4th edition of the Belgium Highline Festival
WHERE
The rocks of Freyr: Chau. des Alpinistes 16, 5500 Dinant. or 50°13'13.4"N 4°53'41.0"E. DON’T go to the castle of Freyr, this is on the other side of the river and 20 min by car from our highline spot. The closest train station is Anseremme. Freyr is at 3km walking distance from the train station. If you want to carpool you can ask it at the event page on facebook.
PRICE
5 day ticket = €90
Weekend ticket = €70
Day ticket = €50
*BeSlack member = €10 discount --> become member
*In Belgium you only can access the climbing/highline rocks if you are member and insured by an UIAA affliated club (KBF, CAB, DAV, FFCAM, NKBV, ...) If you are not, you need to pay €20 extra as access fee. This fee goes to Freyr for maintenance + your personal insurance during the festival. NKBV members also need a "Klimjaarkaart".
OWN MATERIAL TO BRING
Everyone needs a climbing harness with a double leash. When you are near the anchors on the rocks you should always be clipped into the safety ropes. This is only possible with a double leash not with a single leashTake your rolling device (hangover, rollex). Take your sport climbing material if you want. Freyr is a beautiful climbing crag. You can buy the climbing topo in the friterie.
CAMPING
There is a camping for tents/hammocks and parking next to the road for vans. There will be drinkable water, toilets and water to wash yourself but no showers.
RIG and RULES
- +20 highlines from 30m to 550m
- At the largest and most beautiful Belgian climbing crag of Freÿr
- Maximum 100 participants
- Community dinner on Saturday
- Music, Bar and delights...
At the welcome tent you will get a wristband, a booklet with the map and all the rules of the festival.
Most important rules:
- Always be clipped in in the fixed safety ropes with your double leash
- Leave no trace, also no sigarette buds
- Stay on the paths and stay out of the forbidden zones for nature preservation
- Always ask a buddy check
- Be aware of climbers beneath you
- For the +200m lines we will have walking slots. You can register for the walking slots at the welcome tent.
FOOD and BAR
There is a grocery store and bakery in Anseremme. There is a friterie and a restaurant/hotel near the camping.
Saturday evening there is a big evening meal for everyone, included in your entrance price. Bring your own plate and your own cutlery.
Every evening there is the possibility to buy some drinks at the bar.
MONEY
We try to do everything cashless by Payconiq or Paypal. If not possible, bring cash.
PARTY and WORKSHOPS
There will be multiple workshops happening during the festival. If you want to share your skills and give a workshop, you can contact viktor@beslack.be to be on the fixed planning, or just fill in our workshop-board during the festival itself!
REGISTRATION
Highliners must register in advance. Registration is only valid after correct payment, see registration form.
Highliners can register through this link --> https://forms.gle/WydcMxDs4rUoLrMr7
NOTE: you can only come highline if you are insured by KBF / CAB or another UIAA recognized mountain sports association. If you are not affiliated with an UIAA club you need to apply for an extra insurance for +€20. (see registration form)
UPDATES
All updates during the event can be found on the facebook event page. https://www.facebook.com/events/1197936631583393
PICTURES
All pictures will be gathered in this google photos folder. Please upload your best pictures of the festival here https://photos.app.goo.gl/ToThph87aG58XDJG6
OUR PARTNERS
Klim- en Bergsportfederatie
CAB Club Alpin Belge
International Slackline Association
