PONSONNAS

Bridge - 103 m.

The 103 metre high Ponsonnas bridge is one of the highest European sites in use.
Its facilities and the number of people using it as a jumping base make it Europe’s 1st bungee jumping site.
An unspoilt site in a completely natural setting to enjoy your bungee jump.
 
 
.A FEW FIGURES

Ponsonnas

Sautet

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Bridge height

103 m

72 m

 Maximum elongation of bungee rope : 225 to 300 %
Mechanical resistance of bungee rope: 4 000 to 7 000 kg
Bungee rope regulations : destruction after 150 jumps
Number and types of bungee ropes used : 3 for the following
weights : 25 to 50 kg ; 40 to 70 kg ; 65 to 95 kg
Bungee rope length

25 - 30 m

15 - 20 m
Total height of fall

85 - 95 m

55 - 60 m
Total duration of fall

5 sec

3,5 sec
Maximum speed reached

100 km/h

75 km/h

Le SAUTET bridge.

Le Sautet bridge, 72 metres high, is located downstream from an hydro-electric dam.
A spectacular setting for a jump opposite a vast concrete wall receding towards the bottom of the gorge.

   
. All the BUNGEE ROPES used by Vertige Aventures were controlled and were tested for 500 jumps by the APAVE LYONNAISE, independent laboratory.
Vertige Aventures is the only French and European firm to have made made out a will and to control its bungee ropes and to be able to protect himself this level of safety.
   

 

 PRICES 2006

Rates will be communicated with you on a simple demand of your part (by tel in 04.76.47.42.80 or by e.mail in va@va.com.fr ) and having communicated with us your mailing address (post adress).

We shall send you then the complete brochure on our centres of jump in elastic.

It is possible to make: ► a jump in elastic simple or ► a jump in tandem (to 2 persons together)

● Reduced prices for 5 people
● Reduced prices from the second jump
● Group prices for 10 people and more

( Consult us or ask for a quote ).
 
 
RECEPTION PONSONNAS SAUTET
Reception structure 100 m2 wooden chalet
Reception stand
Bar
Heated room seating 50 people
Telephone, WC
Terrace seating 200 people
Video projection room		 20 m2 indoor stand
Reception stand
Refreshment stall

WC

Video stand
Beverages
Catering

Shop

 Hot and cold drinks
Sandwichs - Icecream
Breakfasts, cold meals
Tee-shirts, books, press studs,
post cards, key rings, ...		 Drinks
Sandwichs

Tee-shirts, books, press studs,
post cards, key rings, ...
Capacity
Car park		 100 jumpers
150 cars, 5 coaches		 80 jumpers
30 cars, 1 coach
SITE OPENING
  • March to June :
    weekends : every Saturday and Sunday
    weekdays : from 10 people and more.
  • July and August :
    every day.
     
  • September to November : weekends: every Saturday and Sunday
    weekdays: from 10 people and more.


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    ENROLMENT AND BOOKING

  • Jumpers should book 2 weeks before the chosen date by phoning Vertige Aventures on ( 00 33 ) 4 76 47 42 80.

  • Our offices are open all year round from Monday to Friday, 10 am to noon and 2 pm to 6 pm.
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    INFORMATION

  • If you wish to receive full details, please phone us, fax us or send us an E-Mail.
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    . va@va.com.fr

    http://www.va.com.fr

    VERTIGE AVENTURES
    45, route de Lyon, 38 000 Grenoble - France
    Tél : ( 00 33 ) 4 76 47 42 80
    Fax : ( 00 33 ) 4 76 87 72 88