The park is integrated into a preserved forest area, utilizing living trees as the structural supports for its aerial courses.
Courses are categorized by difficulty levels using a standardized color-coding system familiar to European high-ropes park users.
The park utilizes a continuous lifeline safety system on several courses to prevent accidental unhooking while at height.
The site is located in the proximity of the Chazeron forest, a notable natural landmark in the Puy-de-Dôme department.
Parc Écureuil is an outdoor tree-top adventure park located in the Auvergne region of France, specifically within the forested surroundings of Châtel-Guyon near Riom. The facility specializes in high-ropes courses that utilize the natural canopy to create varying levels of difficulty for participants. Courses are color-coded to denote challenge levels, ranging from beginner paths for children to more strenuous aerial circuits for adults. Safety equipment including harnesses, carabiners, and pulleys is provided and mandatory for all climbers. The park is situated within a deciduous forest environment, providing natural shade and a canopy-level perspective of the local landscape. The design focuses on physical activity and agility through zip lines, rope bridges, and elevated platforms. It operates as a seasonal attraction that emphasizes outdoor recreation for families and groups.
The elevated viewing platforms on the intermediate circuits offer a clear perspective through the forest canopy.
Wear closed-toe athletic shoes with good grip, as sandals or flip-flops are prohibited on the courses.
Bring gloves, as they provide better grip on the ropes and protect hands from splinters or friction.
Tie back long hair securely to prevent it from getting caught in pulleys or carabiners.
Attempting advanced courses without completing the required training circuit first; arriving without a reservation during peak summer months.
Open seasonally from spring through autumn; closed during winter months and periods of extreme wind or severe weather.
Athletic clothing that allows for a full range of motion is required; loose items must be secured; strictly follow all instructor safety briefings.
