Sports and leisure activities Midi-Pyrénées

Located north of Sougraigne, in the heart of the Hautes Corbières, the archaeological site of the Salines glassworks, built around 1650, was in operation until 1765. Here, the Sals, a salty spring, was once frequented by glassmakers, jet miners, charcoal burners, lumberjacks, shepherds, peddlers and, of course, smugglers and gabelous on their heels. Discover this historic site, the glass workshop, and learn what life was like in the days of the Gabelle.

If you're an outdoor enthusiast, the Goût d'Aventure leisure center in Aniane is the place for you! Between water, rocks and breathtaking landscapes, their team offers a variety of sensational or relaxing activities. Whether it's via ferrata, rock climbing, caving, archery or hydrospeed, you'll be spoilt for choice for exceptional moments with family or friends in an extraordinary natural setting. The vast nautical base offers canoes, kayaks and giant paddles for hire... There's even an aquatic zip-line!

A dozen marked hiking trails (from 5.5 to 18.5 kilometers) allow you to discover the country of the Two Shores around Valence d'Agen, Goudourville, Espalais or Auvillar... The paths, accessible to all, are practicable on foot, bike or horseback. The circuits must be requested from the tourist offices of the Deux-Rives district (Valence, Auvillar, Donzac). They will provide you with maps and charts even if everything is signposted.

The Rand'Eau Loisirs base offers you the opportunity to discover the Tarn and Garonne valleys by bike, canoe, kayak, boat or stand-up paddle. Each activity is available for hire or with an instructor. Those who choose canoeing can try their hand at this sport on the Moissac waterway, or go for a hike. A shuttle bus can bring you there, depending on your choice of route. Two hours will be enough, for example, to cover the five kilometres that separate Moissac from Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave.

The CVVTG offers you the possibility to try an unforgettable experience: flying a glider. Flights are possible every day depending on the weather and availability, and on reservation. If the experience is conclusive, you can then really start learning to fly in a glider, supervised by the club's most experienced instructors. Various events are offered throughout the year: training courses, open days, organization of aerobatic competitions ..

Shark'Aventures offers to supervise outdoor activities, from discovery to extreme sports. With more than 15 years of experience, the team, composed of several certified instructors, is at the disposal of thrill-seekers to guide them and make the most suitable outing for their abilities. The list of activities is long, the practice sites are numerous, and safety is at the rendezvous. For young people from 7 to 17 years old, Shark'Aventures has a leisure center.

The Équestre Equestrian Centre is located five minutes from the city centre, within the riding complex of the town of Montauban, close to the racecourse and the national stud-gate. The centre offers sports and entertainment activities: CSO (obstacle contest contest), training, internships with exams (Gallop 1 to 7), hiking, endurances, pony games and walks organised in whole days. Amazing outlet of everyday worries!

The Golf de Montauban Les Aiguillons offers a flat and wooded course which spreads its fairways over some 5 720 meters. A 9-hole course of medium difficulty, it is embellished with numerous water obstacles (six large lakes with a total surface area of over 8 hectares). The major interest of the site is to be barely 10 minutes from the city center, which remains one of the assets of the city of Ingres: not having really an urban area, you can quickly have your feet in the grass.

At 15 km from Luchon, in a beautiful valley, the resort of Bourg d'Oueil awaits you, ready to reveal all its charms. Ideal for family walks thanks to its pristine fields, you can also enjoy alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and luge.

Intense moments in perspective. The tracks: 4 ski slopes, 3 ski lifts. 14 km of marked cross ski slopes. Station open only on weekends and during school holidays.

Ascou remains the resort "the nice resort close to Toulouse". Specialized in the reception of the youngest, the station reserves them its snow garden and a sledging area apart. But skiers of good level, among which snowboarders, should also find their happiness. Monoskiing, snowboarding, skating and snowshoeing are all techniques used to experience the snow. Nice : shuttle from Ax-les-Thermes on week-ends and during school vacations. Alpine ski slopes : 20 km of slopes, ski lifts, snow cannons.

France's first eco-golf course, this eco-responsible facility is set in 6 hectares of splendid natural surroundings. It features an 18-hole course, a Pitch and Putt, and a 14-workshop circuit on the driving range, equipped with 30 mats including 10 covered stations. So you can swing on 3 courses for all publics. A grass area, putting green and approach green complete the facilities. All levels are catered for, in a family-friendly, intergenerational atmosphere. Les Terrasses de l'Écogolf bar-restaurant is the place to be before or after your round.

Nathalie Bohin, guide and equestrian tourism guide, and François Meyer welcome you to their equestrian farm-center. They breed themselves on 30ha of organic meadows and natural shelters, Arabian thoroughbreds, Castillonnais and Landes ponies. Discover the Volvestre region. Themed walks to admire the Pyrenees chain on the trail of the peaks, to go through the history on the trail of glassmakers. The farm has 6 camping sites and a rural gîte with a capacity of 20 people. Nice choice of 100% organic and local products.

The loop of the Tarn: 11 km of inland waterways are now open to allow boat passage from Montech to Montauban. The return from Montauban to Moissac by the Tarn will be possible in a few years.

The Tarn: Nature river takes its source at Mont-Lozere. You can get off it by leaving the Canal from Garonne to Moissac to the water centre of Saint Nicholas de la Grave to make some sport on the lake and everything around: windsurfing, tennis… and discover the Island of Birds with its ornithological observatory.

Leisure lake with bar, brasserie, restaurant. Hiking, V.T.T. Marked trails 10 km.

The Tarn-et-Garonne Departmental Council has made this place a 100% nature tourism destination. A magnificent wooden chalet-type accommodation structure, with a total capacity of 85 beds, welcomes school groups, leisure centres and various associations throughout the year. Educational stays, discovery classes, sports courses... are also available. You will have the opportunity to learn catamaran, canoeing, windsurfing, dinghy...

The Malivert leisure center, labeled Station Verte de Vacances, offers a quality site in a preserved natural environment. It is arranged around a lake of 9 ha and benefits from an exceptional framework of calm of more than 30 ha. The proposed activities are numerous and varied, for young and old, under the supervision of dynamic and attentive supervisors. In this green area, a campsite offers 6 mobile homes and 26 pitches to enjoy this green stay.

The lake of Tasconis is a natural space of relaxation and leisure where you will be able to fish (maps available at the tobacconist's), picnic, camp on a natural area, play a game of petanque, play volleyball, go for a walk, and take advantage of the playground for the children. The lake is also the starting point for many horseback rides. A "guinguette" with a terrace on the lake is open every day from May to October. Be careful, swimming is forbidden!

The beauty and richness of this artificial lake can be discovered on the way to Grazac, on the heights of Rabastens. Enjoyed by walkers and picnickers alike, it is particularly attractive to anglers, who can catch trout, roach and tench in large numbers. Its bucolic setting gives it a very pretty appearance and offers a tranquil getaway just 3 km from the city. Although swimming is unfortunately prohibited, it's a great spot to relax in the shade of the vegetation and take a stroll.

Every year, at the end of September, the sky of Rocamadour is invaded by large multicoloured spheres. This impressive European gathering of hot-air balloons attracts about thirty machines. On the programme, the flight over the Causses and the Dordogne valley is admired by thousands of tourists and local residents, who are amazed at each edition. A flea market takes place on the second day of the event, as well as various animations in the streets and on the road leading to the castle.

From Revel, take the road of Carcassonne (by the mountain) to Saint-Ferréol. In a green and quiet setting, come relax and enjoy the swimming, supervised in summer, and the many activities such as catamaran, canoe, windsurfing, climbing and connects addict.

Carla-Bayle, city of art, is a village attentive to its tourist activity. In order to fully satisfy the visitors and to diversify the activities, a lake of 15 ha was created years ago at the foot of the village. Many water activities are possible: swimming (supervised in summer), boating, mini-golf, games for children, mountain bike and hiking trails... You can also relax by fishing. In addition to the trout whose waters abound, various varieties of fish are present. On the spot, you will also find a snack bar and a refreshment bar.

Created in the 1980s by Charles de Ginestet, the Laloubère golf course has become a must for golf enthusiasts. Upgraded to 18 holes in 1990, the site, managed by his son Yves since 1992, now boasts over 650 members. With a renowned golf school, a partnership with the town for schoolchildren and over 100 days of competitions, including the Tarbes Open, the Golf des Tumulus continues to develop, promising many future projects. The 18-hole course takes 2 hours to complete and can be played in 70 strokes.

Séverine, guide and riding instructor, offers excursions through the surrounding mountains, suitable for all ages and levels of rider. Discovering the Lienz plateau is ideal for all participants, whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, there's something for everyone. At an altitude of 1,550 metres, it's advisable to check the weather on your call, as there can be differences between the weather in the valley and that in the estives. One-, two- and three-hour rides are available.

Inaugurated in 1998, the golf course is located on a hilly site surrounded by a forest of fir trees. The 18-hole course is 5,600 meters long, rather sporty but accessible to all levels. It takes about 4 hours to complete. Many services are available on the site: putting green, practice range, cart rental. You can take private lessons and a free initiation is planned every first Saturday of the month.

At the gateway to Bigorre, the countryside reveals its charm through 18 signposted walking loops, offering an immersion into the canton of Rabastens, with the chance to discover its flora, fauna and local heritage. The area boasts a wealth of landscapes, from hillsides to forests. In all, there are 170 kilometers to explore on foot or mountain bike. Don't forget to venture out on the famous Adour trail, but be sure to visit www.adouretaffluents.fr, as the water can sometimes be capricious.

The tourist office provides you with all the documents relating to the Nestier-Lombres-Montegut cultural circuit. A detailed map showing the five signposted hiking trails will guide you through the paths of the Neste canton. From the easy 12 km route to the more extensive 30 km route. Explore the different eras of history, from prehistory to more recent times, with sites such as the Mont Arès monastery. Along the way you'll see Celtic and Roman remains.

The Mazamet golf course covers 54 hectares. Two rivers intertwine, the Thoré to the west, and the Issalè, which crosses it from east to west. The golf course could just as well be a botanical park, or even an arboretum, with over twenty local species and 53 imported ones. Long limited to 9 holes, the course has been successfully extended to 18 holes. Since 1959, this Scottish-style layout has enjoyed a superb location at the foot of Montagne Noire.

This 35-hectare lake, which has been converted into a leisure park, is the playground of many of the region's residents and tourists. It is ideal for a wide range of activities: swimming (supervised on the Almayrac shore during the high season), rowing, windsurfing, pedal boating, fishing, horse-riding... For walkers, there's a 7 km circuit around the lake. Families will be delighted to find a picnic area with barbecue and children's playground nearby.

Reputed to be one of the best courses in the Midi-Pyrénées, this natural golf course combines technical and visual pleasure. Designed by Mark Hawtree, a British architect, it is built around twelve ponds, making the course technical but very pleasant to play: beginners as well as high level players will be delighted with this very natural 18-hole course. To train, there is a driving range on water, with 25 posts, 3 of which are covered, and a grassy area. The Douze Etangs restaurant completes the picture with flavour and harmony.

At the nautical base of Moulinquié, you can rent boats, canoes, kayaks, stand up paddle and follow different routes along the Tarn. From the initiation to a several days trip, it is a wonderful way to discover the valley. For the accompanied trips, the prices include the equipment, the daily insurance, the initiation and the return by minibus. It is essential to know how to swim and immerse yourself, to be over 7 years old and to be well equipped.

At the exit of the city, in the heart of the Gourjade park, the architect Yves Bureau was able to integrate the Castres golf course with the historical and natural beauty of the area. The complex includes a 9-hole competition course that crosses the Agoût river. A beautiful driving range with 36 posts, 16 of which are covered, and a 3-hole practice course that will delight beginners, near a beautiful ^19th century residence. The area also offers training courses, beginners' courses, advanced courses and competitions. 25 hectares of leisure and pleasure all year round.

Ideal for a dip in the heat, the Marciac swimming pool features a heated outdoor pool, a pool with a counter-current river, an umbrella waterfall, a geyser and massaging water jets. There's a paddling pool for toddlers, a slide for older children and, as the site is supervised, you can enjoy the solarium while the kids have fun. There's also a playground and snack bar.

A pretty golf course, playable all year round, with a 9-hole course punctuated by natural obstacles such as streams and trees, or artificial ones such as the valleys and bunkers built around the greens. The course is designed around an ^18th-century half-timbered Gascon house. Once you've completed the course, you can take it in the opposite direction to give you the illusion of playing an 18-hole course. The course is renowned as one of the best 9-hole courses in France, and you can even enjoy a game of squash.

Sponsored by Hubert Reeves, this association offers initiation and training in astronomy, for all ages, curious and passionate. For the past 15 years, the goal is to make astronomy a worthy place for this name and accessible to all. For this, "A Ciel Open" offers trips and courses for all levels and all audiences, supervised by professional and passionate animators, from April to November. Two sites welcome participants: The Stars Farm and the Stars Hamlet. They both benefit from a pure sky free from light pollution. The Star Farm is a gascon farmhouse renovated in guest rooms. It has a full range of observation instruments. Recently, it has a new telescope of 620 mm. It offers different forms of stay and internships such as: Heavenly walk, one night to discover the beauties of the sky, Discovery of the sky as a family, a week to dive into the sky of family, Initiation to astronomy, a week to get into the astronomy. More recently, the Star Hamlet is the first holiday centre dedicated to astronomy. In addition to the traditional teaching tools and the numerous observation instruments, the Hamlet has a unique equipment: The Dome of Discovery of the Universe, equipped with the most sophisticated multimedia techniques. The Village Hamlet welcomes children and schools for stays and days of discovery and adults and families for evenings at the Dome and conferences. Do not hesitate to discover the mysteries of the sky. In Fleurance, heaven, the stars!

Inaugurated in 1986, more technical than physical, but suitable for all levels, this golf course is located a few kilometers north of L'Isle-Jourdain, on the road to Ségoufielle. Designed by Olivier Brizon, its 9 holes are par 35, with a 5-shot first hole. The course is affordable for the youngest golfers, and offers quality teaching. Training courses and challenges are organized regularly during the summer months. The restaurant, open at lunchtime, is housed in a charming, authentic Toulouse brick building.

In the heart of the village of Gondrin lies a pleasant leisure park whose main pool was designed by Le Nôtre. It has been transformed into a gigantic swimming pool for the enjoyment of local residents. The 4,500 m² pool is divided into several zones. An 11-metre waterslide, a wave ball, floating buoys and a paddling pool for toddlers provide the perfect setting for family fun. The 1.5-hectare park also features other activities, including sports fields.

The golf course of this splendid property was inaugurated in 2004. The 18 holes, fairways, greens and bunkers are set in a vast 70 hectare park. The course is 6,300 meters long and is set on a hilly course punctuated by lakes. It is of international standard. Attached to the castle of Pallanne, you will take pleasure in prolonging the par at the club-house installed in the courtyard. 5 guest rooms and two cottages of 4 and 6 persons allow you to reside on the spot and to enjoy the golf and the swimming pool in an unlimited way. A good plan for the amateurs of the putt.

Created in 1969 by a passionate optician, the golf course is designed on a magnificent hilly terrain. The 5,000 meters of the 18-hole course are played on a 70 ha park. Start a few shots at the driving range, with its panoramic view of the Gers hills. Continue to the shaded putting green, then enjoy the course. There is nothing like hitting balls in the absolute calm of the place to relieve stress and tension. Why not take advantage of this opportunity to offer a beginner's course or an advanced course for the more experienced!

Born in 1936, the Pyrénées Club is the oldest club in Toulouse! This association organizes numerous outings for all mountain lovers. You can choose between hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, mountaineering, downhill skiing and cycling. You pay a membership fee, then sign up for the outings that interest you. The rates are fixed for hiking and variable for skiing depending on the areas chosen. The outings are organised in the neighbouring departments: Ariège, Pyrénées-Orientales, Hautes-Pyrénées... for breathtaking discoveries! A friendly and sporty way to enjoy the mountains, each according to his or her own desires.

A 100% trout discovery. The site houses both a fish farm selling fresh and processed fish, and a fun fishing trail. Stalk rainbow, fario and large trout and discover the emblematic fish of the Hautes-Pyrénées in its natural environment. A simple rod and a meal is guaranteed. Although... You can also visit an exhibition featuring a film, photos, a comic strip and an aquarium.

Arreau is where the Neste d'Aure and the Neste du Louron converge, making it a paradise for fario trout anglers. Whether fly-fishing, toc-fishing, spoon-fishing or minnow-fishing, the sport fisherman is constantly rewarded. The "no kill" zone is particularly popular with fly-fishing enthusiasts. These first-category rivers are teeming with salmonids. In addition to trout, the high-altitude lakes are home to char, brook salmon and crystivomers.

Hiking in a hilly 95 acres of private parkland, place for all... Playground. You can even options on site (reservation! After a preliminary initiation, if need be of course, you can hike discovered in the heart of the scents of thyme and lavender, or to attack you with a sporting hiking on board your off-road vehicle with the specific vision of different animal species that live this paradise. 80 km of slopes for: secured timed challenge, course trial, handiness, crossing... Rates €30 and more... of course according to time you hope to party with these machines. In addition to the quad, paintball, archery... For the work's councils, extra services, do not hesitate to request one.

Near the Fronton Sports Hall, the Verdure stream forms a small lake called Xeresa Lake. Forbidden for swimming, it has been fitted out for fishing and for relaxation, bordered by some picnic tables and games for children. Fishing enthusiasts are welcomed in the small fishing house, which provides silver trout on a second category course. A cool place for a lunch break.

IMARA is an institute that has been perpetuating the art of craftsmanship for nearly 30 years. Its immersive 3- to 5-day courses offer you an opportunity to learn or perfect your skills in over twenty disciplines, including cabinetmaking, marquetry, pottery and upholstery. Guided by passionate craftsmen in their Occitan workshops, you can make your own creations and enjoy an enriching experience, whether for a gift or for yourself. IMARA designs courses combining tradition and innovation for professionals and amateurs alike.

Like all Asian martial arts, judo closely combines spirit and body. In addition to strength and physical flexibility, judo allows us to acquire concentration, self-control, respect for the other and rules of good conduct that preside over the practice of this sport. The kimono and belts that bear witness to the evolution of the practice are one more appealing to children, who can claim to be judo for four years. Judo Club is affiliated with the French Judo Federation, and courses are provided by state-run professors.

Nestled in the heart of the "Little Switzerland" of the Cévennes, Odilon Jemma invites you to explore the confines of the national park, where natural beauty is already evident. With the "À cheval en Cévennes" initiative, a multitude of rides, hikes and riding courses are offered, suitable for all levels and ages from eight upwards. This adventure will take you through the already arid valleys of the Cévennes foothills and the dense forests at the foot of the Col de Bane. Depending on the season, you might even find a few mushrooms.

The founders of the OBC, the city's other badminton club, were found to create a new structure, keeping the spirit that had transformed the first successful adventure: a relaxed club where the amateur or the leisure player quietly meets the masons who stack up the high-flying smashes. This also makes it possible to see how physical recreation at weekends can be. Sometimes, usability pushes the plug up to you in an aperitif where you will necessarily marry Seb and Sylvain, two of the founders, whom it is better to keep away if you want to keep the benefit of physical effort in your body. Répartissant'Bad is divided into the city's gyms with other clubs. So better information.

Enter the dark cellar of the château and solve the enigma of the Cuvée Perdue. The scenario: in the golden age of the Midi wine region, dishonest businessmen are getting rich by flooding the market with fraudulent wines. They urgently need to get their hands on the famous cuvée, vinified according to the ancestral methods of the Fabre family. You've got one hour! This escape game is entirely based on historical facts and set in a period environment. At the end of the game, all your senses will be put to the test with a tasting experience!

The teacher, Claude Louvel, 5 ^th dan, made up champions! Accompanied by Christophe Artal, black belt 3rd dan, he leads a club appreciated by everyone, children and adults (quite rare). An active club, not partisan for two under, which shines regularly in the regional competitions, with no less than 93 podium in 2007, far before the second club of the department, which counts 26… In addition, the club is a social life: special reception for disabled people, internships during the summer, initiation for children of primary schools, etc. The club does not forget that, like any sport and perhaps more than others, judo is a school of life, to defend itself and not to attack, to beat the other through its strength, without forgetting knowing-drop. Last but not least, Claude received the coveted title of "Best Coach of the year" in Nîmes!