Where to practice an individual sport Picardy

The Les Châteaux et Cressonnières hiking trail offers a wide variety of discoveries and landscapes. With a length of 28 km and an estimated duration of 5h30, it allows you to admire the discreet châteaux nestling in the Lacquette valley, as well as the artesian wells used to grow watercress. From Witternesse to Blessy, this great circuit is available in several variants (11, 12 and 17 km) to suit all levels. This trail is a great way to enjoy the charm of this region while getting in some physical exercise.

The Sentier de Randonnée des Marais is a 12 km, 3-hour trail through the heart of the Bellenville marshes. This vast wetland is home to remarkable flora and fauna, veritable jewels to be preserved. Follow the winding paths through this sensitive area and stop off at the observatory to contemplate the wealth of local biodiversity. This tour will introduce you to the wild beauty of this ecologically significant marshland. As well as exploring the mining region and its natural wonders, you'll enjoy a complete change of scenery.

The Sentier de Randonnée La Lawe (Lawe hiking trail) takes you on a journey of discovery through the region's bucolic countryside. Starting from the church parking lot, follow the banks of the Lawe for 15 km and discover an unsuspected architectural and natural heritage. Following the river's peaceful banks, you'll be immersed in lush green landscapes, dotted with typical Flemish farms and remnants of the Great War. During a 4-hour loop, ideal for walkers and nature lovers, you'll enjoy a complete change of scenery just a stone's throw from the city.

The Sentier de Randonnée La Table aux Fées is the ideal trail for hikers seeking adrenalin and thrills in a setting combining nature and mystery. Over a distance of 11 km, this 2h45 hike plunges you into a woodland setting reputed to be supernatural. Its evocative name refers to a fascinating local legend, that of the "white damsels" who are said to celebrate ancient rites around a dolmen at certain times of the year. Their mystical dance is said to add a touch of enchantment to this captivating stroll, drawing passers-by under the dolmen's spell.

The Sentier de Randonnée Les Gorges Bleues invites you to a bucolic 8.5 km (2h) walk on the Lys plain. Starting at GEOTOPIA, this trail allows you to admire the marvellous bird with the azure-blue bib. Discover the lively banks of the canal d'Aire à la Bassée and taste typical local produce such as Lingot du Nord, garlic, shallots and leeks, all of which reveal the charms of this clay-loam plain. This soothing hike is ideal for nature lovers and gourmet connoisseurs alike.

Top start: !-sur-Noye water plan! This 31-kilometre cycle circuit - which you can rest assured of, only partially - invites you to discover the natural and architectural heritage of this little sum of the Somme. In the programme: The Faloise and its traditional houses, Chirmont, Sourdon and its chapel Saint-Aubin, Quiry-le-Sec, well known for its long palm game, or Folleville, the ruins of its castle and its church classified as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Back to good port, if time allows, break why not your moment sporting by a boat session!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 31 km in total.

Difficulty: pretty easy.

Markup: marked circuit and ATV-FFC.

It is a physical, playful and educational activity, appealing both to your intuition and to your sense of observation and to your ability to trace in space; of course we want to talk about the orientation race! Among the 19 permanent courses in the Oise area, Géresme Park has four, at levels of difficulty and at varying lengths. They are intended for beginners as well as for the most seasoned; attention for some, tags can be placed outside the path, also open the eye!

Tariff: free.

Distance: from 1 to 3,2 km.

Difficulty: variable.

Some forty meters wide and 4.5 km long, the allée des Beaux-Monts was cut from the Imperial Palace at Napoleon's request. The idea was to offer Empress Marie-Louise a perspective similar to that of Schönbrunn Palace. The driveway ends in a hill with a splendid view of the forest and the Imperial Palace in the background. At the bottom of the hill begins the signposted "Les Beaux Monts" trail (4.1 km, medium difficulty). A path with steps makes for a less steep ascent of the hundred or so meters of difference in altitude. Once you've reached the top, at an altitude of 130 metres, catch your breath and enjoy the view all the way up to the château (even more romantic with twilight in front of you; for photos, take advantage of the light and frequent morning mist). Then follow the signposted path, or try a variation: take the old asphalt road (closed to cars) as far as the unmistakable Marie-Louise cedar. Turn left to pass the amazing grafted pines, then right again along the signposted path. The narrow path offers changes of gradient and pace before returning to the Beaux-Monts viewpoint and descending via an impressive oak tree that towers proudly over you at the top of its four centuries of age. These 240 hectares are among the best-protected and most-visited areas of the Compiègne state forest. Les Beaux-Monts is an emblematic site!

La Binouze Biker... A mysteriously hilarious name for a crazy orienteering and puzzle race of around 10 km by bike, in teams of 2 to 5. To put it simply, you pedal your way through the city to different stopping points, where you'll find riddles to solve in order to reach the next one, and so on until you reach your final destination: the bar! Or the restaurant, depending on the more or less serious theme of the race (latest editions: welsh, retirement...). In any case, a wild evening awaits you!

Departure: house of the shoe in Lillers. Distance: 5 km - 9 km variant.

Set to allow history and architecture lovers to discover a rich heritage, the Lillers urban trail takes you to the college, the Flemish houses, the Argentier house, the cressonics, the chapel Notre-Dame-de-Mercy, the Relingues castle… and leads you through the crossroads. the Parc du Brûle, the public garden and leisure area of the Fanien family that made the wealth of the city by setting up a thriving footwear industry and with many vestiges.

From the Maison du Romelaëre, set out to discover the Audomarois region! This walk leads you through the marshes and the state forest of Rihoult, which covers nearly 1,200 hectares. Grey herons, wild boars, deer, and nocturnal birds of prey find refuge in this area of water, tall grass and trees. At the end of the forest, take the time to admire the church built in the ^19th century in the commune of Clairmarais and the old Cistercian abbey. Good to know: picnic areas are located along the walk.

This beautiful walk crosses three villages and offers the opportunity to take an interested look at the Christian constructions of the hamlets, between the churches, calvaries and chapels built regularly in the past. Between two stopovers, nature also shows itself at its most beautiful, the green alleys and the banks of the Lys and the Liauwette make the walk very bucolic. In the hamlet of Creques, don't hesitate to make a small detour to admire the old water mill.

The centre welcomes riders, large and smaller, for the practice of their favourite discipline. Of course, the classes come year round, but the groups have the opportunity to come and enjoy the different equidae on reservation only. In addition to lessons, rural walks remain possible. So why not take a test tour?

Located not far from the city center of Wormhout, the "Etang des tTois sources" is an ideal place to go and fish for gudgeon or trout (in a very regulated environment). This leisure center, located in the grounds of an old farm, also offers a few walking paths and picnic tables to eat, whether alone or with the family. Note that the place is also perfect to learn about astronomy and try to catch a star in the sky!

Starting from the town hall of Wandignies-Hamage, this easy circuit follows small roads and agricultural paths through the typical landscapes of the Scarpe and the limestone plateau of Ostrevent. You will notice the censes, alignments of pollarded willows, the marshes, to which are added witnesses of the mining industry: the power station of Hornaing and the slag heaps as well as a beautiful fauna. In rainy periods, remember to bring waterproof shoes.

This is a very varied circuit! The trail starts in Rieulay and takes you through the surrounding meadows, poplar groves and marshes. Choose the period from April to October to avoid the wettest season. Ponds and pretty woodlands will enliven your hike. Note also the diversity of the hedgerows: willows, hornbeams, oaks, beeches, hazels, alders and wildlife, delighted to enjoy both the wetlands and the trees.

This circuit without difficulty starts from Tilloy-lez-Marchiennes, to discover characteristic environments of the Scarpe: forests, wet meadows and drainage ditches. Remember to bring binoculars to appreciate the diversity of birds. Roe deer, squirrels, owls will also be able to greet you. In spring, you'll smell the strong odor of wild garlic. And don't leave without your binoculars: in addition to the landscapes, you will be able to observe the diversity of bird species!

After the forest of Mormal, here is its golf! Ideally located in a natural environment where it is good to breathe, the Golf of Mormal proposes many different options, going from the practice to the discovery while passing by training courses of initiation, private lessons or still specific formations to improve your swing! There is also a very pleasant club-house proposing a service of bar and restoration, perfect to (re) settle down after a beautiful sporting day. In short, a valuable address for golf lovers.

Blangy-sur-Ternoise is a charming town in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, located between Arras and the beaches of Berck. In the heart of this region, you'll find the 3-star Le Pré Saint-Gilles campsite. This family-run campsite welcomes you to a vast wooded park with fishing ponds. You can stay in a camper van, tent or caravan on shady pitches, or in a comfortable mobile home with wooden terrace and lawn garden. The campsite has an aquatic area with a heated, covered swimming pool, a bar-brasserie, children's games, sports facilities and family leisure activities. Fishing enthusiasts will be delighted with the trout and whitefish runs. The campsite is open from early April to mid-October. From 9am to 12:30pm and from 2pm to 8:30pm. Blangy-sur-Ternoise is also an ideal starting point for discovering the Pas-de-Calais department and its many activities.

Leave Noordpeene in front of the church, then take the road to Zuytpeene. Follow the RD26 and turn off at the cemetery to a farm. Return to Zuytpeene, then follow rue de Mutse, then chemin de Bambrugge. Above a farm, take a country lane, the Abdis Weg, which leads to Watten if you're not careful... But before that, turn off at rue de la Lanterne, then RD209 and then route de Bourbourg, and return to Nordpeene via chemin du Couvent.

See you on the Grand Place Norbert Segard for the start of this tour! On the way by the rue du Tambour to Staek Hower. Bypass Hardifort and pass by the Roman road, then direction Mezeele. From there on, the circuit splits into two: be sure to follow the corresponding one - otherwise 20 km more. Direction Ochtezeele and, after the panorama, we pedal to Zuytpeene... and to Bachincove in the wake. Return to Cassel by the Montagnard and the Rue des Remparts.

The Mont des Récollets circuit entirely surrounds Mont Cassel and Mont des Récollets. Leave Cassel on the D933 down to Bailleul, then take the chemin de la Perche. Go down the Trou du Diable - then follow the Chemin du Temple, turn at the chapel and arrive in the hamlet of Ryveld. Leaving the hamlet, head for Oudezeele via the Flemish streets and, once in the village, follow the allée des Chênes. Continuing along this path, you'll come across Ryveld again, and as you head towards Terdeghem, you'll discover the panorama that is the reason for this walk.

Two levels of difficulty for a circuit that presents the different sources of the mountains. Departure in front of the church of Sainte-Marie-Cappel, then on the road by the village Staete towards the water castle. After a passage in the fields, arrived in the places where the Peene takes its source, then direction the road to Saint-Omer where two choices arise, between the short path and the complete hiking. Follow St. Peter Road and then take the road to Oxelaëre to the point of departure.

For experienced hikers, this long circuit always starts on the square of Kassel and offers a complete walk in the area of the area. Follow the path from the Chapter to the RD 916, then take the rue de l'Etendard to the Kleine de Kleine Straete de Steenvorde. Arrive on the road to Coevet, cross the city to the mill of the Roome and then Terdeghem, village typical to old houses, continue until the manor then direction Sainte-Marie-Cappel. On the way, you can admire the chapels up to the exit of the city, then return to Kassel via the rue du Moulin by crossing the gate of Ypres once arrived.

Once on the Grand-Place de Kassel, departure by road from Dunkirk for a circuit dotted with chapels. Direction, by the battlefield and the Moulin mill, demolished in 1937. Follow the rue de l'Etendard towards Mount des Récollets - and the other mountains, seen in panorama. Return to Kassel by Chemin de la Perche and Notre-Dame collegiate.

Departure in Arnèke, in front of the town hall, by Gosset street where the church is located. Follow the direction of Saint-Omer and arrive in front of the silo take the right of the Seven-Planets street and the farm of the same name, decorated with medallions representing the seven planets in question. Departure to another farmhouse by the road of Pierre and follow the Right Straete to Ochtezeele, a village whose church deserves a look.

Follow the road to Hemelsdael, chemin de Pierre direction Arnèke. Back to the point of departure and great lampée of mineral water… Finish!

Departure in Kassel on the Grand-Place, then en route to the highest point of Flanders passing under the castle door. Follow the road to Saint-Omer, direction Oxelaëre and its square. Once arrived, we take a look at the church of the th century and then leave the Roman route towards Kassel, passing through the chapel Notre-Dame-des-Miracles, and praying for courage. Back to Kassel go through the panorama to see the way up.

Training at the Tételin Sports Hall.

Training at the Tételin Sports Hall.

A Rémy (near Vis-en-Artois), a small village situated between Arras and Cambrai, 25 km from Douai, Bapaume and Cambrai, come discover, in a beautiful green setting, the Sens sources, which guarantee impeccable water. You will find a collective pond of 3000 m 2 and five private trout fishing courses, to be practiced by day or half day, once a month of large trout of 3 kg are dropped. There is a possibility to improvise a picnic between friends or family, barbecues are available and games are open to children. The fully renovated bar will allow you to restore or defend yourself, some products of the sea are also on sale because the exploitation itself carries out reproduction, nursery and magnification. A moment of glory in the event of taking, especially back home and if not an excellent moment to spend the family, any generation confused.

In addition to the room football fields, eight badminton grounds and four squash courts are available for sportsmen and women. Squash, more physical than badminton at the beginning, is an excellent destressant. Possibility of renting squash snowshoes, badminton, shoes and balls. On the other hand, the badminton wheel is only selling. This sports complex is very complete with the presence of a bar bar that allows you to cool down and relax after spending well. The squash school starts from 6 years old.

Roller Skating amiénois is a roller hockey school, but also roller in line and initiation to slalom. It also offers hikes. The courses and demonstrations take place at the Gymnase Gymnasium, rue de la Veillère in Amiens or Au. But RSA is known mainly for its emblematic club: the squirrels practising hockey roller and finished in 2009/2010 vice-champions of France and who this year participated in the European Cup. A beautiful reussite for this amiénoise team. Roller hockey is hockey on roller with a pail and cross ice hockey.

Longueau, a town in the Picardy region, offers a wide range of hiking opportunities thanks to the Rando Picardie Amiens association. Walking enthusiasts can take advantage of the many marked trails and discover the beauty of the region. Whether you're looking for a family outing or a more challenging hike, Longueau and the surrounding area offer magnificent landscapes to discover on foot.

This association promotes. hiking. The word piésente refers to a pedestrian trail or better, a pedestrian trail. It is possible to take part in the first hike before joining the association. There are four hiking levels (leisurely hiking at 3,5 to 4 km/h, invigorating hiking at 4,5 to 5 km/h, more tonic hiking at a speed of more than 5 km/h and finally sporty hiking at a speed of about 6 km/h). Weekends and stays are arranged. You will find the entire program on the association's website.

The master word of this climbing club is good fun. Here we discover a sport that mêle and joie de vivre. On the climbing walls of the Gymnase gymnasium, you can reach peaks and then go to the cliffs of the Picardy coast. It is also called climbing, varappe. Originally, this sport was regarded as the training of mountaineering, not as a real discipline. To practice you must be major. The club also lends the equipment, if necessary.

The association Amiens Weight-lifting Apparatus is centenary and has nearly 150 bachelors throughout Picardy as it is also the headquarters of the comité régional weight-lifting of Picardie. You will find weight-lifting of course, but also for beginners of the weight training with all week. Children can start from 13 years. A friendly club where it is good to be found around a passion common or just to be maintained in shape by raising weights.

A stone's throw from the Giant shopping centre, a large area for the 150 000 hunters and 220 000 fishermen in Picardy. Features, a huge aquarium that will allow the discovery of the underwater life of a Picard. A fire tunnel to try and settle the weapons, a 600 m 2 pond with animations and demonstrations, framed by a team of 26 passionate professionals.

AB Fisheries 80, integrated into the Concept ProPêche network, under the able direction of Willima Alavoine, offers its specialities for fisheries: Trout, Carp, Sea, Predators, Coup, Flies, Out Door and Boating. Throughout the year it is 600 square meters to welcome you. Here you can advise, inform and make available many products and products. This approved depositary also sells fishing cards.

Badminton is an ancestral game even if its origins are unclear. The leading badminton nations in Asia (China, Korea, Indonesia and Malaysia) are in the same region, but if you want to restore the French image, come to this club, which has 250 members. Group lessons take place in the evenings and on Sunday mornings in municipal facilities, both at the Auguste Janvier gymnasium and at the Halle des 4 chênes. The championships take place throughout the year. This sport, which is accessible to all, is practised from the age of 5.

The club of the periphery relies on its young ground to regain the high regional level. Here we practice walking and races (platforms or obstacles, short or long), jump (height, length, pole and triple-jump) and launch it (javelin, hammer, weight, disk) from the earliest age to initiate young people in athletics. The atmosphere is more family-friendly than in Amiens. The training takes place at the Lucien-Jovelin-de-Camon stadium, which is also empowered to organise regional competitions.

Without competition, this martial art distilling defence techniques for every person, for every situation that may arise on a daily basis. Its particularity is that it allows us to learn the notion of discernment: when and how to react. It is convenient for recharge. This sport adapts to morphologies and personalities, because the relationship between mental and physical is very important. Like judo, we pass grades. Children can begin the practice of this sport from age 8.

Here we practice the quan quan or tai-chi (martial exercises) and the kung fu and tactical fu. These two martial arts are taught in three different locations: at the College, at the Gym Guy Sagnez in Rivery, and at the Elsa-Triolet gymnasium. This club houses champions and champions from France. Competitions are possible after at least 2 years of practice. Children can take courses from 4 years of age. The club also organizes courses to discover the 2 practices and discover the one that one préfére. 

Jean-Pierre Horri, President of the Ligue League of Aikido and Treasurer of the National Federation of Aikido, is now 4 th Dan. It offers training twice a week for adults on Tuesday and Thursday and Tuesday and Wednesday for children from 7 years old, Tuesday evening and Thursday evening at the Gustave Charpentier gymnasium and Monday morning at the Sports and leisure area of Camon. Aikido and nothing else, despite the name that may be confusing. The association is very active and has created, in particular, a TV channel you tube and a blog. 

Do you know what rank is highest in judo? Unlike the ideas received, the black belt is "only" the 10 th level of a hierarchy that counts 19. The highest distinction, the 10 th dan, is represented by a red belt that you get after decades of experience. France has two judokas 9 th dan. Frédéric Bourgoin, 5 th dan, took over the torch of his father Michel, 8 th dan, who created the club in 1964. Judo is taught at the age of 6 and the jiu-jujitsu (judo mix, karate, aikido called paraphrase self-defence, martial art for which there are no competitions) from the age of 12. 

Parking at the tourist office, place Guillaume-de-Normandie.

Follow the Blavet wharf until the Pilots square. Continue Violette Quai to enter the Courtgain, the marine neighborhood. Mount the path of Calvary. Take the rue des Moulins, rue d'Argoules, rue Al-Prosper-Ravin, rue de l'Warehouse which runs through the old warehouse to the salts and return to the tourist office.

Follow the Blavet wharf again, then the boardwalk. Before the Jeanne-d'Arc wharf, turn left, rue Doctor-Lomier. Pass the Nevers door to the right which allows access to the high city. Take on the right a staircase leading to the city walls. Walk along (view of the bay) to Saint Martin church. From Saint Martin Square, follow the street of the Belfry, pass the Guillaume Gate and then take the rue de l'Abbaye to the Chapel of the Sailors.

Return to Rue de la Chapelle, Rue des Processions on the left, rue Saint-Nicolas on the right, rue des Fosses on the left, Piazza-Joffre, rue Questive on the right, rue des Sinks on the right and win the Place-de-Beater on the left. Drive towards the bay and then use the boardwalk to find the tourist office.

Parking on the Bay of Somme railway car park. From the station go to the gendarmerie and take the second street on the left. Cut the D 940 and descend to Le Mollenel. At the bottom of the coast turn right on the road. Win a crossroads. Continue straight to the gas station. Cut the D 48 and keep on facing. In Accompany's wood, at the fork, turn right. Cross a small road and then the D 2. Turn right, cross the railway. Take the second right road, turn right, turn left and cut the D 940. Take the D 3 on the left 100 m. Turn right on the road leading to the high town of Saint-Valéry. Win the promenade and then the train station.

From Morlay's equestrian lodge, go to the railway line of the Bay of Somme train. Take the road from La Petite-Digue and go along the railway line without ever crossing it. Leave two paths on the right. Obliquer on the left and then return to the north.

Take the road on the right. Pass the oratory and both farms. Arrive on the road of Hamelet. In Hamelet at 200 m left: Clocher chapel to «campenard». Turn right. After the houses, leave a path on the right and continue in front of a grassy path describing a curve on the left, then right and again left. Cut the D 140 and turn across 250 m and turn right and continue until the D 235. At the calvaire, take the D 35 on the right 50 m and then turn left on the trail. Continue on the D 140 and win the equestrian Lodge of Morlay while admiring the Hensons. You will be pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome of Carole and Thierry Unattainable, farmers and horse breeders, on their farm (see lodging section). In Ponthoile, join Noyelles-sur-Mer by taking the first road right in the middle of the village and then go to the river Dien, a starting point for many walks.

At low tide, discover the kingdom of birds. To park, take the access road to the sea. A parking lot is provided for this purpose. From the parking, take the path to the beach. Go along the coastal dune on the left. At the level of the blockhouse, turn left in front of the Ilette bank and continue to the right towards the north. Pass in front of the Restaurant de la Forêt and take the chemin des Garennes. About 100 m before Saint-Quentin, turn left on the sentier des Matelots which leads back to the parking lot.

Discover the coastline on the Eden 1, the Shooting Star or the Eros with Charles Masson who knows every wave on the coast! A wide choice of services from a short walk following the tide to a 6-hour fishing trip ... Possibility also to go by sea to discover the fishing port of Dieppe or to follow fishing boats.

Starting from the cliffs of the Sea, it is possible to rally Le Bois-de-Fm by the Foreshore as soon as the tide begins to fall, and then return to the summits via the Victor-Hugo panorama. Make sure you match the time required to go and the tides. Take this walk, preferably accompanied. Avoid walking at the very foot of the cliffs: chalk falls can occur, or even very dangerous landslides. Information from the Tourist Office.