Sports and leisure activities Pyrénées-Orientales

Between Ur and Font Romeu, dare to experience the big thrill and a good adrenaline rush with the giant tyrolean traverse, the accro-rocher (a kind of via ferrata) or the slack-highline (a cable pulled between two walls). In this ultra secure adventure park with beautiful views of the Cerdanya and the surrounding peaks, clinging to the cliff, you will discover real sensations, shared between the eagle and the chamois! It's fun, there's something for all levels (colour scale at the start of each activity), it's very well supervised, and what's more, it's sporting.

Do you want to stroll along the small mountain roads or to hurtle down the slopes like a madman? Eco Bike delivers a bike to your home or as a relay point throughout the Cerdanya and Capcir regions. Helmet and anti-theft device are provided, breakdown assistance included. All the information and the different formulas are on their website. Le Petit Futé liked this innovative concept which democratizes the electric bicycle. The Mountain Bike-FFC Catalan Pyrenees area has more than 40 approved circuits on more than 690 km of tracks and trails... so get in the saddle!

On the road between Mont Louis and Les Angles nestle the stables of Sabine. This horsewoman offers riding lessons, pony rental and finally horse rides to discover the Matte forest or the shores of Lake Matemale. We have been as much touched by the seriousness and professionalism of this equestrian centre as by the attention paid to animal welfare. Sabine makes it a point of honour. You can feel in her stable that the animals are happy and are not there to please the tourists. Long live the respect of animal dignity.

It jumps, slides, bounces and splashes in the water! Welcome to the Aqua Jump at the lake of Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts, a fun and sporting activity for young and old. Several courses installed on inflatable modules placed on the water are proposed to you. There is something for everyone: slide, catapult (we loved it!), trampoline, moonwalk (try walking on a wet carpet that slides!) and climbing wall. Fiesta, good atmosphere and fun guaranteed under the watchful eye of two B.N.S.S.A. monitors. Very refreshing!

Remember Point Break? Buddy is not dead, he retired to TSJ, and he's got it all figured out: a large, semi-covered wooden terrace just a stone's throw from the water, a tasteful decoration that combines rustic and modern, Buddha Bar-style lounge music and a nice team. And when the day falls, it's theme night all summer long. Forget about lazing around, the TSJ water park offers several activities from 4 to 77 years old: ski lift, water jump... A unique site in France thanks to the layout of the jumping modules.

The Col de la Llose offers nature lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts a splendid and wild site in the heart of the Natura 2000 Madres Coronat site, at an altitude of 1,866 m, you can count on Fred Maugery and the O Naturel team to give you a warm welcome and to help you add some dynamic colours to your stay in the Pyrénées-Orientales. In this environment dedicated to a multitude of summer and winter sports, you may be lucky enough to come across national teams training for pre-Olympic preparations. In the catalogue you can rent skis or electric mountain bikes for free or supervised practice, all the material and equipment for laser biathlon or paragliding. Enduro mountain biking trips, skating lessons, itinerant stays, mountain biking stays, snowshoeing nights are offered throughout the seasons. Children are not forgotten with the Ludic Park VTT, an area specially designed for them with several courses, a game with two free treasure hunts for the little ones. In winter, as soon as the snow has fallen, it's time for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and Nordic walking on the 70 km of marked and maintained trails. The rallying point of this multi-service and friendly leisure centre is a pretty mountain chalet with a pleasant south-facing terrace which serves as a bar-restaurant and offers very affordable dishes.

Fans of Tarzan, Avatar or Patrick Edlinger, your happiness is here, at the edge of the lake in a natural space at 2 min from the motorway. You will discover the pleasure of evolving in massive trees (two hundred year old plane trees!) and exploring the courses ranging from 3 to 20 meters high with different difficulties. All the courses are ultra secure with a continuous life line. It's fun, sporty and varied. We loved it... Before splashing in the lake!

Thierry's bike park is rather vast: 160 bikes for the big and small, the cool and the sporty. Ride along the greenways, down the slopes or through the pine forests, everything is possible with such a vast and eclectic range of bikes: mountain bikes, VTC, racing bikes and of course the famous Sunn electric bikes. You can rent them all year round (in winter by appointment). The prices are quite affordable and Thierry will give you plenty of advice on the routes. We recommend the rides along the pond or to the wild beaches north of Canet.

"Montagne Plaisir" offers, in summer, excursions in the Pyrenees on several rivers (Le Gourg des Annelles, Le Ceret...) and in the gorges of these canyons. During your way down and your journey, you will perform stunts, abseil, tobbogans and jumps on the playful passages under the rocks. Being able to swim is essential.

You want to watch marmots with their little ones, learn to recognize juniper berries, wonder in front of the majesty of theft of an eagle…? Contact Jacques Martin. Domiciled in the Eastern Pyrenees for more than thirty years, this accompanying guide takes you to the paths of the Mediterranean at the summits of the Pyrenees, from the Aude to Ariège through South Catalonia. Thanks to his advice and experience, you will make an exciting hike. Unleashing and elevation (both clean and figurative) guaranteed!

Center de Danse Coryphée is a dance school located in Argelès-sur-Mer. Founded in 2001, it offers classical, contemporary and modern jazz dance classes for enthusiasts aged 4 to 50 and over. The center has its own private hall, offering great flexibility in terms of timetables. The atmosphere is friendly and customer-oriented, with a touch of wit and humor. The premises are pleasant, with brand-new parquet flooring, and the room is air-conditioned for optimum comfort in all seasons. The audio equipment is of the highest professional quality. The center also offers leisure time slots, with no obligation to participate in the annual gala.

Up in Tordères, come and discover the pleasure of riding a donkey in this farm where you can also spend time with the other animals. You will also discover sheep, goats, llamas, aviaries with pheasants, pigeons and ducks. You can rent one or more donkeys to discover the Aspres at the rhythm of his steps, he will be equipped with a pack to carry your bags and your picnic. You can even organise your child's birthday party, with a marked out route on the donkey and a meeting with the other guests.

It is a 9-hole par 36 course, 3,000 m long, on slightly undulating natural terrain. A well-equipped golf course, open to all, beginners and initiated. Approved by the French Golf Federation, it hosts competitions that will allow you to be ranked. The atmosphere is friendly, you can rent equipment on site and take lessons, the competent and friendly team, specialist of the small ball will be at your disposal. The site covers about 20 hectares and the view is superb. A shop and a bar complete the offer of this beautiful place.

Three boats the Saint Honorat, Marie-André and the Angel, ensure maritime liaison Argelès Collioure and walks along the Rocky Coast. Guided tours in Collioure and Port-Vendres. Evenings in Collioure on reservation. Fishing, departure every morning at 6 am, return to 11 pm. Cannes and bait provided, thirty fishermen maxi, possible accompanying.

It's not just a club, but also a tennis school for children aged 4 to 18, who are divided into different levels: mini-tennis (4 to 6 years, 1 hour a week), tennis school (1.5 hours a week), training center (2 to 3 times 1.5 hours a week). The 2014-2015 season is marked by the arrival of a new teacher Nicolas Bally to replace Joël Mostef. A new learning philosophy has also been introduced for the -12 age group, to improve technical-tactical training and promote competition from an early age.

The XIII rugby club was created in 2005, merging XIII Catalan, founded in 1934, and Saint-Estève, founded in 1965. Chaired by Bernard Guasch, the club, which has just celebrated its 10th anniversary, competes in the French Rugby Super League championship, the only French representatives in this competition. The other major competition in which the Catalan Dragons take part is the Challenge Cup. They have their own Gilbert Brutus stadium in Perpignan, which seats 7,000 and stands 2,000.

The shared department between lowland and high mountain offers a wide variety of fishing sites: calm and winding rivers, torrents and lakes. The 60 mountain lakes between 1 500 metres and 2 500 metres of altitude are part of nature reserves or classified sites, including Lake des Bouillouses. Salmonids are found there, naturally. In the lakes of plain, that of Villeneuve de la Droo is known for its beautiful carp, that of the dam on the Agly is for its predators (pike, perch). Recreational fishing courses have been developed, open to all holders of a valid fishing card. Traditional opening dates for fishing run from 14 March to 20 September.

The Cambre d'Aze ski resort is accessible from the villages of Eyne and Saint-Pierre Dels Forcats, which are the two entry points. Its ski area, from 1,640 to 2,400 m altitude, offers 22 km of slopes sheltered from the pines and the wind, it stretches under an imposing glacial cirque, offering you an exceptional panorama of the sea, the Capcir, the Cerdagne and Spain. You will find 23 alpine ski runs for all levels, beginners' areas and toboggan runs.

Each season has its own activity at Oxygen Aventure. The range of activities is vast and the team of qualified instructors offers a multitude of activities on land, underground and on the water. The company has been in existence for some time and the instructors are well versed in the sport and will be able to guide you according to your level. Whatever the activity you choose, the equipment is of course provided because you don't go into a canyon in flip-flops! Oxygen Aventure also supervises outside the department (canyoning and potholing in Ariège) and adapts to the needs of groups (schools, sports clubs, companies...).

At the foot of the Corbières mountains, this centre houses about twenty horses and ponies and offers teaching, riding, boarding, breaking-in... The courses take place during the school holidays and allow you to broaden your equestrian knowledge or simply to have a good time with horses and riders. The horse or pony rides will allow you to discover the limestone hills of the massif, the vineyards and also the Mediterranean plants.

"The family resort par excellence. Many little Catalans, or others, have put on their skis for the first time here, at the resort of La Quillane. Only 5 slopes and 2 lifts, instructors who are pleasant with beginners, ideal for getting familiar with skiing. A conviviality until the restaurant of the station where the broad smiles show the happiness to receive you. A 4 seasons resort, open all year round for a lot of activities.

Ap Sara is a choreographic workshop where classical and contemporary dance classes are taught from the age of 4 and by age level up to seniors. The goal is to free the artistic potential of each person as well as their creativity. Knowing oneself also goes through body expression and Sarah will help you to assert yourself through dance. Sarah, a professional dancer, also teaches synchronized swimming at the Saint Cyprien Swimmers' Circle and her students, young and old, are fans of their teacher.

Ski area at 2,470 m altitude with a 900 m vertical drop, 10 lifts for 35 runs, a total of 50 km groomed and prepared by a staff dedicated to customer care. A 500-meter-long Snow Park, freestyle area, half-pipe, snowshoeing, ski touring, dog sledding, snowkiting, groomer baptism, kite-school, as well as a children's play area with igloo building. You're sure to fall in love with Porté-Puymorens.

Laure and Yannick welcome you to Mas Yala in a beautiful green setting, close to the sea. On the program: riding lessons for all ages and especially superb horseback rides in the Albères. The courses, lessons and rides take place all year round and are adapted to all ages and levels. Le Futé enjoyed the ride on the heights of Argelès along small paths and enjoying wonderful views of the sea.

Ranked among the Top 10 facilities worldwide (yes, yes), Lou Bac Montain is an attraction not to be missed. How does it work? A toboggan on a monorail that you pilot at the speed you want, up to a maximum of 42 km/h, over 2,000 meters of descent, 430 meters of vertical drop, with passages at 70% declination, in complete safety. Add to this an incredible panorama in summer or winter, with the possibility of night descents in winter. Minimum height 1.25 m for a solo descent, otherwise children can descend between the legs of an adult.

Like a bird, take the height, with two people, or in a basket of ten people. The Cerdanya seen from above whatever the season is of an insolent beauty. Experienced pilots will help you discover, in complete safety, the fabulous mountain landscapes as the wind blows from one massif to another, while crossing the border of the Pyrenees freely. A wonderful gift to offer or to share for superb photos and unforgettable memories!

Corneilla-la-Rivière offers visitors a variety of activities and tourist sites to discover. This sports association offers paintball games in a safe, natural setting. Players can take advantage of a spacious, well-appointed playing field to experience intense, fun-filled moments.

Triptik is a company specializing in canyoning and rafting activities located in Prades, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Participants could enjoy water jumps, slides and abseiling. The wetsuits provided ensured they didn't feel the chill of the water.

Théâtre du Réflexe is a theater company based in Canohès. They offer a varied program of shows for all audiences, including 50-minute shows for young audiences. Shows include "Rondouille et Pipelette", "Mélinda et l'ogre", "Pitipopiépla et l'extravagante Isabella", "Le Père Noël prend des vacances", "Conte de Jean de l'ours par le berger Célestin", "L'histoire du Noël de Renard par l'enchanteur Merlin et la fée Morgane", "Entrées clownesques" and "Farfelu et Farfouillette". They also offer shows for the general public, such as "Chut!", stories for children aged 6 and over, and "Faut qu'on cause!", sketches. The Théâtre du Réflexe is also available for performances in other venues, whether in their own theater or on location throughout France.

Cobra Watercraft 66 specializes in water sports. They offer activities such as water scooters and water skiing. For more information, please contact Cobra Watercraft 66 directly on 04 68 61 15 68.

Do you want to discover the mountains and the Catalan Pyrenees Regional Natural Park in a different way? Welcome to Altipyr, which offers a whole range of activities for a beautiful communion between man and animal in a breathtaking setting. Pierre, your host or guide is a crazy lover of his region and will be able to share his passion with you on donkey back or on foot. On his land, on the banks of the stream, he has set up a charming campsite on the farm, a teepee and a yurt. All the details on the website, classic or à la carte formulas.