Sports and leisure activities Gers

This disused former railroad line, inaugurated in 1893, has been converted into a 33-kilometer greenway. Hikers, horse riders, cyclists and joggers can enjoy the route, alone or with the family, in complete safety and close to nature, far from cars and asphalt. Condom is the starting point, with a 21 km link to Lagraulet-du-Gers. Cazeneuve is 8 km from Eauze. This bucolic route is within easy reach of major tourist sites such as Larressingle, Mouchan, the hamlet of Vopillon and Montréal-du-Gers.

On foot or by bike, this hiking loop reserves a varied and varied landscape. However, rest assured that there are no big difficulties in perspective! In a landscape of slopes and vineyards, your journey leads you in particular to the villages of Juillac and Tourdun, to close the Aménagé lake, km away. In the summer, why not complete your effort with the comfort of a swimming? With family or friends, here is an interesting option for the Sunday exit!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 15,4 km.

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Markup: yellow and black.

In this forest acrobatic park, all adventurers will find a course to suit them. Three of the courses are accessible to the very young, and with over 120 games, you'll never see time go by! Green courses for beginners, blue courses for advanced climbers and red courses up to 15 m for thrill-seekers. Adrenalin guaranteed on the 2 150 m zip lines crossing the lake! New: 2 evening events in summer and Big Jump!

In the lush Gers forest, the Base de Loisirs at Aignan is a pleasant surprise. Its sandy beach is almost reminiscent of the sea, and its lake invites refreshing swims in July and August. A waterslide is available for children. Fishermen and sports enthusiasts are not left out, with a volleyball court and marked trails for hiking, cycling and horse-riding. Picnic tables dotted around the forest invite you to relax. As an added bonus, a guinguette offers meals and snacks in summer.

If the relief is undulating and extremely wooded setting, the lake Lacoste of 13 hectares extends under your eyes like a huge gleaming mirror where the sky is reflected. In this peace, do not hesitate to plunge and throw you to water: in summer, the site is supervised by swimming instructors and in a delimited perimeter, with you the pleasures of the bathing! When you have some enough, a beach of fine sand enables you to deploy your towel and to leave Gers to regain the seaside which you will want to imagine well. One will not lie you, the site is fabulous, very full with many proposals for activities like the canoe-kayak, the paddle and even the canoe. The fishermen know it well and there do not hesitate to come to tease fish! La Guinguette, brasserie-snack, are the emblematic gourmet point of the lake and gastronomy and conviviality marry there in the laughter during all of summer. Local produce, local cuisine and exotic or break afternoon snack, up to one hour of the morning one is there well and the concerts put rhythm into holidays.

On the program, the descent of the Save and Gesse rivers, between Puymaurin and Samatan. Mathieu, the friendly owner, offers boats for rent and advises you on more or less sporting routes. You will go around magnificent waterfalls, inviting you to take a break or to swim. Beautiful emotions in perspective! Take your time, the descent is free. On your return, enjoy the barbecue available at the base. To vary the pleasures, you can also rent paddles and electric bikes.

The 13 hectares and the wooded environment of the Lacoste lake, with its hilly relief, make the success of this renowned leisure base. With free access all year round, you can swim for free in the summer within a perimeter defined by the team of lifeguards and practice aquatic activities such as paddling or canoeing. In July and August, a fine sand beach is set up and the guinguette is open, often organizing theme evenings. Everything to spend a pleasant moment with family or friends!

Condom's entertainment base proposes you to discover the Land countryside on a canoe for the hour or half a day. Beginners can be accompanied by a monitor for a 3-hour walk or a 2-hour class course. Those who prefer to navigate will be able to move freely on courses of 3 km, 6 km or 12 km depending on the level and time available.

Tariff: depending on the rental of equipment.

Duration: 1 a. m. to 2 p. m.

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With its lake promenade, skatepark, multi-sports field, playground, boulodrome and swimming pool, the municipality of Fleurance has pulled out all the stops to offer its residents a summer leisure facility worthy of the name. The 360 m² aqualudic pool, balneotherapy area, running river, waterfalls, paddling pool and training pool will delight young and old alike. The adjoining lawn is often fully booked, especially in hot weather. Swimming is supervised and lifeguards offer swimming and aquagym lessons.

The base offers tourists the opportunity to relive the course of the gabares, these flat-bottomed boats which transport fertilizers, cereals, wines and armagnacs at the beginning of the last century. It is an opportunity to discover old buildings, mills, forges, mills and many animal species: cendrés herons, black, crested, wild ducks, poules, martins, ragondins, etc. A trail is signposted from 5 to 8,5 km for those who do not have the foot of the sea, a beautiful discovery of the river along its banks. Since 2007, new: discovery classes on topics related to the environment and days for works councils with full course over a day, picnic and tasting of regional products.

Thrill seekers will love the tandem skydiving experience offered by the Occitan Skydiving Club. The plane climbs between 3,000 and 4,000 meters from where your instructor will encourage you to jump into the void. The fall at 200 km/h lasts about 40 seconds. Your tandem opens the canopy at an altitude of 1,500 meters, and for 8 minutes, you can enjoy the beauty of the Gers and the Pyrenees from the sky before landing gently (hopefully) on the ground. If you choose this option, you can leave with the video of your jump!

Would you like to combine a fun day out with outdoor activities and a moment of sharing? Try your hand at quad biking or off-road scootering with Quad Concept! Whether you're with friends or family, we've got everything you need for an unforgettable day of fun. You can also go head-to-head in an outdoor paintball or laser game, test your accuracy with an axe-throwing game or challenge yourself at a Gascony bootcamp , the " Gasco-Lanta "! Come and get your adrenaline fix outdoors on this incredible 60-hectare estate!

Like its neighboring villages, Nogaro is strongly influenced by the sporting traditions of the Landes region. Nogaro's bullring and Club Taurin host the annual Landes race meetings, with a festive atmosphere and an enthusiastic audience for the arrival of the cow. Throughout the season, the club also invites you to take part in their various events, with demonstrations and races, bandas, competitions and exhibitors, and convivial meals. These are not-to-be-missed events for immersing yourself in this authentic art of living!

Pyrenees Air Passion is a ULM flying school for carmesine and the classes. In this respect, Patrick MILLOT provides the following training: Theoretical training with a view to obtaining the common theoretical review ULM. Practical training with a view to obtaining the ULM CLASSE or THE class patent. Training at the DNC (skill level statement), parachute, aerial photo, surveillance and towing of commercials. Theoretical and practical refresher courses are organized regularly for pilots already patented. Air baptisms are also on the list of activities. Finally, Pyrenees Air Passion offers a wide range of aerial works (aerial photos, monitoring and entertainment). Pyrenees Air Passion is approved by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Nani and Vivien, passionate about board sports and former professional snowboarders, warmly welcome you to the Duck Wake Park for a session of wakeboarding pulled by a water ski cable, paddle or towed buoy. They are committed to offering family-friendly, sporty, inclusive and ethical activities by sharing their good mood and dynamism. It is the ideal place for all the amateurs of new experiences and strong sensations! On the spot, you will also find a refreshment bar and a snack for a break between two sessions.

Solomiac offers beautiful hikes in its surroundings, with notably the Pigeonniers trail or the Gimone trail. The 17 different routes allow you to enjoy the beauty of the Gers countryside and its bucolic panoramas. Hiking maps can be obtained from the Mauvezin Tourist Office or from the Solomiac town hall, which has financed a wonderful educational booklet allowing children to discover the banks of the Gimone.

Discovery trail of the Gimone. This trail is 1.7 km to 3 km long and is ideal to walk with children. Designed by the association Arbre et Paysage 32, it was financed by the Community of Communes. An educational booklet accompanies the trail and allows the youngest to become familiar with nature. Explanations, games, anecdotes allow to approach different themes: water, soil, fauna, flora, biotope, ecosystem and sustainable development. The games were created by students from the schools of Solomiac and Sarrant. The booklet, free of charge, can be picked up at the town hall of Solomiac or in the Tourist Offices. The map of the path can be downloaded from the commune's website.

Randonnée des Pigeonniers. This 14 km loop is for adults or cyclists. It crosses the countryside surrounding Solomiac and will lead you to the discovery of the pigeon houses, emblematic of the culture of the South-West. You can also see windmills and enjoy a superb panorama. The circuit is described in detail on the commune's website.

Private circuit 3 636 m long and 12 m wide. Between Mont-de-Marsan and Pau, the Nogaro circuit is open for free motorcycle testing a week-end, depending on the availability of the runway. Pre-registration required and necessary because the circuit is often only available one day per weekend for motorcycles (9 h -12 h and 14 h -18 h). If you are not a member of the Nogaro club, you pay access fees to the track of € 100 per day to be added to the non-licensed MFF. If you become a licensed member of the club (licensed at the MFF through the club club) the day will be 7 € instead of € 90. You will also benefit from free of charge all events organised by the club. The MDTF Training is 130 € and 57 € for the year (tariffs 2013). At the time of registration, specify its level of pilotage and the type of motorcycle used, the organisation is responsible for distributing the bikes per level group for greater safety.

Looking for something to do with a rainy day? Récré Café is the ideal playground! In Auch, this 300 m² indoor playground is reserved for children aged 1 to 10. Inside, there's everything for fun: ball pool, play mats, foam slide, play modules, monkey bridge structure, slide, trampolines, giant LEGOs... A haven of recreation for your little ones to let off steam! Adults can wait in the café area. Before you come, remember to bring your children's socks - they're compulsory!

Set in a magnificent national forest just 5 km from Auch, this leisure park invites you to experience adventure right in the heart of nature. With family or friends, test your balance on the accrobranche (tree climbing) courses with 5 levels of difficulty, feel the adrenaline rush as you hurtle down the giant zip line, enjoy a fun paintball session, a ride on an all-terrain electric scooter or the Corde Game experience. On site: refreshment bar, picnic area, restaurant and even a gîte with swimming pool.

A playful and sporting area much appreciated by the inhabitants. On the edge of the Samatan lake, this new leisure spot opened in 2020 and immediately attracted slide and balance lovers. Young and old alike come to let off steam along an asphalt ribbon designed in a loop and equipped with hollows and bumps, overhangs and raised turns like a skate park. Fun and safety in mind! This pumptrack welcomes you on mountain bikes or BMX, skateboards, rollerblades or scooters. Some slots are reserved for school children, who have priority

This equestrian center is located on a 7-hectare estate not far from the Manciet campsite. It offers a range of riding options for the general public. Horse-riding enthusiasts can come and take lessons on the estate and take part in tailor-made courses organized according to their desires: archery, dismounted work, free-riding work, dressage, cross-country, boarding courses. Four boarding options are also available. Equivolt also specializes in events and shows, catering for both private and public events.

The Club Taurin Vicois has succeeded for many years in maintaining the tradition of Landes racing. With heart and passion, the club promotes this art of living and organizes the annual Toros en Vic event at Whitsun. Come and join the throngs of fans at the Vic-Fezensac arena during the racing season: musical entertainment with bandas and bullfighting atmosphere, the presence of the ganaderos and bullfighters at the meal organized by the Club... A truly festive occasion!

The Hameau of Stars is a "holiday village" located a few kilometers from Fleurance. It is the only one in Europe dedicated to astronomy! Its "Observation Dome of the Universe" is quite breathtaking, mixing interactive showroom and a sturdy roof to literally plunge into the starry arch! The 42 hectare site on which it is located is a pleasant and pleasant country with its large fishing lake. The accommodation is a family chalet, with a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and playground for children. This village is aimed especially at families who wish to spend a few days in conditions of calm near nature. Among the activities proposed, discovery of astronomy and manufacture of microrockets often interest children. Dome evenings are also available to non-resident residents of the village.

For a family activity, Audrey welcomes you to the Glaris equestrian estate for a moment of sharing and complicity between you, your child and the animals. You'll be able to discover the horses together, brush them and stay for pony lessons to spend some fun time with your child. We also offer 30-minute pony or donkey rides, either on your own or accompanied, as well as private lessons on shetland, pony or horseback for older children. A great idea for an activity!

Fun, playful, immersive, rustic but accessible - these are the key words of the Challen-Gers Bootcamp! Come and boost your team spirit with friends, family or colleagues on a fun-filled obstacle course in the heart of the Gers countryside. This convivial experience is supervised by Jean-Julien, an ex-military man who will motivate you to work together to overcome obstacles at height, underground or in the water. You can also extend the experience with a 24-hour night mission!

As a renowned nature destination, the Gers is ideal for exploring the region by bike. For cycling enthusiasts, the Grand Tour de l'Astarac is a new cycling itinerary, starting in Auch. The route is 154 km long. It is signposted in both directions, on small, shared roads with little traffic, between hills and valleys. Over 2 to 5 days, you'll discover this little-known region, with its remarkable natural and historical heritage, which is a candidate for the Parc Naturel Régional label. You'll discover small villages marked by a profoundly rural identity and landscapes with an exceptional mosaic of colors. If you're short of time or just fancy a short stroll, you can select just a small portion of the route. Whether you're on your own, with your family or with friends, get on your electrically-assisted bike (or your road bike for the more sporty); this tour is suitable for families and experienced cyclists alike. In May 2024, the Pays d'Auch inaugurated this cyclo-tourist circuit by organizing 6 "Cinécyclo" evenings, a unique concept combining bicycle touring, cultural action and environmental awareness through open-air cinema screenings... all powered by the strength of your calves.
Futé : Arriving in the Gers by train, with your bike? The Grand Tour de l'Astarac route is easily accessible from Auch station.

This cycle route stretches for almost 160 km along the River Baïse. It starts in Lot-et-Garonne, crosses the Gers via Condom, Valence-sur-Baïse and Mirande, before ending in the Hautes-Pyrénées. The Condom - Saint-Jean-Poutge section is 38 km long, the Saint-Jean-Poutge - Mirande section 25.9 km. It's a great ride for cyclists, who can take advantage of numerous stops to discover local heritage, landscapes and producers.

Come and enjoy a day out in nature at the Aignan leisure park, with friends or family. Team up for a paintball session in the heart of the forest, or challenge the Escape Game and go on an adventure in a unique and immersive experience that combines escape room, augmented reality and geocaching. Looking for a gentler activity? Discover disc golf, a precision sports activity where golf meets Frisbee. You can also hire a paddle or canoe for a trip on the lake.