Where to practice an individual sport Alpes-Maritimes

Here is the ideal place for a bike ride with a family! Very little relief, rich and colourful flora, small roads secure and isolated from circulation: the Quail plain definitely meets all the criteria for a successful outdoor exit. If the heart tells you, you can even add to the historical, geographical and biological explanations available on the website of the Alpes-Maritimes General council (www.cg06.fr). It would be a shame to miss the unusual story of the Quail meteorite, whose breeding is now visible in the church bell!

Tariff: free.

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Distance: 6,5 km.

Common departure: Quail (communal parking near the hostel).

Useful: bicycles can be booked by telephone from the town hall.

Enjoy mountain biking in summer in an exceptional setting, without the presence of ski slopes! Choose from two green trails, four blue trails, four red trails and two black trails. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, you'll be able to enjoy this sport in a grandiose environment, with a total course of 27.5 km, guaranteeing thrills and spills. Mountain bike outings accompanied by an instructor are available, including discovery of Isola 2000 trails, an introduction to freeride and a snack break.

Enjoy the fresh mountain air to make mountain biking. Auron has the largest mountain bike area in the Alpes-Maritimes department. Served by 4 ski lifts and 1 be lift lift, these are 50 km of slopes (1 black, 4 red, 9 blue and 3 green) and 17 circuits all available. What to satisfy small and large, fans of thrills or not.

The number 1 golf course in the PACA region, Provençal Golf features a 9-hole course and a high-performance golf school, the Académie Provençal Golf, which has been awarded the FFGOLF sports label. Some thirty driving range stations are available to members, as well as a short game area with 2 putting greens and 2 approach greens. State-certified instructors are on hand to help you learn or improve your game. There's an equipment store and Le Club restaurant for a gourmet break.

Discover the walk around the village (1 hour) which leads to the ruins of the Saint-Antonin chapel (15th century). Another path starts from the Col de Castillon where the ruins of two old villages are located and leads to Sainte-Agnès by the forest track (2h one way); a walk without major difficulty on this old mule track. A short path (10 minutes) starts under the Caramel viaduct and leads to a climbing site. You can also explore the forest of Ubac Foran (1h) where at the top, an orientation table offers a breathtaking panoramic view.

This is the concept store dedicated to cycling enthusiasts, located in the heart of Valbonne village. Here you'll find a hand-picked selection of top-of-the-range road bikes, as well as a unique range of clothing, helmets, shoes and accessories for men and women. As an added bonus, Michael & Adam also offer e-mountain and e-city bikes for hire, all over a good cup of coffee. Whether you're a cycling enthusiast or on vacation in Valbonne, this is the place to go for all cycling fans.

This magnificent 9-hole course lies in an idyllic setting bordered by the hills of Nice. Whether you're here to learn or improve your game, the quality of the facilities means you can progress in the best possible conditions. The course offers a range of varied and technical situations. As for the driving range, it boasts 27 fully-equipped covered shooting stations. Lunch breaks can be taken on the terrace in the warm atmosphere of the Club House.

Horse riding enthusiasts will find complete satisfaction in this equestrian club located northwest of Nice. With a surface area of 10 hectares, it includes nine evolution areas and the stables can accommodate about a hundred horses. Your children will practice here several disciplines: equi-therapy, acrobatics, dressage, hunter, ethology or driving... The structure welcomes groups and organizes training courses mainly during the school vacations. You will have the opportunity to taste a delicious home-made meal at the club's restaurant after the activity.

Designed by Robert Trent Jones Senior in the hills above Barbossi, the Riviera Golf de Barbossi stretches over 5461 meters. Its 18-hole course offers breathtaking views of the Estérel massif and the Domaine's vineyards. Alternating technical and strategic choices, fairways lined with a collection of contemporary sculptures, and remarkably well-defended greens, Riviera Golf Barbossi is a unique golfing and cultural experience. Beforeor after your round, treat yourself to the L'Arbre Jaune restaurant and its terrace offering a breathtaking view of the green.

The Ranch is located above the village and extends over seven hectares. A remarkable starting point for magnificent walks with views of the sea, the Esterel massif and the Southern Alps. You can book 1h30, 2h or half-day tours. The club offers a full range of equestrian services: lessons for all levels in small groups from 5 years upwards, galop courses, advanced dressage, show jumping, long reins, rides in the Natura 2000 park... The team is bilingual in English.

Take advantage of the warmer weather to play tennis in the mountains! During July and August, the Auron Tennis Club invites adults, teenagers and children to come and enjoy our sports camps (95€ for an initiation, 150€ for a half-day). Children will appreciate the multi-activity vacation camps (from age 10). You can rent one of the five courts for €15 per hour on the ballejaune.com website. Paddel is now also available! In winter, don't look for the courts - they'll be under the snow!

Visible in winter from the village, these two superb icefalls are over 100 meters high and form a magical and spectacular landscape. On the Giallorgues icefalls, there are generally four climbable lines, rated from 4 to 4+. Their ascent is free, but reserved to the initiated or to the persons accompanied by a professional. Don't hesitate to ask for information from local climbing groups.

Situated on the D35 between Antibes and Mougins, in the middle of a forest and close to the Mediterranean, this golf course has 18 holes, 6,211 meters par 72 and a driving range with 20 private stations. Reserved for shareholders, this private golf course founded in 1923 nevertheless allows a limited number of tee-offs for visitors under certain conditions, such as the possession of a golf license, an index of less than 28 and respect for the club's dress code (studded shoes are forbidden).

This 9.5 km long walk takes you on a journey between heaven and earth. The route is lined with structures representing the planets of the solar system, in a 1:1,000,000 scale reconstruction. The first part leads to Jupiter, then to Senator Lake. It is a family portion: count 1h30 round trip. The itinerary continues on the theme of the stars to reach the Sainte-Marie shelter (3h AR). The most courageous will go up to Neptune, the highest point of the route (5h AR). The Discovery and Nine variants (2h AR) allow to vary the pleasures.

Bloc party is a unique and welcoming place where sport rhymes with pleasure! A unique experience, with contests, lively evenings and captivating exhibitions. There's something for everyone here: families, friends, beginners and climbing enthusiasts alike. Their large climbing hall awaits you with regularly renewed routes and a no-holds-barred atmosphere. Feeling hungry? There's nothing better than home-cooked meals and delicious burgers, after you've let off steam on the climbing walls. A cool, dog-friendly address.

This golf club offers breathtaking views over the hinterland of Nice, and is a firm favorite with local golfers. The 18-hole course, designed by Cabell Robinson, a former associate of Robert Trent Jones Sr, is suitable for beginners and advanced golfers alike. The fairways are wide and the greens well defended by numerous bunkers and water hazards. Golf de la Grande Bastide is also close to Golf d'Opio Valbonne and Château de la Bégude, making it easy to extend your golfing holiday on the Côte d'Azur. The club has a restaurant and proshop.

Canyon Forest is a leisure park located in Villeneuve-Loubet, just 10 minutes from Nice. This outdoor adventure park offers an exciting experience in an exceptional natural setting between cliffs and river. Fans of thrills, adrenalin and challenges will have a great day at Canyon Forest. The park offers a number of activities, including a rope course accessible to beginners aged 8 and over, and 1.30 meters for the first level. There's also an outdoor laser game in a post-apocalyptic setting where enemy tribes clash. For those who love water, the park also offers canyoning in the most beautiful canyons in the Alpes-Maritimes. Before starting the activities, park operators will provide you with the necessary equipment, including a helmet and harness. You'll also be shown how to use your equipment and the park's structures. For those who want to extend their adventure, Canyon Forest also offers canyoning sessions supervised by state-certified instructors. Waterfalls, pools and natural slides offer a fantastic succession of obstacles to overcome, with abseiling, jumps and slides.