Sports and leisure activities Midi-Pyrénées

A special mention for these two young entrepreneurs, who have succeeded in the technical feat of creating an indoor playground of physical games rooted in digital, eco-responsible and interconnected technologies. Designers, developers and manufacturers of play parks made with 100% locally recovered materials for an eco-responsible approach (12 tons of recycled materials for this first E-Ko Land Parc). Create your own family, friends or corporate team and challenge other teams. Scores are online in real time. At last, the human element comes to the fore. Bravo!

Thanks to a number of people in the Gers, the long-forgotten Gascon palet was given a new lease of life in the 1980s. The first Palet Gascon World Championship was organized in Lialores in 1990, with an impressive prize of local produce! A "palet gascon" section was finally created within the Fédération Départementale des Foyers Ruraux in 1994 to regulate the game, manage the competition calendar and organize annual events.

A playground for swimmers, sportsmen and lovers of aquatic leisure activities, it offers numerous infrastructures adapted to all ages and all publics. In addition to the classic aquatic offer - indoor pool and multiple outdoor pools - it offers a multi-lane pentagliss for a good dose of fun and a relaxation area with a hammam and a spa. The offer is completed by a wide range of activities all year round: swimming lessons, aquagym classes, aquabike sessions, aquababy sessions for families.

Carcassonne's Pôle Aqualudique, due to open in 2021, is living up to its promise and attracting large numbers of locals and tourists alike. Located opposite the banks of the Aude on the emblematic Païchérou site, the pools boast a soothing view over the countryside. This fun and sports complex has 2 swimming pools, 1 of which is outdoor, a relaxation pool with swan neck and massage jets, a waterslide and a paddling pool with games for the little ones. The 25-meter-long outdoor pool (same as the indoor pool), with its 8 swimming lanes, is a paradise for lap swimmers, while a solarium is available for sunbathing. Hydro-gym and hydro-biking classes are also available. After your workout, you'll appreciate the more intimate balneo area, with a small pool equipped with massage beds, jets and fountains, as well as a second outdoor pool, sauna, hammam and sensory showers. Finally, a few words about the cardio-training area, with group classes and state-of-the-art machines for your solo workouts. Special mention must be made of the themed evenings organized according to the season, such as the "Soirées Zen" or activities and entertainment during the Christmas vacations. End the day with a short stroll along the Aude.

Les Halles is a must for food lovers in search of iodized flavors and authentic products. Inside, amidst the stalls and well-stocked shop windows, you will find the Halles et Manger establishment. In addition to offering on-site meals in its restaurant section, the address invites the curious and passionate cooks to cooking classes in its Joe the Cooker workshop. During these sessions, the chef Magali highlights local recipes, shares her tips and plays the role of teacher to adults and children alike.

From Saint-Amans, we are committed to the D 999 towards Ribennes and, after a few kilometres, we joined the valley of Colagne, on which an artificial dam created a small lake. On its beach, there is a bar and parasols, car canoes, pedal boats and mountain bikes. Games occupy the children while parents are relax or bathing. The warned fisherman will look for some quiet corners for teasing trout.

To get you to discover his Lozere, Didier Azéma offers you in every season unusual stays: descent of the Gorges du Tarn trail; in the footsteps of the Beast of Gevaudan (Nord Lozere); Wild hiking with bivouac in the trees… Once comfortably installed in a hammock at a height of 5 to 10 metres, the protective stature of the tree reveals the mysteries of the forest. A night in the crown is a peaceful, relaxing and unforgettable experience… More classical, hiking is possible (day or day) as well as canoeing in the discovery of beavers. All activities are controlled by graduate monitors.

Fancy a sunken breaststroke, windsurfing or paddleboarding? It's all possible at Lac de la Ganguise, halfway between Carcassonne and Toulouse, in the communes of Baraigne, Cumiés, Gourvielle and Molleville. The 280-hectare dammed lake forms the artificial Estrade reservoir, surrounded by pine forests, fields of sunflowers and wheat - open air guaranteed. This horseshoe-shaped lake mainly collects water from the Ganguise river to the south-east, making it the largest body of water in the département. The two arms of the lake meet at the dam to the northwest. A small island can be seen in the southern arm, home to grey herons and kingfishers, two protected species that are a delight for birdwatchers. For sports enthusiasts, sailing, windsurfing, horse-riding and fishing are just some of the activities on offer at the departmental nautical base, not forgetting swimming in hot weather (unsupervised) and fishing, even at night in some places (contact the Castelnaudary AAPPMA). You can hire your own boat, and if you're a keen sailor, why not join the Castelnaudary Sailing Club, which you can find here. Training courses are organized by the school, and numerous regattas and challenges take place regularly on the water, stimulating the competitive spirit and inculcating real bonds of solidarity and camaraderie.

On the edge of the Costières plateau, on the border of the city of Nîmes, a large white building once owned by the Duchess of Uzès stands enthroned. It is the base camp of the Campagne golf course, and there is no doubt that it is one of the most beautiful in France. It offers a very original course, depending on the whims of the mistral, which can be violent when it gets angry. A restaurant on the first floor of the historic building, with a vast terrace, reveals an exhilarating panoramic view. In addition, the club has a six-hole pitch and putt facing the clubhouse.

The Castres Olympique stadium in the north of the city has been the club's permanent home since 1990. Previously named "Stade Pierre-Antoine" in memory of the illustrious player, it was renamed "Stade Pierre Fabre" in 2017 in honor of the man and his group. Pierre Fabre's unwavering support has enabled Castres Olympique to flourish to its current level. This large complex has several dressing rooms, and during matches you'll find a gourmet village, a children's area, the club store and numerous refreshment stands!

Rugby is one of the most popular sports in Occitanie! Across the 13 départements, the Ligue Occitanie de Rugby has a total of 80,000 members (players and managers combined), 393 clubs and 700 referees. On their website, you'll find all the information you need on the different types of rugby played in the region (rugby à 15, rugby à 7, rugby à 5, beach rugby...) as well as all the competitions and events. And if you want to play rugby, you're just a click away from finding a club near you!

For those who prefer to go to the two-wheel adventure, there are many paths available for mountain biking and cycling. Eight topo allow a varied discovery of Aveyron: e. g. the Larzac by bike or why not the tour de de

Cross-country skiing is the fetish activity of the station: the four tracks are kept on a daily basis and are supervised, with or without a 40 km walk. Its alpine ski slopes are perfect for children and

This artist, Peintre peintre, is named Martine Veyron and opens his workshop to spectators and amateurs. It usually uses different techniques, oil paint or watercolours, but sometimes leaves them for compositions

In his workshop, behind the church, she exposes the bas-reliefs that she makes of the stone. In order to share this art, it organizes ornamental ornamentation courses for children for 6 years and adults. It guides the choice of stone - soft limestone, advocated for children, sandstone or marble - teaches them the handling of tools and leads the first strokes of the margin along the chosen pattern. In one afternoon, we manage to carve a small flat ground. Those that the technique interest often choose to spend a day to realize a solar dial. Awkward or contemplative are just as similar to the decorative pieces made by Hélène itself.

It is at the foot of the castle of Najac, on the banks of the river Aveyron, that this municipal open air and heated swimming pool is located. You will also find a fishing course nearby. The equipment consists of three pools, one of which is a paddling pool, a training pool and another with a diving board and a diving pit. The swimming area is supervised; the lifeguards, in addition to ensuring safety, give lessons and offer activities throughout the season. You will enjoy spending time here with your family or friends.

On the Aveyron and the Viaur, qualified instructors supervise the practice of various water sports: canoeing, kayaking, rafting, paddle and even mountain biking and electrically assisted bicycles, to be practiced along the rivers and on the surrounding slopes. They rent out or supervise groups and individuals in introductory or advanced sessions. The most enthusiastic can be tempted by excursions or multi-activity courses in the area.

Millau being the paradise of free flight, there is no reason to deprive yourself of it! You can practice safely with the team of the structure which has the necessary equipment and skills. In this school affiliated to the French Federation of Free Flight, you can have fun with the wind and the air. Discovery flight in paragliding, initiation in hang-gliding - after flight simulation -, and improvement, that's the main offer. The technique can then be refined by means of courses focused on thermal conditions, cross country flying..

First school entirely dedicated to kitesurfing, Fild'Air combines safety and thrills. Its spot, the vast and little frequented Thau basin, allows to orientate easily according to the wind. The supervision is assured by qualified instructors. The school offers courses for all levels, safe sailing in shallow water and in open water, trial sessions, baptisms and catakite courses (catamaran rigged with a kite). The club also offers seat-kite baptisms for people with reduced mobility.

Pierre and Stéphanie offer adults and children the opportunity to discover the underwater treasures of Les Aresquiers. This plateau is full of common Mediterranean species (octopus, sars, sea breams...), as well as rarer specimens for the region such as moray eels, groupers, étrilles, and crustaceans. Several formulas are available: first dive, exploration trip, diver training, first aid adapted to diving. On site, you will also find a rental service for diving equipment. Ready to jump into the water?

Located kilometres from Lamalou-les-Bains, this farm is a paradise for rainbow trout, salmon and crayfish. Luc Montalvo leaves his fish in the beautiful waters of the Upper Cantons before fishing them and presenting them to the surrounding markets. You can also catch them yourself through the landscaped fishing course. Fish farming products can be tasted on site.

Here's a great way to discover the many facets of the Haut Languedoc Regional Park. Mountain biking can be done alone or accompanied by a qualified cyclist. Several tours are available, depending on level and duration. Routes range from a stroll around Rosis to a 20 km circuit in the valley. Orienteering outings are organized for groups, and are both fun and instructive! For the more athletic cycling enthusiasts, we offer mountain bike weekends with overnight accommodation in a gîte, meals and a fireside evening.

Embracing the Caroux mountains and bordered by the clear waters of the Orb, this wooded course with its many lakes is unique in the Hérault hinterland. The 9-hole course is short (2,600 m par 35) and technical, but always pleasant to play. The clubhouse boasts a pleasant panoramic terrace that enjoys year-round sunshine. The club's restaurant, "La Parenthèse", offers excellent value for money meals. The on-site store is well-stocked with sportswear, golf equipment, etc.

This establishment specializes in canoeing and kayaking. It offers a range of courses suitable for all (from 5 km to 32 km), either free or accompanied by qualified instructors. Approved by the French Federation, it organizes training courses and official competitions on its course (guaranteed entertainment!). Complementary activities such as orienteering, hiking and rock-climbing offer something for everyone. The small team of three quadruples in size during the summer months to ensure that all visitors are well looked after.

Le Pélican du Lirou, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2020, offers the chance to fly through the sky without burning your wings, just like the birds. Climb aboard our ultralight flying machines and explore the region and its landscapes from the air. You don't need any previous flying experience, just a good sense of heights and a keen eye for detail. The club offers courses and first flights in microlights and paramotors. A sensational experience for all adrenaline junkies!

Forty years of experience! Passionate about the great outdoors, Sud Rando organizes trips and walks to help you live your love of nature to the fullest. Each season has its own destination, everywhere in France and even abroad. In Aveyron, the choice is concentrated on the South of the department and the Larzac in particular. Hiking or multi-activity holidays (canoeing, mountain biking, caving, via ferrata...), the organization proposes you to discover all the assets of the territory via circuits accessible to all and which mix hiking, open air and gastronomy.

With a view on the sea, this golf course is an international course of 27 holes. A driving range, 2 putting greens and 3 approach greens are also at your disposal. Rental is easy on site and you will find all the equipment in the store. There are also training courses as well as group and private lessons. When it's time to rest, the bar and the restaurant "Le Dix-Neuf" are at the disposal of the sportsmen. You can even stay at the Palmyra Golf Hotel.

The Departmental Orienteering Committee has set up several circuits in the vicinity of the Peyrebrune tower, designed as an introduction to orienteering. All you have to do is bring special maps and reach the markers along the routes, which are accessible to all. Maps are available on request from the Comité Départemental de la Course d'Orientation, the town hall of Villefranche and Alrance and the Pareloup-Lévézou tourist office in Pont-de-Salars.

Most of the little Aveyronnais have taken their first steps on the water in this centre which has a sailing school. You will discover in optimal conditions these nautical activities which will make you fully appreciate the lake. Thanks to its surface, and the wind which blows there, the lake lends itself, indeed, with the training and the practice of the catamaran, the windsurfing, the canoe... The CYVP is also a campground where you can stay close by and at a lower cost.

Frank Kiowski set up his artist's studio at a distance of the church, on the edge of Lot, in the old village school, a charming th century mansion flanked by a very nice tower. The showroom shows its paintings, while

This municipal equestrian centre, lost in the countryside and kept by a young and friendly team, welcomes small and large according to several formulas: lessons from horse or pony, stages courses and galops, ponies rentals, hiking. It is a cavalière of state patent that guides walks and teaches classical horse riding.

In the middle of a typically Mediterranean environment, the Saint-Thomas golf course is a real privileged space for experienced or novice golfers. The 18-hole course (designed by Patrice Lambert) criss-crosses the Biterrois scrubland over more than 6 kilometres. Don't be fooled by its apparent ease, you'll need all your clubs, all your head and a solid game to score. Throughout the year, we participate in training courses for beginners and advanced students. This golf course also has a restaurant.

This nautical base, nestled in an exceptional natural setting of over 5,000 ha, offers some fifteen activities for all ages, focusing on relaxation and sport. Take advantage of this privileged setting aboard a pedal boat, kayak, windsurfer or catamaran. Whether you're looking for a beginner's course, accompanied by an instructor or on your own, you'll find what you're looking for here. The base offers a range of packages including accommodation, room hire, nautical equipment hire and activities.

The Mont Marcou path leads to the discovery of curious dry-stone constructions known as "carabelles". Specific to the region, they punctuate the Faugérois landscape. Built without cement or binders of any kind, their origins remain a mystery to this day. We do know, however, that most of them date from the ^18th and ^19th centuries. They come in all shapes and sizes, but what they have in common is the key to their equilibrium: the load-bearing vault known as the corbel. Take a look at eight of these cabins, and enjoy a sublime panorama.

Nauti Parc is a friendly leisure center located on the Indigo Coast, at the mouth of the Aude River. Accessible from 3 years old, it offers a series of water games: small electric boats, inflatable games, towed machines... Finally, if you are looking for more thrills, Nauti Parc rents boats (with or without license) and jet skis (with license). Note that the initiations and jet ski rides will be supervised by a state-qualified instructor. What to spend an excellent moment to the young and the adults.

In the mountains of the Haut-Languedoc, at an altitude of 800 m, the donkeys of the Signoles farm look forward to accompanying you into the heart of the mountains they know so well. We offer a range of packages, from 2 to 14 days, allowing you to wander freely or follow a pre-established itinerary. The camp offers two types of unusual accommodation: a prospector's tent and a spherical tent. Very original!

Come and enjoy an exceptional experience with family and friends on this circuit. A 600 m technical track will put you in the driver's seat, with a bridge and 6 banked turns. You'll be in for a thrilling ride. Younger guests (aged 7 and over) can try their hand at motorized driving on 120cc karts, or on a quad bike course reserved for them (aged 4 and over). You can also enjoy a drink on the large terrace with its panoramic view over the park. An unforgettable experience!

The Stade de la Méditerranée is now called the Stade Raoul-Barrière. Built in 1989, it is the new home of the city's rugby club, AS Béziers Hérault. It was one of the first venues to host the Rugby World Cup in 1999. With a capacity of 18,555 spectators, it boasts covered stands, a training pitch, 2 annex pitches, a press room, reception areas, a club store, 21 dressing rooms, a brasserie, a bodega and several refreshment areas to delight ASBH fans!

At the bend of an alley, we notice the beautiful workshop of Céramique de Thau. As you pass the door, you discover the work of the ceramist François Thirion. This pottery workshop plunges us into the universe of the Thau basin, its colors, its landscapes, its shapes and its animals. Shades of blue-green tinged with sand and ochre, his stoneware creations are inspired by his environment. François Thirion also runs workshops for beginners and advanced users of stoneware. Young and old alike can learn all the steps involved in creating a piece.

Floriane is a bubbly young lady who offers riding lessons for all levels (including refresher courses and confidence-building) in a magnificent natural setting. Le Petit Futé fell in love with the horseback treks (from an hour to a week) between sea and mountains: from the Albères to the peaks of Vallespir. The concept is really brilliant: discovery of sumptuous valleys, swimming in streams and accommodation in the high mountains, the supervision is really very professional and the emotions are just right. We simply love it!

Who hasn't heard of the famous wooden planks known as Kapla, all strictly the same size, sometimes in different colors? Two years ago, an experimentation center opened in the heart of St-Cyprien! With the craze for board games continuing to grow, Novica Cerovic came up with the idea of starting up this activity, which delights young and old alike, leisure centers and school groups, or corporate seminars. For a birthday party, or to reconnect with the pleasure of playing and creating, there's only one address: this one! And for those who don't know, Kapla is a French brand that uses Landes pine.

Dare to discover the Catalan Country with a new means of locomotion: the electric all-terrain scooter. Unusual rides guaranteed. Let yourself be transported by the relief, on the paths, in the forest, on the border heights, in our villages. These scooters look more like trial bikes or mountain bikes than Fantomette's machine. The vehicle quickly tamed and it is happiness at the helm... without forcing and without a noise! So much for the busy but wonderful and sparkling program. Le Futé simply loved it!

Create your own outing, designed and guided by a true Cévenol and mountain guide. Julien Travier knows his region, its trails and its history by heart, and he knows how to share his passion. On foot, in the water, on mountain bike, on donkey, by day, by night, over several days, for a concert in the heart of nature in a place of moving beauty: the services offered give you a taste for adventure. We'll tailor the experience to your age and interests. In summer or winter, for sports enthusiasts or children, it's an excellent way to enjoy lush natural surroundings.

Go Sport Montagne's La Mongie Tourmalet ski rental service offers a wide choice of ski equipment for winter sports enthusiasts. The store is located in the Résidence Mongie Tourmalet Galerie Commerciale. The rental service also offers free and unconditional cancellation, with a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the first day of skiing. It should be noted that the Ski Service - Place des Monges store has recently rebranded as part of the Netski network. Skiers will be redirected to the Netski.com website by clicking on the link provided.

Since 1996, this structure proposes to explore several horizons - hence its name! - through paragliding activities (certified school), caving, canyoning, via ferrata, climbing, accroparc... Several instructors accompany you all year round to experience these exceptional moments in complete safety. A shop in the centre of Millau sells specialised equipment, paragliding equipment and adventure sports activities, and gives sound advice on how to enjoy outdoor activities. An address to remember.

Le Tourmalet remains a landmark for all ski enthusiasts! As the largest ski area in the French Pyrenees, it stretches for almost a hundred kilometers, offering some 69 slopes for your enjoyment. You can opt for downhill skiing, snowboarding, free riding, border cross, ski touring, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding... Whether you're looking for thrills, excitement, infinity or freedom, the possibilities are endless. A Snow Garden has been set up for the little ones.

With its name - Beware of the Wolf! - this lake is one of the largest lakes in the south of the country with a surface area of over 1,200 hectares. Supervised beaches in summer, as well as numerous games and sports facilities, make for a busy day. Water sports activities are the main attraction (sailing, windsurfing, catamaran, canoeing, rowing, towed buoys, jet-skiing...), but mountain bikers and walkers, not forgetting fishermen, will appreciate this peaceful setting of lakes, pastures and forests between the valleys of the Tarn and the Aveyron.

The pleasures of snow sports are to be discovered with the family in this traditional resort located at the highest point of Mount Lozère  ! The resort offers 7 downhill and 5 cross-country ski trails. Snowshoe hiking enthusiasts now have two loops of 2.5 and 5 km (snowshoe rental on site) at their disposal. For novices or amateurs wishing to perfect their style, the ski school of the resort offers lessons with professional instructors. Children are not forgotten with a toboggan run.

Whether you're an experienced motorcycle enthusiast or an amateur, the truth is well known in the Cévennes, particularly in the Aigoual massif: mountain biking is king, especially in Valleraugue where "Base VTT Explosion" is located. For the past 15 years, this base has offered packages to suit all levels, whether you're a beginner, amateur or professional. Services include à la carte rentals, topo-guides, technical and logistical assistance, downhill formulas and raid organization.