Sports and leisure activities Manche

It's an incredible architectural ensemble: the 35-hectare Pôle Hippique de Saint-Lô boasts unrivalled facilities, including the former national stud farm and several riding arenas. A venue for prestigious events (equestrian shows and exhibitions such as the one dedicated to the Cadre Noir de Saumur in the summer of 2024), it is also a training and apprenticeship centre for lovers of the discipline, whatever their level. The entire facility is open to the public.

Flying a paraglider, with this unique feeling of living in communion with nature, discovering sublime landscapes of the south of the Manche: this is the program proposed by Manche Parapente. Launched in 2015 by the young Adrien Valognes, an enthusiast holding the distance record of Lower Normandy, the brand invites you to escape. Different formulas are proposed: discovery, great flight or sensation, and take-offs can be made from Granville, Carolles, Champeaux or, further away, from the rocks of Ham. Information on the site according to the weather.

Only 10 kilometres from the famous Mont-Saint-Michel, the town of Pontorson is a good base for visiting the Channel and the medieval city. From this town marked by a history sometimes English and sometimes French, a cycle path joins the banks of the Couesnon. You will then ride along the water to Mont-Saint-Michel. The last part is on a lane shared with pedestrians. However, be aware of the large number of visitors during the tourist season.

A place at the end of the world, facing Mont Saint-Michel: you are at the Avranches aeroclub. That day, under a beautiful winter sun, the view is superb, the sheep are there too, sometimes even on the runway. On the spot, a flying school, possibility to make initiation flights, or baptisms. By microlight or by plane, it's up to you to choose the way you want to take off. On-site, a bar open to all, a beautiful terrace to admire the ballet of small planes.

As soon as you arrive, you are overwhelmed with emotions full of authenticity. When you arrive, you are first blown away by an incredible panorama of the coast and even the Channel Islands on a clear day. But, if you are here, it is also and above all to live a golfing experience. Created in 1912, the design of the golf course, entrusted to Harry Shapland Colt, has nothing to envy the most beautiful Irish courses with its two "links" of 18 and 9 holes unique in France. In addition, the golf clubhouse offers a very good restaurant, with perfectly prepared dishes.

Saint-Sauveur is a green resort with a leisure centre not to be missed! The presence of the Douve, one of the most important rivers of the Cotentin, allows the practice of canoeing and kayaking. For an hour or a day, you will discover the surroundings along a peaceful and sportive course. And that's not all, because you can also enjoy climbing, archery, mountain biking or orienteering in the middle of nature.

The Chantereyne aquatic centre offers, in addition to its elevated pool which allows you to get close to the masts of the boats in the neighbouring marina, a relaxation area (whirlpool bath, hammam, sauna) for luxurious relaxation at low cost. In summer, the large solarium, sheltered from the wind, will be a pleasant end to your break, whether for sport or for well-being. In the morning, the view of the sunrise over the port is sublime. A few dozen meters from the town hall, the aquatic center also has many free parking spaces.

The Saint-Lô Agglo aquatic centre awaits you in a green setting in the prefecture: with your family or friends, you can enjoy various leisure activities, relaxation and swimming in a unique environment. Young and old alike, there are many activities on offer: water garden, baby swimmers, learning, aquaphobia, prenatal gym, etc. Finally, let yourself be tempted and book your place in the Fitness Area with sauna, hammam...

During the hot summer months, which are not uncommon in the south of France, the Mortain swimming pool is very popular. From June to August, you can enjoy its open-air pool and paddling pool, as well as a pleasant garden with a children's play area overlooking the Cance valley. Swimming and aquagym classes are offered regularly, and prices are very attractive - not to say very low. A place that children, as you can imagine, love.

This aquatic centre will satisfy all swimmers: from the 6-month-old floaty, thanks to the session designed for the little ones, to the older ones who will be able to choose learning, improvement, aqua training or aqua gym courses. It is also a play area with a slide, a relaxation area with a nice Zen area: bubbling bath, sauna, and hammam. The centre also has a beauty care area. The schedules are wide, and the prices low.

Located east of the city, this vast area is always full in the summer! On the seaside, you will find here all the seaside and leisure activities that will allow you to spend a beautiful day. The vast sandy beach, supervised in summer, gives you the opportunity to enjoy swimming. Slightly behind, vast spaces of grass allow you to bask. The restaurant and swimming pool complete the ensemble.

You will find this very nice area in the immediate vicinity of the castle of Torigny. If you can rent a boat to go for a ride on the small lake, the heart of the offer is the possibility to enjoy the accrobranche. Among the proposed courses, one of red color, the other of red and black color (as in skiing!) according to the difficulties. Children are not forgotten, and benefit from an offer just for them. You are obviously in full safety here, and ready to let off steam!

With a magnificent view over the Bay of Vauville and, in fine weather, the islands, bathed in natural light, Océalis is the ideal place to swim alone, with friends or family. The paddling pool is specially adapted for toddlers, and the slides satisfy your desire to slide in warm water in the 160 m² play pool. Hammam, sauna and other pleasure areas are also available. A zen atmosphere that provides an incomparable sense of well-being. Prices are very attractive, especially for locals.

This brand new place is good for letting off steam, but not only! Jump'Up Cherbourg is of course trampolines, but not only. Because this 940 m² indoor space also offers a cardio wall, a basketball area, a slackline area (to walk on a wire like a tightrope walker) or a reaper, made of two articulated arms that turn and try to make you fall. The list is not exhaustive, and the place caters to young and old alike, who can organize their private events here.

Here is a 100% natural site, 10 minutes from Granville, where you can move from tree to tree in complete confidence. The tree climbing courses of the Elf Forest are adapted to a very large public. A qualified guide will follow you on the ground to help you at any time. You have the choice between more than fifty different workshops. On the program, 10 zip lines up to 26 m high, Tarzan jump, monkey bridge, log bridges, nets, footbridges. The Elf Forest is also home to paintball activities, self-defense, and survival courses.

An aquatic center that has everything to satisfy the desires of swimmers, sportsmen and lovers of simple leisure. It welcomes young and old alike in a 312.5 m² sports pool equipped with 5 swimming lanes for those who like to swim long distances, a leisure pool for swimming lessons and relaxation with massaging jets on all sides as well as a paddling pool for the little ones. To complete the visit, a wellness area is available.

The Granville racecourse, located very close to the town, in Bréville-sur-Mer to be precise, is the antechamber of the great trotters of tomorrow: it is indeed on this 1,400-metre grassy track that many future racing champions train. But that's not all: in addition to the possibility of attending races, you will have the opportunity to eat here, children will enjoy the equestrian show and can even indulge in equestrian pleasures, starting with pony riding. A beautiful place!

La Manche is a region rich in unspoilt nature with many faces. Between land and sea, the trails wind their way through exceptional landscapes: the granite and sandy coasts, the Cotentin marshes, the green bocage of the Pays de Coutances, the craggy relief of the Mortainais, and then... the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel. Attitude Manche provides you with all the information you need to prepare for your discovery of all the hiking trails in the Manche department.

It is in an absolutely magnificent setting that you will discover and play this golf course. In the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Marais, it is located between orchards and groves, offering a slightly undulating course. You will have here a course of 9 holes, difficult just as it should be. The whole is done in a light and serious atmosphere at the same time! At the end of the course, you will have the possibility of spending a nice moment in the clubhouse, held with efficiency and professionalism by Arthur and Lionel, and which is open all year long.