Coeur de l'Ardoise offers its terrace and indoor space for refreshments after your activity, or if you're not participating in any activity, you can wait for your group while enjoying a Morépire or other soft drink, accompanied by a platter of cold cuts and cheese. You can also enjoy the terrace with your picnic, with the purchase of beverages.

Le Coeur de l'Ardoise is open every Wednesday from 2 pm, on weekends, Belgian school holidays, and public holidays from 10 am to 6 pm. It is closed on Mondays. If you wish to have a meal before or after, the center of Bertrix offers very good "brasserie" restaurants or quick bites with delicious Belgian fries.

If you are accompanying others but do not wish to climb to the treetops, or if you are with a family representing different age groups, you are welcome to join as a non-climbing companion for free. You can support and encourage your friends or family from the ground while following the guidance of our instructors. They will let you know where to position yourself to ensure the smooth progress of the course.

Additionally, you can enjoy our small playground with swings, visit the Coeur de l'Ardoise area, relax on the terrace, and indulge in a refreshing drink, ice cream, or homemade pastries.

If you feel like going for a walk, you can explore the "Voie des pierres qui parlent" (Path of Speaking Stones) via the Pont de la Blanche viaduct, which is accessible for buggies/strollers.

Have you received a gift box ?

Take the time to browse through the respective websites to find all the information you need.

Feel free to contact us if you have any other questions about your activity.

For "Wonderbox" adventurers, we welcome you on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from April to September only.

Please note that only fully completed vouchers or electronic versions downloaded in advance on your phone will be accepted. Incomplete vouchers or sections: your activity will be subject to payment. Thank you for your understanding.

If these time slots are not suitable, please don't hesitate to contact us. We will do our best to try to accommodate you on another day or later in the day, depending on our availability.

Since the end of 2022, we no longer collaborate with Bongo SmartGroup.

And no, you are a client like any other, and your payment will depend on the chosen package.

So, no free activities in exchange for visibility or anything else on your social media.

It is strictly forbidden to fly a drone over public spaces and CapNature trails.

Reasons:

- Compliance with GDPR regulations.

- Prevention of nuisances for other visitors.

- Safety risks, as drones can pose a physical danger to people.

The use of private walkie-talkies in the hill area is not permitted.

While it may seem fun for children to use walkie-talkies to communicate with their parents, it can disrupt the natural tranquility and experience of other visitors.