Water 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...

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!

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!

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.

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.

Organiser of outings, weekends and outdoor courses such as canyoning, mountain biking, climbing, rafting, hydrospeed, sea and river kayaking, via ferrata... Multidisciplinary and very professional, Sabrina and Jean from In Extremis Aventura will help you discover the department in its adventure and open air version. Whatever the activity, quality equipment is provided. The spearhead of In Extremis remains canyoning, an activity that starts at the age of 8 and is available in several versions depending on the level of each person. And in Vallespir, the canyons are magnificent!

Sailing, dinghy sailing or catamaran sailing at an altitude of 1,500 m is possible, the Ourson sailing club offers you the beach in the mountains. A supervised beach with water games and various water sports activities. Pedal boats, canoes, stand-up paddles, kayaks and windsurfing boards for hire. You will also benefit from a restaurant service in a paradisiacal setting in the heart of the Matte forest and numerous activities for children next to the nautical club.

Really nice and pleasant dives in this club where good mood reigns. The instructors know their job perfectly and moreover they like it. As far as services are concerned, it's classic: first dives, training from level 1 to level 4, and you can even learn Tek. On the practical side, the parking lot is very close, so you can forget about the hassle of carrying your equipment to the club. The equipment, that of the club, is in perfect condition. Safety first.

The underwater trail can be visited by swimming on the surface, equipped with a mask, snorkel and fins. A series of submerged panels serve as a guide and take you into the world of silence. You explore the small rocky depths of the marine reserve in 5 stages over a distance of 250 metres in complete safety, with lifeguards watching over the area during opening hours. The visit is commented directly to your ears with the help of the FM snorkel. A beautiful and tasty initiation to the discovery of the fascinating ecosystem of the Côte Vermeille.

This international diving center, in existence since 1954 and approved by the French Ministry of Youth and Sports and the FFESSM (Fédération française d'études et de sports sous-marins), offers you first-rate equipment and staff to discover the Côte Vermeille seabed. First dives take place by appointment on the rocky seabed in Collioure Bay, and daily snorkeling excursions are organized (equipment provided).

Located in Matte Forest, it brings together many activities for the summer: swimming, sailing school, pedal boats, fishing, mountain biking, sports trails, golf courses, golf courses, horse riding, horse rental, archery and adventure tours.

Diving under the ice in winter is an unforgettable experience, almost poetic for some enthusiasts: the bubbles stick to the icy ceiling, the sun makes its way through the hole dug in the lake, the light rays are almost palpable, no blue around you but green. If you are tempted by the experience, go for 20 minutes of extreme sensations, warm in a waterproof suit, secured by a life line. The diving is done with a Réderis Plongée instructor. Approved by the Federation of diving and youth and sports.

Gérard and Pascale Puig and their team will help you discover and enjoy the Grande Bleue, whether you are a beginner or an expert. The exceptional sites are always chosen according to the weather of the day. You will be able to explore the Banyuls Cerbère Marine Nature Reserve in complete safety and experienced divers (level 2 minimum) will dive on wrecks just a stone's throw from Spanish waters. In winter, the centre offers ice diving courses in the Catalan Pyrenees at the resort of Les Angles (January and February).