Sports and leisure activities Franche-Comté

According to its own description, Espace Mont d'Or is a "leisure producer in the heart of the Jura mountains". Whether you're planning a family vacation or a sportsman looking for technical advice before the Transju', the Espace Mont d'Or offers stays that are sure to please. In summer, a variety of activities are also on offer during numerous stays. Check out the website for all the good deals!

In winter, snowshoeing is one of the most practical and efficient ways to explore and enjoy the landscape. From the starting point of the ski jump, two marked routes of 3 km and 5 km are accessible. These routes are suitable for beginners, who can rent their own snowshoes. A third trail, extending for around 3 km, starts from the Pré-Poncet side, offering an opportunity to discover the surrounding high plateaus.

All year round, the small village of Chaux-Neuve offers a unique experience thanks to its five ski jumps, the highest of which reaches 118 meters. The increasingly realistic synthetic surfaces allow jumps over distances of 28 m, 57 m and 90 m. Why not try your hand at ski jumping? An individual or group introduction lasts 1h30 and is reserved for people aged 8 and over who have reached a 2-star level in downhill skiing (mastery of the direct track and snowplough).

Situated between Champagney and Ronchamp, the Ballastières leisure centre has a beach from which you can access a stretch of water equipped for swimming. During the summer season, you can rent canoes directly on the beach. From May to September, bicycles are available for hire to ride the circuits of the mountain bike base (departure from the Camping des Ballastières). A path of hallage allows you to make the tour of the two ponds of the base, on foot or by bike.

Open Tuesday and Friday from 14 am to 17 pm. Internships, animation twice a week. Initiation and refinement in the technique of lace and especially of the luxovien point.

A very well equipped nautical base with many activities. The French canoeing and kayaking school is also located here. Among the other sports to discover: climbing, mountain biking, trampoline, bungy eject, archery, horse riding, boomerang, mini-golf, caving. A tree top course is also open to all. Equipment and bike hire complete the services of this water sports base, which is particularly attractive to families.

Initiation, hiking, excursions.

There are many walks around Lure, for all levels. For the mighty, you must take the direction of Vouhenans and the Wave Trail (10 km). As his name indicates, he follows the banks of the Ognon and proposes to discover fountains and washing machines. At half way, discover a superb view of the Vosges massif. For the less mighty, direction La Sophisticated (3 km and two picnic areas) or choose the ascent of Mount Gedry (2 km).

The Club Vosges offers you walks accompanied by the discovery of the Vosges du Sud: Old mines trail, fountains circuit in Giromagny…

All the slopes of the Ballon d'Alsace, 30 minutes north of Belfort, offer skiers a single pass for all activities. From the Gentianes beginner slope to the Grand Langen black wall, the Ballon has adapted over time and now offers a fun alternative to trips to the Alps. Cross-country skiing, ski touring and telemark skiing are available. Snowshoeing, sledding and tobogganing are also available. Plan your family outing.

The pleasant setting of the region's finest ice rink lets you rediscover the pleasure of skating. Suitable for a wide range of sports and leisure activities, the large competition-size ice rink boasts a flawless sound system and lighting effects. And don't miss a Sunday with the whole family: the ice garden, fitted out with fun equipment, is set up in a secure area for unique moments. Skating lessons.

On the edge of Belfort and the greenway, the water tower is the starting point for all the courses and workshops of a large park combining climbing, walking and tree-climbing practices. On the walls of the water tower or at the top of the trees, you can enjoy adventures rich in sensations, and in complete safety. A team of qualified climbing instructors will supervise you. In all, 6 courses for all levels. A lot of sensations and fun for the whole family, helmet, harness, lanyard and carabiners at your disposal!

In the heart of Dijon's Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin, you'll discover the immersive workshops of the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne. 70 m² dedicated to a concept of 4 tasting workshops designed for a unique experience: a fun and convivial moment comparable to a key opening several doors to the fascinating world of Burgundy wines.

The Wine and Food Pairing Workshop: in just one hour, you'll discover 5 different Burgundy appellations paired with regional products that you can then buy in the Cité's gastronomic village. At home, with friends, you can reproduce the food and wine pairings and share the pleasure.

L'Atelier Vins de terroir: 40 minutes during which you taste, in pairs, four appellations from the north to the south of Burgundy. Comparing wines, understanding the concept of Climats and their unique character, which led to their inscription on the UNESCO list, and learning how to read a label will help you choose your own Burgundy wine.

Introduction to wine tasting: 3 appellations and a 40-minute commented tasting of a Crémant de Bourgogne, a white and a red. This is the perfect way to share your impressions, using the right words and vocabulary from the world of wine. You'll be able to evoke and share your olfactory, visual and gustatory sensations, and make yourself understood.

The Vintage Effect: 40 minutes to explore 3 white wines or 3 red wines, depending on the session. You taste the same appellation, the same producer and different vintages. You'll understand why, here in Burgundy, the vintage is more important than elsewhere. This workshop will teach you how to better select a wine and its vintage.

A duo offer invites you to share this unique multi-sensory journey, where visual, auditory and gustatory immersions are intertwined. Each workshop plunges you into an immersive atmosphere, giving you the sensation of walking through the vines or crunching the red fruit on the walls. With a maximum of 18 participants, you'll enjoy the experience in an intimate setting. Once you've left the Ecole des Vins, you'll be even more eager to discover the region and the diversity of its wines, confident that you've got the key(s) to Burgundy winegrowing.

Finally, combine your ticket with that of Dijon's Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin for a more global vision of Burgundy and its art of living.

Starting from Santenay, this 80 km route was built on the old railway tracks and towpaths. Ideal for cyclists, it has a tarred surface and allows, from Santenay, to connect with Chalon-sur-Saône (22 km) by following the Canal du Centre. A magnificent, invigorating ride, rich in encounters! All along the way, you will come across pleasure boats, locks, vineyards... For the most courageous, the green way continues its way to Givry, Cluny, Charnay-lès-Mâcon.

The University choir in Burgundy is changing its name this year to become Voice Adventures. This changemet of identity comes from the willingness of the chorites to be more representative of the work they evoke. Indeed, every year is an opportunity for amateur or experienced choristers to form singing thanks to their head of heart, Frédérique Magnien, and occasional speakers who are professionnes of different aspects of vocal technique. This vocal and especially human experience repeats every Tuesday evenings, in tutti and by desk, from to, in one of the rooms of the Nantes House on the university campus (17 Jeanne d'Arc Boulevard) between Jeanne d'Arc Chapel and the Faculty of medicine. Moreover, the choir works two or three weekends in the year, either in Dijon or outside.

Located just 10 minutes from Dijon, the Bluedreen golf course in Quetigny offers a vast area of greenery and valleys to all golf lovers. Created in 1990 by the architect Chris Pittman, it represents a beautiful training area with 90 practice stations. The 18-hole course, crossed by the Mirande river, will be the occasion of a beautiful stroll appreciated by all profiles of players. The inhabitants of Quetigny will benefit from a special rate, while adults as well as children will be able to take lessons from a professional in private or in group.

Arc-sur-Tille, located in Burgundy, is home to Alliance Dijon Arc Voile, a sailing club offering a variety of nautical activities. The club has a website where visitors can find out more about sailing courses and paddle, windsurf and catamaran rental. The catamaran is the main boat used by the club. It's easy to access and ideal for beginners. It is equipped with a mainsail and jib. Catamarans enable you to sail safely with friends or family. What's more, they are adapted for people with reduced mobility, enabling everyone to enjoy the water. The club has 20 catamarans at its disposal, and also offers memberships for those wishing to join.

Burgundy is the ideal region for cycling or mountain biking: small roads, charming villages and beautiful landscapes will always be present throughout your hikes in Côte d'Or. At Randonneurs Randonneurs everyone can practise their favourite sport, without any spirit of competition competition. The club is made up of two sections, one of which is wheelchair touring (Road section) and the other is the green bike in roads and forests (mountain bike section). The club has 138 members, so it is one of the largest FFCT clubs in the Burgundy region. To allow the largest number of participants, each section is divided into groups of levels.

The JDA is first of all a big family regrouping two professional teams: basketball and handball. Created in 1980 under the name of Jeanne D'Arc, it will not be surprising that even today some Dijonnais call it "La Jeanne", the club is the oldest basketball club in France. On the management side, it is a brilliant machinery with Thierry Degorce as president and Nathalie Voisin as director, which is organized all year long. A pro section, a training centre and a supporters' club. On the floor, it is a staff of giants (literally and figuratively) who have the heavy responsibility of raising the team on the highest steps of the championships with as new coach Nenad Markovic, assisted by Vincent Dumestre and Adrien Curie. Note that last year the team went to the final of the Jeep Elite championship! Four new recruits come to reinforce the team in this 2021-2022 season, Sek Henry, Joshiko Saibou, Gavin Ware and Rashard Kelly. We can only encourage the curious to attend a game as the atmosphere is so joyful and family oriented. Fans will be able to purchase their tickets online or buy an annual season ticket that will open the doors to the entire season.

The dance school Marie-Thérèse Gavino became a reference in Dijon, approved by the Ministry of Culture and Cultural Affairs. It is in a warm setting, that a large, perfectly equipped room will allow you to discover and practise dance. Classic, Modern Jazz or contemporary, do not hesitate to be happy, come and join them, always in the right mood. The purpose of the dance school is to apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to dance movements in children and adults. " Latéralisation, coordination, basin mobility, foot support, reinforcement of Achilles'tendon ", all these practices that allow you to balance your body and postural tone. Work workshops explore the creative potential of the student through his hearing awareness, listening to rhythms by voice. All courses are organized by age and level so have no fear.

It is still Chief Hubert Anceau who is a member of Cuisinerie this Year. So he will impress us this year as well during demonstrations and we will learn his secrets in small group cooking lessons. Were you dreaming of amaze your guests with delicate preparations? It's now almost done with these cooking lessons. Learn how to make you enjoy culinary preparations. A sheet with all the courses offered and the rates is available, with a simple call to the Cuisinerie. Here you will find courses to combine dinners in love, more themed lessons, for example on Renaissance cuisine or on Brunches.

Housed since 1938 in the elegant Hôtel Lantin, a listed historic monument, the Musée Magnin is a must-see for anyone interested in European decorative and fine arts from the ^14th to the ^20th century. Its rich collection of over 2,000 works, patiently assembled by Maurice Magnin and his sister Jeanne from 1881 to 1935, is presented in an intimate setting reminiscent of an inhabited house. In addition to its permanent collections, the museum offers an attractive program of exhibitions, lectures, concerts and workshops, enabling visitors of all ages to discover and appreciate the arts.

On the edge of the city centre, the Etang des Prés de la Ville is a very pleasant body of water whose tour extends over 1.03 km. In all seasons, the path around the pond is ideal for beautiful walks. Fishermen can also put down their rods and wait for it to bite. In July and August, swimming is supervised, so enjoy! Tables will welcome your picnics with family or friends in a bucolic setting. Note that the municipal campsite is next to the pond.

Sports fans, it seems that we have found your Grail! Petanque courts, billiards, arcade terminals, table soccer, darts, pinball machines and giant screens for live broadcasting of the best sporting events... What more could you ask for? Maybe the warm welcome of François Picaud, the manager, or the traditional and gourmet cuisine served at lunch and dinner... Are you more of a beef tartar, epoisses burger or veggie board? Here, everything is really gathered to spend the best evening, in family, in couple or between friends.

The Dijon Metropole Olympic swimming pool is equipped with a 50 m Olympic pool with 10 lanes for swimming laps, a 25 m pool for activities and a pool dedicated to leisure. For more relaxation, go to the sauna or the hammam and during the good weather, on the outdoor beaches. It is possible to practice scuba diving, thanks to the two diving pits: one 6 m and the other 20 m deep. A modern, complete and attractive aqua-ludic space for all.

An open-air swimming pool accessible during the summer, the Poligny intercommunal pool welcomes its visitors to enjoy the beautiful days with their feet in the water. Heated with gas at a temperature of 28°C, it offers infrastructures adapted to all desires, whether you are a beginner or an experienced swimmer: a 25-meter sports pool dedicated to working on lengths, a 12.5-meter school pool for learning and improving swimming. Finally, a paddling pool welcomes the youngest to splash around under supervision.

Located on the edge of the lake, in a verdant setting, the Centre nautique d'Autun is equipped with two indoor pools (one of which is 25 meters long), a 50-meter outdoor pool and a relaxation area (since the energy crisis, the hammam and sauna have unfortunately remained closed). Thanks to these playful facilities, the general public is invited to work out and relax. A vast lawn is available for sunbathing on sunny days. Swimming lessons, aquagym and aquabike sessions are also available.

2 hours from Paris, on the edge of the Yonne, the Domaine de l'Espérance stretches over more than 70 hectares of countryside. Between fields and forests, it is the ideal place to welcome little riders from 5 to 17 years old for a sporty and picturesque stay. A choice of horse and pony holidays, Equit' Adventure to discover Burgundy's castles, medieval discovery classes, a sensational stay for geeks, and finally a stay all in English where the Far West invites itself to Burgundy! The club also offers more traditional classes.

In this place you will find all the information about the municipalities of Cuiseaux, Frontenaud, the Mirror and surrounding small municipalities. You can also learn about guided tours of the medieval city.

The Office de Tourisme d'Autun et du Grand Autunois Morvan is a friendly place where visitors can obtain information on activities, accommodation, restaurants and entertainment in the region. Tourist Office staff are on hand to help visitors organize their stay, and there's also a store where you can buy local products such as honey, jam, cervoise and wines. The Tourist Office also offers activities throughout the year, such as the Autun monster hunt or the search for the Stone of Knowledge. You can also take part in storytelling walks to discover the history and legends of the region. For fans of new technologies, the Tourist Office also offers audio-guided tours via a mobile application called Wivisites, which lets you discover the region's cultural heritage.

The old park aux biches (because before they were), is to be the paradise of small... They jump, go and shout in the play area for them and then in the courtyard, it is better to avoid the time of the afternoon snack to find serenity! You can laze (beware of droppings dogs!), picnicking, or gambol to perfection on the lawns, between duck pond, large hen house and beautiful aviary. Happiness is not only in the meadow, but also on the garden side (botanical). Some renovation and cleaning and here it is the ready to accommodate children, for which the ducks are favourite attraction. In this extraordinary garden several environments are presented: water, the vineyard and vegetation for the côte chalonnaise, granite Morvan: the pine forest and its undergrowth and Provence, with its perennials and its rocks. An area of 1.3 acres where the natural and cultivated plants live without another goal to seduce. Provided that lasts!

In the light of the dynamism of this small town, the hostesses present all the activities (and they are many!) proposed on the municipality (and the intercommunalité), shops, events, and curiosities. The website provides a very good additional information. Note: the race of the Bois Clair tunnel, a walking race that crosses the Green Lane between Charnay and Cluny on a 20 km trail. Sportsmen and women alike will appreciate the exceptional setting, crossing the Val Lamartinien and various wine-growing villages. The crossing of the Bois Clair tunnel, 1 600 m long, is one of the special features of this test. This race takes place in July (date and registration with the initiative union).

The Etang du Malsaucy is home to the region's most welcoming water sports center. A favorite spot for Belfort locals to enjoy a family outing or a day out with friends, this unspoilt site combines relaxation and sporting activities. In season, the base offers pedal boats, canoes and windsurfing boards. In the height of summer, other activities complete the picture: mini-golf, mountain biking, children's games and more. And don't forget the famous "Eurockéennes" on the first weekend in July.

Many people go for a walk at the Niffond pond. For years, it has been a family outing not to be missed! A pleasant botanical path, a few hundred meters long, allows walkers to find in a small space all the tree species present in the Bois de la Brosse and the Bertranges forest. Mountain bike trails and horseback riding routes line the undergrowth. At the water's edge, tables invite you to picnic, and a playground awaits the children. A paradise at the gates of Nevers.

Want to climb trees like Tarzan? 6 acrobatic courses in the trees are installed in the park of Colombière, including one for children from 3 years. If you're more of a thrill-seeker, the big jump at more than 10 m from the ground is for you. Free-fall sensation guaranteed! For the more intrepid, head for the tree climbing routes: climb along a tree trunk as if you were on a climbing wall. Note the Special Birthday Pass, great for children, and the night-time events organised during the summer season.

Parc Evasion Chevigny takes the place of Acro'Mania. Little brother of the Parc Evasion of Curley near Gevrey-Chambertin, we can count on the creativity of Brice and Loïc to innovate on their new leisure site. All the activities are new, starting with the accrobranche in Accro-spider, that is to say that you evolve without harness, the space being secured by a net of 2 000 m². Archery, laser game, inflatable structures for adults, games for children and a restaurant, burger and refreshment area will complete this forest space near the city.

The courses are defined according to seasons, calendar events (Christmas, Easter, Mother's day…). On the menu: original entries, salted dishes, prestigious dishes, desserts… you will learn to glorify a recipe for macaroons, and make delicious verrines. Just reading the program puts your water in your mouth, so register and slip your deck!

Do you know the vine? " The only man's companion ". With Muriel Deléger, no tank or cellar, but the discovery of the land, and the diversity of its treatments. Muriel, born in a family of winemakers, was truly passionate about the techniques of vine cultivation. His creed: organic or biodynamic culture. A consultant to wine-growers who are sensitive to natural methods, she shares her know-how (and passion) with you in a 2-hour hiking adventure in the heart of Puligny-Montrachet's land, with sensitivity and science. You will understand this alchemy linked to the rhythm of the seasons and the ratio of the human to the earth. Watch, breathe, taste and touch this land, the plants, the vine itself… You descend in the village with a new look on the vine and wine! The story is beautiful whatever the season and the visit is adjustable.

Information to the initiative union of Saint-Hippolyte. Here you can find a wide range of trails, which offer a wide range of possibilities to make loops in greenery from 5 km to 50 km around the site.

Thanks to its exceptional location at the confluence of the Doubs and Dessoubre rivers, renowned for trout and grayling fishing, Saint-Hippolyte is a dream destination for fly-fishing enthusiasts. The area offers almost 40 km of banks classified as ^1st and^2nd category, offering several attractive courses for anglers. It is important to note that fishing for larvae and nymphs is prohibited throughout the area. To obtain your fishing licence, contact the Doubs fishing federation or the tourist office.

Balisé vertige are familiar with Via's ferrata, which hangs in a beautiful setting on the cliff overlooking the village and valley. Four courses of different levels are proposed, whether for beginners or confirmed with them the "fear and tremors" path, a whole program! Children will not be left with a course that is specially dedicated to them.

The water complex of the city offers all the typical equipment of swimming pools with large pool and paddling pool. The little more is the late closing of Friday, which makes it possible to enjoy the benefits of water once the week ended! In addition, gym courses are offered, but attention is paid to places and fast courses! For the small ones, an activity of swimmers is also very popular. 

This equestrian centre offers ideal horseback riding tours to discover such a beautiful region. Several two- or three-hour formulas are offered, as well as excursions over several days, including the discovery of the Dessoubre valley. La Crop also offers classic riding lessons and special lessons and training courses.

There are many marked circuits, including the famous GR 5, which borders the border. Information to tourist offices of Morteau and Villers-le-Lac, which can also provide topo. Weather answering machine: 08 92 68 02 25.

A telephone number for the snow and the state of the 110 km of ski slopes. The Nordic site offers activities other than skiing, such as snowshoes or sled dogs. For hikers, three mountain shelters offer nights, history of the day, after a good night's sleep in the heart of the mountain.

Theatre is improvising at ARTI, so let's leave timidité in the closet and start yourself in the arena. A nice practice, good child, that will allow you to develop your relationship with others, your imagination and your trust in you. Words such as weapons, humour for shield, take part in improvisation games, friendly confrontations between two teams, managed by a coach, who improvise on themes drawn out and invented by the arbitrator. You will only have 20 seconds to think, before you start, with your team, on the playground and build a story, sometimes comic, sometimes dramatic or poetic… The public is invited to participate actively in this show, since each spectator has a multi-dimensional voting card which allows him to designate the team that seems to deserve the point at the end of each improvisation. A chausson, distributed at the entrance, allows him to express his dissatisfaction with the players or the referee, a master of ceremonies to prescribe the show. All on a background of music in a passionate atmosphere.

Heat the engine, and it's gone. A 400 m track with a few technical turns and its awesome Indy curve, to spice up the race, expect all fans of racing racing and other car racing fans to spend a pleasant time among friends. Twenty-two carting 200 cm 3 prepared and sharpening for the race await you. An electric clock system has been set up to track your performance and a mini-park so that the 7-12 years can also taste the pleasures of engine oil and strong sensations. The Ducky complex also offers bowling alleys, superbike, network games and a restaurant, Le Mix Grill, open until midnight to relax after a lively circuit. Hamilton and Alonso have just to keep up!

Ready for all acrobatics? Born in 1910, the Saint-Claude offers, today, in a specialized room, gym for all: gym, adult gym and veterans, baby gym for 3 to 4 year olds, acrobatic gym for 5 years, gym for 6 years. The gym, a girls'sport? Not at all, men's gym is also offered, with more than conclusive results that break the pictures. A very dynamic club with friendly courses and results that set the bar very high. Then start yourself and spend a pleasant time to make a smooth progress.

The capoeira is this Brazilian sport that mixes fight and dance. Born in the th century in Brazil, capoeria has been known to the French for only a few years, yet it is already very much appreciated. The courses are for adults and children, beginners and confirmed. Professor Coxinha has over 18 years of practice. You can therefore initiate this art in complete safety.