Sports and leisure activities Aude

Bram's Lac de Buzerens water sports center has become a must. Try out the water ski lift on an 800 m loop, ideal for beginners and for enjoying wakeboarding, skateboarding, water skiing and knee-boarding. For those who prefer to relax, there's paddle-boarding, pétanque or just lazing around. There are playgrounds for the little ones, and a walk around the lake. If you're feeling peckish, the snack bar is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, including for outside guests in search of nature or chill out.

This complex delights fitness and relaxation enthusiasts and those looking for an alternative to the beach. Over 10,000 m², you'll find a variety of facilities: balneotherapy and massages, games and sports areas. Fancy a workout? Then head to the cardiotraining and fitness area, equipped with the very latest equipment! With a view of the sea and pond, the 25 m sports pool offers a wide range of activities (aquatonic, aquapalm, aquabike, swimming lessons). In summer, outdoor facilities include a slide, inflatable games, etc.

Loca-Détente is located right on the marina, making it the ideal place to discover the Aude coastline. A refuge and a stopover in the heart of a wild and preserved nature, in exceptional landscapes to discover by boat. Loca-Détente offers motorboat rentals for all tastes, with or without a license, as well as towed accessories for the more sporty. Can be cancelled by Loca-Détente in the event of bad weather. Fat Bike rentals, electric and classic bikes, for exploring the surrounding area!

Ever dreamed of walking on water? If you're between the ages of 7 and 95, Luc and his team are giving you the chance to do just that, with an Aquastepper ride through the Gruissan lagoon at a leisurely or sporty pace. It's very stable, easy to use and effortless. And here's a clever little tip: as rentals run from sunrise to sunset, you can enjoy a trip in this idyllic setting at the end of the day. It's so beautiful! You can also rent pedalos, solo or XXL paddles... Big fun guaranteed!

Located north of Sougraigne, in the heart of the Hautes Corbières, the archaeological site of the Salines glassworks, built around 1650, was in operation until 1765. Here, the Sals, a salty spring, was once frequented by glassmakers, jet miners, charcoal burners, lumberjacks, shepherds, peddlers and, of course, smugglers and gabelous on their heels. Discover this historic site, the glass workshop, and learn what life was like in the days of the Gabelle.

Enter the dark cellar of the château and solve the enigma of the Cuvée Perdue. The scenario: in the golden age of the Midi wine region, dishonest businessmen are getting rich by flooding the market with fraudulent wines. They urgently need to get their hands on the famous cuvée, vinified according to the ancestral methods of the Fabre family. You've got one hour! This escape game is entirely based on historical facts and set in a period environment. At the end of the game, all your senses will be put to the test with a tasting experience!

Nestled in a natural setting, Château de Jonquières is an exceptional venue for your events. With its 400-hectare estate, diverse wildlife and unspoilt setting, it offers calm and conviviality. Whether for a wedding or any other occasion, its comfortable reception rooms guarantee unforgettable memories. With its comfortable gîtes and chambres d'hôtes, the château is also the guarantee of a relaxing stay. As for activities, you can go hiking or mountain biking on the surrounding trails, from Fontfroide to the Etang de Bages.

"Akila Gruissan Pôle Étang" is a sailing school for beginners and advanced sailors. The certified staff is very attentive and able to teach different levels. Several sports are practiced such as wing foil, windsurfing, funboard, optimist or canoe... The material park is of very last technology to progress in the best conditions. The magnificent pond of Mateille is a secure place ideal for learning these various disciplines.

For those who are not afraid to hit the ball, squash is certainly one of the sports where you can let off steam the most, but beware of those who lack breath! Another alternative of racket games: padel, we play with 4 players, it's fun and accessible to all and if you miss a partner, don't panic, Whatsapp groups are available to members to solve this problem. The club also has jorkyball (soccer 3) and soccer 5 fields, petanque and other various games. Great team available and dedicated to a good atmosphere.

Practice range, putting green, 18-hole Pitch&Putt course, clubhouse and pro shop, this is what this quality site includes, where the welcome is very pleasant. Golf school and courses for children and adults. The course, even if it is concentrated on a minimum of space, is quite pleasant, and you can even prolong the pleasure with 6 extended holes. A bar is open all day. The Green Fee restaurant is open for lunch (except Monday), Friday and Saturday nights.

Close to the Gouffre de l'oeil Doux, between Saint-Pierre and Les Cabanes de Fleury, this beautiful Conservatoire du Littoral property offers a wide range of activities. Its 630 hectares are ideal for hiking, horse-riding and mountain biking. A mini-farm housing cows, donkeys, billy goats, goats, pigs, rabbits and other animals is also available to visit. In fine weather, pony rides for children are also available. Everything you need for a great family outing!

Since its creation in 1978 by Robert Margé, a passionate bull and horse breeder, this manade has become the most important bullfighting farm in France. The farm includes four breeds: toro brave, black argus, wagyu and porc noir. The family-run farm offers activities for the whole family, including cattle sorting, horseback riding and evening events. You can buy the estate's bull and black pig meat and enjoy tapas evenings with DJ or at the restaurant "Les tables de la Bâtisse". Guest rooms are just a stone's throw away.

Created in 1964, the only ski resort in the Aude region welcomes holidaymakers until April, depending on snow conditions. With 4 ski lifts, a cable car, 11 downhill ski runs and 2 snowshoe trails, you'll be in the midst of unspoiled nature. Straddling the territories of Camurac and Montaillou, on the edge of the Ariège department, come and breathe and discover a mountain accessible to all, as well as a breathtaking panorama of the entire Pyrenean chain! This family-friendly, medium-altitude resort has retained the authenticity and warmth of a mountain village. Particularly well-suited to beginners, with its ski school, there's something for everyone. Restaurants are located at the foot of the slopes. In mid-February, don't miss the new edition of the Camuraquette, which has become a not-to-be-missed event: over two days, you can take part in 3 snowshoe hikes (different levels: from beginners to full-day outings), as well as several afternoon activities: snowman and igloo building, D.V.A. detection and mountain rescue activities, etc. A themed evening on Friday evening, with stargazing at the end of the afternoon. For a different kind of fun, the resort offers the chance to try out new activities off the beaten track on snowscooters, or why not take the opportunity to try your hand at paragliding?

Sud Rafting is an outdoor agency offering thrilling water sports activities. Whether you're an amateur or a seasoned rafter, our professionals will share their passion with you on the banks of the River Aude, in complete safety. Canyoning, canorafting, rafting, hydrospeed, accrobranche, via corda, quad biking, horseback riding... Twenty years' experience for state-qualified instructors who will supervise you to the best of their ability, whether you're with family, friends or in a nature seminar. Leisure center and snack bar on site.

In the gorges of the Aude, 5 minutes from Axat, on the road Do-Romeu, Pisciculture Pisciculture is an ideal place for lovers of nature. In group, in family, in couple you can try fishing. Samuel will be happy to have you visit his fish farm and discover his know-how. Several forms are proposed: trout fishing (equipment made available), retail sale of the four different colours (fario, rainbow, fountain salmon, Arctic char), educational visit tracing the different stages of rearing. 150 000 fish are born here every winter! Most of them are detinée to the repeuplement of rivers in the region. The site is very pleasant for an introduction to fishing. Fishers leave with their fish paid by weight: € 9 per kilo.

Carcassonne's Pôle Aqualudique, due to open in 2021, is living up to its promise and attracting large numbers of locals and tourists alike. Located opposite the banks of the Aude on the emblematic Païchérou site, the pools boast a soothing view over the countryside. This fun and sports complex features two swimming pools, one of which is outdoor, a relaxation pool with swan neck and massage jets, a waterslide and a paddling pool with games for the little ones. The 25-meter-long outdoor pool (same as the indoor pool) with its eight swimming lanes is a paradise for lap swimmers. A solarium is also available for sunbathing. Hydromassage and hydrobiking courses are also available. After exercise, you'll appreciate the more intimate balneo area, with a small pool equipped with massage beds, jets and fountains, as well as a second outdoor pool, sauna, hammam and sensory showers. Finally, a few words about the cardio-training area, with group classes and state-of-the-art machines for solo workouts. Special mention must be made of the themed evenings organized according to the season, such as the "Zen Evenings" or activities and entertainment during the Christmas vacations. Round off your visit with a stroll along the Aude river.

From Saint-Amans, we are committed to the D 999 towards Ribennes and, after a few kilometres, we joined the valley of Colagne, on which an artificial dam created a small lake. On its beach, there is a bar and parasols, car canoes, pedal boats and mountain bikes. Games occupy the children while parents are relax or bathing. The warned fisherman will look for some quiet corners for teasing trout.

Fancy a sunken breaststroke, windsurfing or paddleboarding? It's all possible at Lac de la Ganguise, halfway between Carcassonne and Toulouse, in the communes of Baraigne, Cumiés, Gourvielle and Molleville. The 280-hectare dammed lake forms the artificial Estrade reservoir, surrounded by pine forests, fields of sunflowers and wheat - open air guaranteed. This horseshoe-shaped lake mainly collects water from the Ganguise river to the south-east, making it the largest body of water in the département. The two arms of the lake meet at the dam to the northwest. A small island can be seen in the southern arm, home to grey herons and kingfishers, two protected species that are a delight for birdwatchers. For sports enthusiasts, sailing, windsurfing, horse-riding and fishing are just some of the activities on offer at the departmental nautical base, not forgetting swimming in hot weather (unsupervised) and fishing, even at night in some places (contact the Castelnaudary AAPPMA). You can hire your own boat, and if you're a keen sailor, why not join the Castelnaudary Sailing Club, which you can find here. Training courses are organized by the school, and numerous regattas and challenges take place regularly on the water, stimulating the competitive spirit and inculcating real bonds of solidarity and camaraderie.

Nauti Parc is a friendly leisure center located on the Indigo Coast, at the mouth of the Aude River. Accessible from 3 years old, it offers a series of water games: small electric boats, inflatable games, towed machines... Finally, if you are looking for more thrills, Nauti Parc rents boats (with or without license) and jet skis (with license). Note that the initiations and jet ski rides will be supervised by a state-qualified instructor. What to spend an excellent moment to the young and the adults.

The US Carcassonne XV gift store offers a variety of items linked to the rugby team, including jerseys, scarves and souvenirs.

Racing Club Narbonne Méditerranée is a sports club based in Narbonne. Racing Club Narbonne Méditerranée is a competitive rugby club. They are currently ranked 9th with 48 points. The club also offers an online store for fans wishing to buy merchandise. It's also possible to follow the club on social networks to stay connected.

The cellar opens its doors for a visit and a tasting. You will discover the secret of the First Bubble of the world and the functioning of the cooperative cellar, the work of the vine, the grape harvests and the wine making. Since 1531, the wines of Limoux develop fine bubbles during a second fermentation in the bottle. Since 1946, the local winemakers and teams have been making Limoux wines evolve remarkably well. The visit is free but guided tours are possible.

The Comité Départemental de Tourisme Equestre de l'Aude offers a wide range of activities and services for riders. Their website provides information on the various structures and associations affiliated to the French Equestrian Federation that issue equestrian tourism licenses.

Located in Campgast, in one of the hamlets of Puivert, the gliding club offers you to discover gliding thanks to different formulas. Come and fly over our most beautiful areas and historical sites, including the castle of Puivert. It is accessible to everyone and to children from 13 years old. Enjoy new sensations with a discovery flight of 20 to 30 minutes, your ticket is valid for one year! Don't hesitate to ask for information on the website or by phone.

This does not invent, a name such as a fishing guide! Yannick River, member of France's fly fishing team, a world-class champion in 2009, is a fishing guide approved by the French Lancer Fly Fishing Federation (FFPML). Yannick takes you fishing in Cathar country and elsewhere. Amateurs follow in freshwater (fly, predators), but also kayaking in brackish water ponds in the search for wolves, and even initiate with him the rockfishing, a popular sea fishing technique in Japan with soft lures adapted to rock fish (gobis, blenis…) that make inshore fishing very sporty!

Thanks to the diversity of its landscapes and fishing grounds, the Aude offers considerable and varied fishing potential. Everywhere, you can combine the art of fishing with the discovery of a variety of sparklingly beautiful landscapes: the Pays de Sault, the Razès, the Lauraguais, the Montagne Noire and the Narbonnais. From Narbonne to Castelnaudary, the Canal du Midi, its diversions and ancillary waterways offer great fishing spots. The Aude fishing federation groups together 26 AAPPMAs.

Specialized in kite kite, Sendra Bazar has in his pre-packed boots two and four lines for novices and pro, acrobatic kites, freestyle… and monofils for children and adults. What spend a good time to flirt with the wind on the sea front of Port la Nouvelle! Shipping costs are offered from an expenditure of € 100. Among the brands are Khéo, Active People, Sawdust, Free, Aerobie, Various, Elliot, Exel, Ozone, Onda, Revolution…

The Spéléo-Club de l'Aude is a caving club based in Alet-les-Bains. Affiliated with the Fédération Française de Spéléologie, it is approved by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of the Environment. The club offers underground explorations and invites visitors to follow their adventures on their blog. The club is supported by several sponsors, including Cousin-Trestec, Aventure Verticale, Raumer, Peguet and Point Energie 31. The next National Caving Days will take place on the first weekend of October 2022. The club is twinned with Spéléo Club Alpin La Cordée in Mouscron, Belgium.

Adventure is adventure and horseback riding, it makes sense. A weekend or a week to discover the wild Cathar country, through trails and trails in unspoilt nature, panoramic landscapes, at the pace of the Arab half-blood, Spanish horses, or children's ponies. In the evening, when the riders have full eyes and horses full of their feet, it is time to make a well-deserved stop in small hotels either simple or in the inhabitant… A relaxing stay, but with professional escorts and well-performing logistics for an unforgettable experience. To know that there are also proposals for day hikes and that the Ferme Ferme du Causse organises numerous activities around the equidae, including all levels of equestrian.

Admit it, you've always dreamed of getting behind the wheel of a Rosalie and riding hard by the sea? Pub Cycles grants your wish but does much more by offering you bicycles, mountain bikes and VTC and even VAE (electric), karts, electric scooters... Once equipped, go and discover the surroundings by taking the bike paths or the tracks that crisscross the Clape. Here is a nice activity to do with family or friends generating a lot of fun and beautiful discoveries.

The club has been thrilling the people of Narbonne since its creation in 1907! In 1979, the year of apotheosis with a double Bouclier de Brennus, Racing Club Narbonnais climbed to the very top of the French rugby elite. Today, the club competes in the Nationale 1 division and relies on a training center within the RCNM Association and its valuable coaching staff, supported by strong partners and, above all, passionate supporters. Join us at match time at the Parc des Sports et de l'Amitié to cheer on the team in a supercharged atmosphere!

Only atvs are allowed on this trail, and all cyclists are forced to ride in the same direction, assuring you safety and serenity if you are accompanied by children. At the beginning of the Oustalet area, close to the pony-club, the loop evolves on a wooded road sheltered from the wind. A few descents are your journey, for the delight of the youngest and least trained. As for those who were waiting for the right place to stop, you will find it when you face the Eye of the Eye panel: a few hundred metres to walk, and you will be there!

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1 h.

Difficulty: average.

This leisure center, located between Gruissan and Narbonne-Plage, next to Aquajet, offers you to tame the wind and the waves. You can venture out onto the sand in a sand yacht or on a skateboard, but bigger, towed by a kite surf or wing. Or you can opt for the sea in a kayak or a paddle, one of which can accommodate 10 people! You will have access to these activities supervised by instructors as friendly as concentrated. With them, you will quickly feel safe and, with a little training, you will quickly feel at ease.

The club run by Julien and Caroline, two ex-champions of windsurfing, is one of the must-see spots in the sport. Located on the Goulet spot, it attracts professional riders and amateurs looking for equipment and training. The duo rents out windsurf and paddle equipment, organizes courses, hosts events during the summer season and puts two skateboard ramps at your disposal. At the Wesh Center Crew, you can also eat a delicious burger or have a drink, while enjoying a breathtaking view of the pond. A great spot!

Royal Kids or the children's paradise… As soon as the end of your cabbage has put a foot in what will appear to it as the 7 ^th wonder of the world, it will be very difficult for him not to succumb to this universe made of foam mattresses, plastic balls fields, slides, toboggan track, soccer field, giant Lego, mini-runway go, mini-disco… Even children under 3 have a small space dedicated to their psychomotor. Everything has been thought of so that your offspring can play and romping safely. Sony, the director, and his team (even if children are under the responsibility of their parents). While the kids move from one workshop to another, the parents have a vast space to chat, sip a lemonade, devour a piece (snack), connect to wi-fi, watch a match broadcast live… Events are regularly organized like initiation to hip hop dance, photo shootings, costumed afternoons… Finished birthdays at home. with a horde of small to occupy a whole afternoon, Royal Kids takes Care of everything and the kids love, so why don't we forget, especially the prices are Totally Affordable… Royal Kids, how not to think ahead ?

More than just an attraction: a place to relax, enjoy natural sports and dine out, the Lac de la Cavayère ski lift combines the best of water sports in the largest expanse of water on site. From simple ski lifts to wake-boarding and paddleboarding demos and contests, beginners and enthusiasts alike can free-style on the floating structures dotted around the course, while sipping a soft drink at the end of the day in front of the beautiful surrounding countryside.

Above all for cyclists, this hiking is also possible by a guided walk of 8 km. You can explore the beautiful hilly trails of the region and discover the many natural treasures of the area. So don't miss the 12 ^th edition of the!!

Tariff: 7 €.

Distance: 8 km.

Departure: visit the Municipal municipal stadium.

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Created by Carcassonne Agglo, which comprises 82 municipalities, Les Bains de Minerve consists of an outdoor basin and two interiors, a relaxation area with sauna and steam bath, a snack and a restaurant. Various activities are proposed, such as aquabike, "baby swimmer" initiation, activities for future mothers that take place with a midwife, and many aquatic games. Animations are organized for children who can, for example, celebrate their birthday here. The relaxation area allows you to enjoy benefits such as different types of massages, osteopathy sessions, sauna or steam bath, or floral therapy. Everything is studied for the well-being and comfort of visitors. Because relaxation is important for all, Les Bains de Minerve is equipped with a wheelchair and a wheelchair for the shower, for people with reduced mobility. The place is ideal for a relaxing break in a Zen atmosphere.

For people who are fond of strong sensation, "Haute Vallée de l'Aude" is the perfect place to practice canyoning, rafting,  hydrospeed, or other water running sports suggested by Rodéoraft. The starting point of the adventure is at Belvianes and Cavirac, small village 4 km in the south of Quillan. Managed by professionals, you will discover with the current of the exceptional landscapes in the middle of a green nature, and you will experience an unforgettable feelings for kids and for adults.

Looking for an extraordinary experience in complete safety? Chutextrem is a skydiving center where you can discover the unique sensations of tandem skydiving. Looking for thrills and adrenalin? Treat yourself to an unforgettable experience! Open your eyes wide, take a breath of exhilarating oxygen, jump off and enjoy a moment of absolute freedom. You'll be able to admire the incredible panorama that surrounds you over the Corbières, the Pyrenees and the coastline.

JetXtreme is the specialist of jet-ski and towed devices such as buoys, canapés and other bananas in the Aude and Pyrénées-Orientales departments. The jet-ski offer goes from the baptism to the excursion, while passing by the initiation where, well framed by a graduate monitor, you will appreciate your session in full safety.

Géraldine and Christophe's water sports center is located on the banks of the Pissevaches lake. Many activities are available: paddle, giant paddle, kayak, wingfoil, wingsurf, kitesurf, ski lift... Depending on your choice, you can practice your hobby on the sea or on the pond. Glisse & Kite also offers a most unusual experience... Imagine yourself at sunset, on a floating pontoon in the middle of the water, comfortably seated on deckchairs and enjoying aperitifs and tapas with friends, family... or just the two of you!

Only a few minutes away from the medieval city, the Carcassonne Golf Club is a place full of serenity. This golf club offers you an 18-hole course, with gentle slopes, accessible to all, or start with 9 holes to familiarize yourself with the practice range gently. Open all year round, you can ask the two professionals Matthieu Bozio and Kévin Delvalle, for individual or group lessons, adapted to your practice and your objectives. Possibility to eat at the Bistrot d'Auriac or at the gastronomic restaurant of the Domaine d'Auriac.

Lovers of outdoor activities are welcome in the Montagne Noire, in this haven of peace, dedicated to peaceful strolls. Le Petit Paradou is an ideal leisure area for children aged 3 to 15: signposted pony rides, acrobatic courses close to the ground, various workshops to discover animal life, learn about bird nesting boxes, insect shelters, fishing rods, or learn about gardening... A mini-farm enables visitors to familiarize themselves with goats, chickens, turtles and rabbits, from an early age.

Sunkart is the right place to indulge in the joys of karting. With its 700 m FFSA approved track, its hairpin bends, its straight line and its billiard-smooth tarmac, there is plenty to enjoy, especially if you get behind the wheel of the "Fun GTS", small 270 CC 4-stroke cars (intended for adults). The children, from 7 years old and measuring more than 1m20, will discover their first sensations of pilot on kartings of 120 CC. In groups (minimum 10 people), you can opt for the "Sprint" or "Endurance" formulas, challenge guaranteed.

Launched in 2020 by two champions from Nouvellois, Marion and Pierre Mortefon, Mortefon Watersports is an itinerant club specialized in board sports. Based on the beach of La Vieille Nouvelle - a very popular spot for riders - the club allows you to learn and improve in activities such as windsurfing, wing foil, stand-up paddle ... According to your desires, your level and the weather conditions, the duo accompanies you on other spots: pond of La Palme- Leucate, La Franqui, the beach of Chalets in Gruissan...

Throughout the year, "Ebkite" teaches kitesurfing to beginners as well as to advanced kitesurfers from 11 to 77 years old. You will be able to take initiation courses in group or in private, to make training courses of improvement, the whole on the pond of La Palme, Leucate or on the beach of Coussoules to La Franqui. We can also rent equipment and organize outings for company committees.

Located in an exceptional setting, on the banks of the Bages-Sigean lake, in the heart of the Regional Natural Park, the Narbonne nautical center is made up of experienced instructors with state diplomas. Come and meet the team who will do their best to satisfy your requests and will make you discover the glide in all its states; sailboat, catamaran, wing foil, kitesuf, wind foil, stand up paddle and for the small ones, moussaillons or optimist. Training courses, rentals, regattas; the choice is yours.

You dream of seeing the whole coast from above; live these magic moments, alone, in pairs or in trios, by discovering parasailing! You would like to slide at high speed on the water; you will be able to have fun with several people, on board of towed buoys, in family for young and old, or in teenagers and adults version, for sensations which shake you seriously! You want to learn how to jet ski; this is where it happens. At Fun Watergliss, professionals will advise and guide you so that these experiences remain pure pleasure.