Sports and leisure activities Pyrénées-Orientales

Thrill seekers, you have found your guide! Dominique not only collects diplomas and qualifications, he also knows how to share his good mood and his passion with you. When this big, stocky and smiling guy takes you to a canyon or on a hike, he knows what he's talking about. And his playground is the gorges of the Llech or the canyons of the Vallespir. Aventure Active also has a nautical base in the gorges of the Aude and invites you to beautiful descents in rafting, hydro-speed or kayak in dreamlike scenery...

Ozone 3 promises sports and fun in the great outdoors. From the most peaceful activities in winter: snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, warm-water canyoning, dog-sledding - to the most extreme: snow rafting, ice diving, motor-free quad biking... In summer, there's hiking, mountain biking and quad biking, via ferrata, rafting, canyoning and even hot-air ballooning. This summer, we were particularly taken with the astro-hikes, which take you through pure, starry skies, and the night-time walks with a delicious mountain meal in the refuge. Unforgettable!

The most important whitewater base of the department offers canyoning, with its slides and jumps, rafting, or hydrospeed and tubbing, individual buoy descent on the Têt. Glide and emotions guaranteed. But the little ones are not forgotten, because there are several accrobranche courses for the "pitchounes" from 3 to 6 years old (and also for the older ones). A picnic area welcomes you on the riverside. A place 100% nature and sport!

Located in the heart of the pines, between 1,500 and 2,400 meters above sea level, the small village of Formiguères enjoys an exceptional natural environment. Skiers of all levels will easily find their happiness in the 65 ha of skiable terrain spread over 19 runs and a free-ride zone. Combining traditional mountain life with Catalan culture, the resort guarantees a jovial atmosphere. Numerous activities are offered throughout the year such as fishing at the lake of Camporells, mountain biking, climbing and more recently the rental of electric mountain bikes.

It is the resort of the 4 seasons and the first multi-activity outdoor experience area in the Pyrenees. Puigmal Pyrenees-Cerdagne, a natural setting for environmentally friendly tourism, offers an ideal terrain for the practice of outdoor sports with routes dedicated to trail, ski touring, Nordic walking and mountain biking / EV. In the heart of the Pyrenees-Cerdagne, between 1100 m and 2921 m of altitude, this massif is an emblematic site and a long-standing popular destination on the Catalan and French side. The former ski resort has been successfully converted.

Watersport 66 offers you sliding attractions on huge buoys or on giant bananas designed to accommodate several people towed at more than 20 km/h. Initiation and discovery of water skiing, wakeboarding, stand-up paddle, kayak with an adapted learning method that gets you out of the water without any trouble from the first day. Supervised by a team of professionals, a single lesson is enough to enjoy the pleasures of water sports! Watersport 66 welcomes groups and company seminars and team building.

From May to September, discover canyoning with professionals, in the rivers and torrents of the Pyrénées-Orientales. Water hikes, progressive and confirmed discovery of canyoning mainly on the slopes of the Canigó massif. From the gorges of Galamus to the canyon of Llech, via the gourg des Anelles, Jean Guitard's team will take you through gorges, waterfalls, circular basins and slides allowing the craziest slides... Friendly atmosphere.

At the foot of the rocky coast, where the Pyrenees begin (or end), the Water Sport Aventure team will make your mouth water without drinking the cup with its three flagship activities: sea kayaking, paddle and windsurfing. These last two activities are nice but the Futé really loved the sea kayak rides to discover the hidden coves of the Côte Vermeille and to move at the water's edge to better observe without disturbing. All the walks are supervised and do not require exceptional physical condition.

Stand-up paddle on a river, it's simple but you had to think about it! RiverSide Paddle invites you to explore the mouth of the Tech (the Tech jar) as well as the Mas Larrieu nature reserve to the rhythm of your paddle. The pure and silent glide of the stand-up paddle or kayak is ideal for observing sea birds and the many fish... a very zen "Discovery" ride. Eco-friendly and fun, this is a very original way to discover the natural riches of the Radieuse coast in a different way. Beware, shoes are mandatory, no flip-flops!

Alain, a mountain and sea lover, has no equal on the coast to share his discoveries and wonders with experienced divers or beginners. In July and August, the club offers guided snorkeling in the Paulilles cove in the heart of the marine park. What we really loved at Scuba Passion is the unique, warm and friendly atmosphere (no joking about safety) and the personality of the captain. Alain, between two dives, has so many stories to tell about the area and the wrecks... We still dream about it!

Olivier Bajard's international pastry school is not intended for professionals. It also offers workshops for gourmet lovers in workshops scheduled throughout the year. Adults and children will find their happiness to realize and enjoy the recipes that make lovers of pastry and chocolate lovers dream. A warm and friendly moment. You leave with new skills; but also your stamped embroidered apron of the school, the pencil and the recipe book.

Navivoile is a catamaran with a yellow hull, 24.70 x 10 m, aboard which three qualified sailors welcome you all summer long. For an unforgettable day during which you will have the opportunity to sail along the Rocky coast, we advise you to opt for "swimming and grilling". The romantics will be able to choose to enjoy the Mediterranean sweetness by choosing the "sunset" option. In addition, a new cruise has been created "A la rencontre du Grand dauphin" (Meeting the Bottlenose Dolphin) departing from and returning to Port-Vendres in summer.

Lovers of thrills and vertigo, you have found your guide. Michel Mondié (30 years spent in the elite of mountain rescue) invites you to a sportive and playful discovery of the beautiful Catalan Country: climbing, via ferrata, canyoning, hiking. There is something for all levels and all publics. Attention: small structure so pampered supervision and absolute safety! And we can tell you, it really favours human relations and knows how to adapt to the level of each one. Le Petit Futé really loved it and spent unforgettable moments!

More than 1.2 million visitors each year, 16 hectares are dedicated to leisure activities, fishing, swimming, rowing or canoeing, but also walking, running or cycling around it (nearly 8 km) with a health course and a magnificent view of the mountains as a bonus. It is a place for the whole family in summer and winter. The picnic areas and walking paths are very well maintained. The second lake of 14 ha is a bird sanctuary.

At 2 minutes from Le Boulou, on the edge of the lake of Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Cort, you have to be at least 1.20 m tall to play the tarzans, the little ones (from 3 to 7 years old) have their own course "Ptit Pousse", a continuous life line and an access to the splash tyrolienne which crosses the water. Count on 3 hours for the complete course and take advantage of it to picnic, fish, swim, go pedal boating or horseback riding. Possibility of restoration with the guinguette of the Lake.

In this leisure area, supervised by instructors and comprising 130 workshops and 19 courses, discover L'Acrocabane, a high-net playground where children can play without a harness; the Tour de l'Extrême for daredevils (aged 12 and over), with jumps in an Airbag, including one from 28 m; a zip-line circuit over 330 m long; and Drop'in, a water park with waterslides with or without diving boards, and with or without buoys. Catering point.

No need to have a perfect swing to be able to play on these courses. Two 18-hole courses with 36 synthetic turf tracks in a tropical environment of nearly 5,000 m² are located along the water's edge, fed by small waterfalls. The 4 year olds are entitled to clubs of their own size, which facilitates movement. The place is planted with trees and is very exotic, a snack bar with terrace welcomes you for the small thirsts. Amateur or professional, you are sure to have a good time.

To discover the Côte Vermeille on a stable, fast and ecological boat. Aléoutes is a multi-activity leisure club where sea kayaking holds a central place that takes you to places accessible only by kayak with a mask and tuba break in wild creeks. We like the sunset formula with aperitif break, the camp-hiking, coastal trekking through the marine reserve to reach the Costa Brava or passing Cape Béar to enter the bay of Collioure. The more adventurous will appreciate the raids over several days.