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Le Corsaire Volant – Treetop adventure park in the French Ardennes, from age 6

From the ship’s hold to the crow’s nest at the top of the tallest mast, dive into the world of piracy and become a… Flying Corsair! Treetop adventure on a life-size galleon at Lac des Vieilles-Forges, from age 6.

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Treetop adventure on a pirate galleon

Board a life-size galleon! Move from mast to mast up to 15 m high. Set off on a unique aerial adventure among the treetops: zip lines, monkey bridges, nets, flea jumps, the Coco swing, Tyro’Pirate, the Pirogue bridge, the Pirate Challenge…

  • 9 courses
  • 70 challenges
  • 1 to 15 m high
  • From age 6

70 challenges and 9 zip lines up to 15 m high

  • 70 aerial challenges (from 1 to 15 metres above the ground)
  • 9 zip lines (500 m in total)
  • 1 km of course to play in complete peace of mind
  • 9 courses to suit everyone’s wishes and level
  • The Tour Infernale: a climbing wall with TRUBLUE Auto Belay automatic belaying. Climb all the way up and ring the bell at the top!

Advice from a qualified team

The activity is supervised by qualified instructors who fit your equipment and explain the safety rules and how to use the gear.

  • Wear sports clothing. Skirts, dresses, scarves and shawls are strictly to be avoided.
  • Wear closed shoes such as trainers: no sandals or flip-flops!
  • For extra comfort, a pair of cycling-style gloves is recommended.
  • On arrival, read the safety rules and the park rules.
  • Bring water (no drinking water in the park, except for sale).

9 treetop courses by age and level

A treetop adventure park between Charleville-Mézières and Belgium

Le Corsaire Volant stands in the forest on the shore of Lac des Vieilles-Forges, in Les Mazures. From the zip lines and the top of the galleon’s masts, the view stretches over the lake and the forests of the Ardennes massif. It is a treetop adventure park for the whole family: younger children start on the Moussaillon and Bigorneau courses, from age 6, and the sportiest finish on Barbe Noire. All courses are fitted with a Clic-it continuous safety line: you cannot unclip.

The park is about 20 minutes from Charleville-Mézières, 20 minutes from Revin and Rocroi, 40 minutes from Sedan, 30 to 40 minutes from Couvin and 1 h 10 from Charleroi. Allow 2 to 3 hours on site. For a full day out, add Elfy Park, right next door, with the Pass-Partout ticket.

FromDistanceDriving time
Charleville-Mézièresapprox. 20 kmapprox. 20-25 min
Revin / Rocroiapprox. 15-20 kmapprox. 20 min
Sedanapprox. 45 kmapprox. 40 min
Reimsapprox. 110 kmapprox. 1 h 15
Couvin / Chimay (Belgium)approx. 40-50 kmapprox. 30-40 min
Charleroi (Belgium)approx. 90 kmapprox. 1 h 10
Namur (Belgium)approx. 100 kmapprox. 1 h 30
Brusselsapprox. 150 kmapprox. 2 h

Le Corsaire Volant in pictures

The galleon, its masts, the kraken and the view over the Lac des Vieilles-Forges: scroll through the photos to discover the park.

Le Corsaire Volant at a glance

  • A treetop adventure park on a life-size pirate galleon, in the forest on the shore of Lac des Vieilles-Forges (Les Mazures, French Ardennes).
  • 9 courses, 70 challenges from 1 to 15 m high, 9 zip lines (500 m in total) and a climbing wall, the Tour Infernale.
  • From age 6: from the Moussaillon course (age 6+) to Barbe Noire (age 15+), everyone finds their level.
  • Continuous Clic-it safety line on every course and qualified instructors on site.
  • Admission: €18 for ages 6 to 13, €25 from age 14. The Pass-Partout combines Le Corsaire Volant and Elfy Park.
  • Allow 2 to 3 hours. About 20 minutes from Charleville-Mézières and 40 minutes from Belgium.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum age for Le Corsaire Volant?

Age 6. Courses are graded by age: Moussaillon and Bigorneau from age 6, then courses from age 8, 10, 12 and 15 for older children and adults.

How long does a visit take?

Allow 2 to 3 hours. For a full day, add Elfy Park next door with the Pass-Partout.

How much does it cost?

€18 for ages 6 to 13 and €25 from age 14. Tickets are sold online on this website, in the official ticket office.

Is the treetop course safe?

Yes. Every course has a continuous Clic-it safety line, so you cannot unclip. Qualified instructors fit each participant’s harness and give the safety briefing.

What else is there to do nearby?

Elfy Park, the elves’ park, is right next door, and Lac des Vieilles-Forges offers swimming, a beach and hiking trails.

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