Water sports and leisure activities Gard

There is a swimming pool located at the end of the complex de la Laune, next to the football fields and the campsite. As soon as the showers are over, there are two heated pools: one covered and one outside. The outdoor pool is only open in summer. Many grassy and well-shaded areas, ideal for relaxing, await the swimmers. It is possible to eat on the spot with a wide choice of drinks and delicacies. Nearby, there is a track for cross-country runners.

The meeting point is at Saint-Sériès in the Hérault department, but Kayak tribu offers you the chance to explore the Gard on kayaks ranging from 1 to 3 passengers, as well as paddles to navigate the Vidourle river and the magnificent Hérault gorges. Accessible from the age of 5, the activities include several courses ranging from 1 (for the paddle) to 14 km. An axe- and tomahawk-throwing stand has also recently opened. Lifejackets disinfected after each use, watertight containers and equipment are provided. Have a great vacation!

We already know about the Ardèche gorges at Valon-Pont-d'Arc, but there's also the possibility of taking to the water and the waves on the Gardon and its gorges. Natu'Rando offers you a choice of boats to navigate from Fournes to Remoulins, as far as the Saint-Nicolas bridge. The longest course, the integral, is 35 km long, but a range of 6 courses, from the smallest to the largest, will suit every arm! Our qualified instructors will teach you how to paddle, either in a canoe or on a paddle. So grab your paddles! Bike rides and via ferrata kit rental.

To discover Le Grau-du-Roi from another angle than the mainland, head to the Ponant nautical base to see the bay of a flamboyant and lively Grau, the land seen from the sea and the waterways. The leitmotiv of the Windsurf Park is relaxation, experience and sharing. You can rent a catamaran, sea kayak, windsurf, stand up paddle for an hour or more and discover the many pleasures of the water with your family (from 6 years old). State-qualified instructors will supervise you and introduce you to the joys of gliding on the water.

Come on, sailors! For a few hours, you'll be able to live your sailing dream. Departing from Port-Camargue, you'll be able to take part in sea outings lasting from a few hours to a full day. In summer, you can watch the sunset from the boat's deck. Climb aboard a maxi-catamaran with Alain the skipper, take part in the maneuvers on board, enjoy a sailboat cruise, and experience intense sensations on the waves of the big blue. With family or friends, you'll have a fabulous time leaving from Le Grau-du-Roi.

Base Nautique des Camboux is a small oasis located in Sainte-Cécile-d'Andorge, in the heart of the Cévennes, on a superb 8-hectare lake. With family, friends or on your own, you'll enjoy a wide range of water sports: pedalos, paddles, canoes and kayaks for hire. A refreshment bar and light meals are also available on site. The Graine d'Explo association also offers a variety of outdoor activities to explore the surrounding area. Canyoning, caving, hiking, mountain biking... there's something for everyone! All just 15 minutes from Alès.

The Aigues-Mortes marina is located at the junction of the Canal d'Aigues-Mortes à Sète and the Chenal du Grau du Roi. It has 35 visitor berths, water, electricity, toilets and showers. The residential complex is of the highest quality, with Marinas for river and sea boating enthusiasts. Aigues-Mortes and its ^13th-century ramparts adjoin the port. You can admire the colors of the marshes in the distance, and stay in this unique place, thanks to a wide range of accommodation options: campsites, rentals, modest or luxury hotels.

A real competition pool of 25 m long and 10 water lines, a pool with a bubbling bath, a huge 35 m slide, huge bay windows to make the place very bright and sunny, this recent high-tech water sports center is really at the forefront of progress in the field. You can come and swim alone but also take lessons. Its great plus for the nice days: large outdoor grassy areas where you can lounge on deckchairs. Many activities are also offered during the vacations.

The Cèze is a magnificent river, and here's a great way to make the most of it. A team of qualified instructors will give you the best advice depending on the temperature and water level, and the return trip is organized by minibus. You can choose from 4, 8 or 14 km routes, depending on your wishes and your level, and 29 km excursions over 1 or 2 days are also possible, outside the summer season and by reservation. Swimming stops can be made, and there's a small snack bar and an affordable equipment store on site.

This year, the Railway Nîmois Sports Club offers free diving for women. The aim of this operation is to popularize this activity that is still little known and practised, especially among those ladies. The initiation is smooth in the swimming pool of the Pablo Neruda center, the first Wednesday of every month until June (included). The meeting takes place between 21 a. m. and 22 p. m. Once the swimming pool is deserted by the swimmers. In this space alone, and carefully supervised by professionals, you can discover this sport at your pace.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1 p. m.

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Notice to sailing, kitesurfing and paddleboarding enthusiasts and professionals... L'école de la mer, a huge white vessel inaugurated in 2018 to best meet the needs of trainees. For over 25 years, the association has been providing all apprentice sailors, riders and experts with adapted equipment. The sports village adjoins the nautical base. It faces the catamaran and optimist slipway, the UCPA pontoon for boat access to kitesurfing spots, and is located 200 meters from Plage-Nord and close to the shops.

Canoe rental and courses on the Cèze, and quad bikes for children.

This nautical base is a tailor-made place to spend quality time with friends or family, on, in or around the water, whether you're looking for sporting fun or lounging on the grass. Giant paddleboats and pedalos await smaller groups, but between two swims, you can also try your hand at climbing or via ferrata, tree climbing or mountain biking, or even archery. Friday evenings feature concerts and film screenings.