One operator, one route, one fixed price: 39 €. Spel et Eaux runs this 3-hour via corda through the gorges of Saint-Martin-Lys, near Axat in the Aude, rated "Occasionally sporty" , enough vertical challenge to get your heart going, not enough to require prior climbing experience. The route combines fixed cables, ladders and exposed traverses above the Aude river canyon. Book directly with Spel et Eaux and confirm availability at least a week ahead during peak summer weeks.
Via corda of Saint-Martin-Lys, near Axat in the Aude
Season
May – October
Coordinates
42.8497°N, 2.3774°EEquipment
Wear closed-toe shoes with a solid grip , approach shoes or trail runners work well for a 3-hour "Occasionally sporty" outing. Bring water, sunscreen and a light layer, as temperatures in the Aude gorge can shift once you're in the shade of the canyon walls.
Getting there
Meet Spel et Eaux directly at Place de l'Ancienne Ecole, Village de Saint-Martin-Lys, 11500, accessible by car from Axat in a few minutes via the D117.
Updated on 3 March 2026