Zsolt Ostzian - Guide de Haute Montagne

A passionate and experienced high mountain guide, Zsolt Ostzian welcomes you by reservation all year round in Puy-de-Dôme for various sensational outings in the Massif Central! All our escapades take you to meet the mountains of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park, extinct for generations and ideal for excursions in the great outdoors.

Zsolt has put together several options allowing you to taste the diversity of the landscapes of the Mont-Dore region:

• canyoning: a white water sport that gives you a close encounter with the tumultuous torrents of Auvergne! Our spot is located at the level of the Cornillou canyon, ideal for an introduction to canyoning and can be adapted to all audiences.

• Climbing the rock walls of Mont-Dore: a sensational activity on the cliffside, in the Sancy massif! In the heart of the Chastreix-Sancy national nature reserve, we have established several long-distance routes. On the program, a breathtaking view of the Auvergne valleys and an aerial as well as rocky ascent connecting you directly with the elements.

• The via ferrata du Capucin: somewhere between hiking and climbing, the via ferrata is the perfect intermediary for your family outings! Opt for a route that is both fun and sporty, carved into the rock, along which we will be led in complete safety.

All our activities are intended for the general publicand can be perfectly adapted to children. With unfailing knowledge of the region and its secrets, Zsolt offers you an immersion in the depths of the peaks and their history, which will delight all lovers of discovery in the great outdoors.

For your adventure activities in Puy-de-Dôme, trust Zsolt Ostzian! Authentic experience guaranteed, as close as possible to the landscapes that make our country famous.

Carabiners and harnesses in hand, set off to conquer the cliffs of the Sancy massif with Zsolt Ostzian! Our experienced mountain guide puts his climbing skills at your service and accompanies you on via ferrata excursionsin the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park.

Imported straight from the Austrian Alps, the via ferrata is today world famous and is practiced in particular on the steep walls of the Massif Central! First used for military purposes, it allowed Italian soldiers to move easily on the Alpine battlefields during the Great War.

Translating into a railway, the via ferrata offers you a route carved into the rock, and above all tailored to your climbing ambitions! Alternate between roped passages, bars and metal cables for a rhythmic ascent, which nevertheless remains within the reach of beginners. A true hybrid between mountain hiking and long-pitch climbing, via ferrata is a rocky odyssey perfectly suited to your outings with family or friends.

Our spot: the Capucin Way, located on the eastern side of Puy de Sancy. Fun and versatile, this course offers breathtaking views of the dormant volcanoes of the Massif Central and the picturesque villages dozing at the bottom of the neighboring valleys. Zsolt promises you a truly immersive experience, meeting local biodiversity and providing its share of thrills!

Proud of our professionalism and our experience, we adapt the difficulty of the course to your level and remain attentive to your needs to offer you a tailor-made experience. In small groups, you will walk over the rocks during an unforgettable adventure! Don't forget to take your camera to immortalize the captivating panoramas that you will have the chance to admire.

Come defy gravity in the company of Zsolt Ostzian in the heart of the Mont-Dole region!

Set off to attack the Cornillou Canyon during an aquatic adventure with Zsolt Ostzian! A seasoned mountain guide, he offers you a wide range of activities, ranging from mountaineering to climbing, and including white water excursions.

Located half an hour from Mont-Dore, between Cantal and Puy-de-Dôme, the Cornillou waterfalls are a privileged playground for canyoning in the Auvergne region. In the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park, the canyon offers you breathtaking views over the jewels of the region: between virgin forests, steep landscapes and the gentle singing of streams, a change of scenery is guaranteed.

What makes Cornillou attractive is its versatility. Suitable for beginners as well as more experienced athletes, it offers views as many panoramas as various obstacles. You will be faced with several natural slides, abseiling descents or even zip lines ending in the water: ideal for a complete discovery initiation! Literally immerse yourself in the white waters of Cantal during an amphibious aquatic walk, between swimming and hiking.

More than a fun outdoor activity, Zsolt puts its knowledge at your service to offer you a true immersion in the natural heritage. You will meet the local fauna and flora and benefit from a real introduction to the rich biodiversity that you will encounter along the water. Combine all the advantages of a canyoning instructor with the teaching and desire to share of a high mountain guide!

The activity is aimed at all audiences, and can be carried out all year round by reservation. What are you waiting for to taste the white waters of Auvergne with Zsolt Ostzian? Come feel the thrillof a rappelling descent and the adrenalineof a jump into a natural pool!

Gain height during an ascent of the highest peaks of the Massif Central! Trust Zsolt Ostzian, experienced mountain guide and seasoned climbing instructorto accompany you safely on the cliffside!

Our playground: the Puy de Sancy, the highest point of the Auvergne massif located in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park and whose slopes are protected by a nature reserve. Dominating the region from its height of 1886 meters, the Puy has numerous volcanic rock walls which are a delight for climbers! Our guide knows all the secrets and promises to put you on the path to the most spectacular climbing spots in the region.

The routes developed in the Chaudefour valley correspond to what we call the main route: made up of several segments of ropes and more or less artificialized holds, they offer you an experience at your own pace , divided into sections allowing you to finally climb a summit. Offering different routes to climb, the long route satisfies all audiences! Whether for a discovery activity or for a more sporty climbing route, everything is possible on Puy de Sancy.

In winter and if the weather permits, discover Zsolt's secret alternative: ice climbing! When the waterfalls freeze and freeze the white water into sparkling cliffs, it is possible to have fun climbing them: a most unusual activity, rich in thrills!

The rest of the year, you can climb Sancy at any time, by reservation! Zsolt Ostzian will be happy to pass on his knowledge of the Auvergne natural heritage to you, and will enhance your ascent with a string of anecdotes on the history of the place and the preservation of the local fauna and flora. Don’t hesitate to explore the verticality of the Puy-de-Dôme landscapes!