Sports and leisure activities Rhône-Alpes

On the Nordic domain of Lascourt, Nordicateam makes you discover the world of sled dogs. Anneso is a professional musher and Alain, a handler, and they practice long distance races. In the valley of Claux, they found an ideal playground to satisfy their passion. All year long, they share with visitors their activity, the organization of the dogs' work. They propose baptisms to leave to dream on the tracks of Jack London.

Aurore, a professional and FFE examiner, offers rides and itinerant equestrian excursions in the northern Ardèche and Haute-Loire. Departures are guaranteed whatever the number of participants. These include 2-day trips to Lac de Devesset and 4-day tours of the Parc Naturel Régional du Pilat, all in the company of our loyal team of small, hardy, sure-footed horses and ponies. The company also organizes orienteering training and initiation days, with theory and hands-on practice in the great outdoors.

Andrézieux-Bouthéon is the place to discover this new, modern and innovative concept. Once inside, you'll be immersed in a beach atmosphere. The decor, the cocktails (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and the wide range of poke bowls are just the thing. There's something for everyone: salmon, chicken, shrimp, falafel. And it's here that you can discover the thrill of surfing on an artificial wave. This fun and sensational activity is accessible from the age of 5. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced surfer, the indoor wave invites you to come and enjoy yourself in complete relaxation. A great idea for a family or friendly event (birthday, EVJF or EVG).

Among the exceptional and unusual experiences, ice diving ranks high. The many lakes in the Savoyard mountains are a perfect playground to try it out. Between December and mid-March, it allows you to discover the ice from below, with its air bubbles, its turquoise color and its unique reflections created by the sun. Baptisms are possible for those who are not initiated to diving. So don't wait any longer to get into the water, not very hot, and live an unforgettable moment.

Sportsmen or not, the Lac Vert de Passy is a must in the region. It is a classified natural site that offers a breathtaking view of the Mont-Blanc chains and water that is both transparent and emerald green. In summer, you can simply walk around the lake in about 15 minutes, from the restaurant's parking lot. For the hikers, you can choose a 10 km trail with a 300 m difference in altitude (departure from the Place Tobé), passing by the Himalayan bridge of the Nant Bordon, which gives a taste of adventure to this beautiful trail.

Discover the Cézallier plateau in a whole new way, with a dog-drawn sleigh ride or kart ride! Sleigh rides will delight winter enthusiasts, combining speed and snow-covered views. Go-karting offers other sensations on the trails. You can also try your hand at cani-cross (running accompanied by a dog) or cani-rando. Activities that combine contemplation, sport and complicity with the animals.

Facing Mont Blanc, the Passy leisure center offers a multitude of activities. A fine sand beach to access the supervised swimming area and large green spaces, sunny or shaded, to stroll or have fun. The view is magnificent. On the spot, you can enjoy beach volleyball and petanque pitches, a walking or cycling circuit around the lake, a health course and various activities (tree climbing, boating, mini-golf...). Restaurants and camping nearby.

Downhill skiing at Praz-de-Lys-Sommand (now known as Espace des Lys) means family vacations in an exceptional natural setting. The ski area offers 55 km of pistes spread over 27 blue runs, 7 green runs, 12 red runs and 6 black runs for the more athletic skiers. For the acrobats who don't shy away, 1 snowpark and 3 boarder-crosses provide thrills and spills, and even a few laughs and spills... A ski area that takes you to the summit of Haut Fleury, with a breathtaking view of the Giffre mountains and Mont Blanc.

Need to create? Need to reconnect? Then discover the fascinating and creative world of Lisèle, artist and pottery enthusiast. In this school, you'll learn to manipulate, exploit your potential, let your hands express themselves, and above all have fun in a spirit of caring, exchange and respect. To learn pottery, several formulas are offered for young and old alike: free-form or theme-based courses, mixing beginners and advanced, or developing a specific technique such as throwing. L'École de la Terre is also available to companies, individuals and day-care centers.

What better way to explore the trails of Savoie than on an electrically assisted mountain bike? Go on an adventure thanks to Alpes In Bike, which proposes you to rent beautiful VTTAE which will allow you to ride on the steep paths of the surrounding mountains. Available for half a day or for several consecutive days, think of booking a little in advance, the Alpes In Bike team will deliver the bikes where you want them! Definitely the best way to discover the region and its best kept secrets.

Les Gets is part of the Portes du Soleil ski area, one of the largest in the world. It includes 12 resorts linked between France and Switzerland, which offers you 600 km of skiing! From the resort-village of Les Gets, you can ski to Les Gets-Morzine and the Portes du Soleil. The domain offers many slopes, from the most technical to the most adapted for beginners. The area is wooded and the landscapes are breathtaking.

The Rétromobile Club Forézien is a car club based in Feurs. It offers outings and events for classic car enthusiasts. Club members also get together for outings to picturesque locations such as Bugey, Cerdon and the Retord plateau. The club is open to all classic car enthusiasts, whatever their age.

Visible from the Bellerive bridge, this new aquatic, fun and sports leisure park is made up of some twenty inflatable modules in the form of a course, accessible as soon as you can swim. Jump, climb, fly, slide, and challenge your friends, always supervised by a competent team in charge of your safety. Perfect for cooling off on a hot summer's day. No reservation required, and accessible even on rainy days. Water quality is constantly monitored to ensure that you take no risks.

Behind this beautiful appellation there are two fishing ponds, both for beginners and for those who want to improve their fishing, fly, or blow fishing techniques. We find all sorts of fish in Josette's fish farm: a pond is home to rainbow trout and the second to fario trout and brook trout (or salmon). The atmosphere is family and beginners appreciate Josette's advice. There is no need for fishing and you can rent fishing rods on site (and buy bait). A beautiful fishing trip, with family, alone or among friends, in a rural rural setting. Children love, because they are almost sure to go back with a catch!

A wild and authentic setting to practise your leisure whether you are beginner or expert, on 6 lakes and many rivers of the Haute Artense. Here are many species of fish, predators and trout. Jérôme Gaillard, former manager of France's teams of fishing à la fly and instructor fishing guide of state, welcomes you in this fishing centre, starting point for your stay. You will find: fishing cards, a wide selection of fishing items, bait, advice of a pro on the best techniques and the best spots at the moment, the services of a team of fishing guides, the rental of all equipped boats, the rental of float, the rental of all the necessary equipment. Most: You can even repair your old equipment.

Take on one of the region's most emblematic hikes and enjoy an experience as challenging as it is spectacular. Be careful after the Col de la Vacherie, where the path narrows abruptly along a ravine. Fortunately, a secure handrail accompanies you through this passage. The final section is particularly demanding, taking you over a small area of just 10 square metres. Those prone to vertigo should refrain!

Looking for a clever and original way to celebrate your child's birthday? The Cité du Design organizes Wednesday workshops for 5-11 year-olds. The workshop includes a playful discovery of the exhibitions, accompanied by a guide. Each child will create a souvenir gift: a desk accessory in cork and leather, which they can take home with them. The package also includes a prepared snack and the afternoon's souvenir photo. The group can include up to 12 children, and it lasts 2h30.

Set off on a charming 7 km jaunt to the picturesque Chard du Beurre, through lush green meadows and dense forests. The word "Chard", meaning little hill, suggests a pleasant climb. The starting point is Les Saisies, where cows graze peacefully throughout the summer, providing the milk that gives the famous Beaufort cheese its character. At the summit, a majestic panorama awaits you. This walk can be enjoyed in summer, with its lush greens, or in winter, when the landscape is transformed into a white paradise.

An appointment for the fishermen. This fishing centre has a fishing school for young people, every Wednesday, they can learn to hear gougeon mais but also to respect nature and live in groups. For adults, boat rentals with or without permits, with thermal engine equipped for the fishing of a pollster. You can also organize your fishing game or stay with Joachim Torres, a professional fishing guide that has been on the lake for about years.

With 900^m2 of covered pools, the Guy Châtel water sports center offers the largest aquatic space in the department. It has a sports pool, a play pool, a paddling pool, a mineral beach with solarium, a park of 8,000^m2 with games for children, and a beach volleyball court. Aquagym, aquabike, aquafitness, and other activities are offered in addition to swimming lessons. In summer, a 250^m2 water playground is open for children.

Young graduate photographers, Chloé and Maureen have embarked on the Mademoiselle Hirondelle adventure. Specializing in weddings, ready to work for any occasion, full of ideas and projects, the two girls use black and white a lot, but not only! On the website you'll find plenty of examples of what they can achieve. Working on the spontaneity of their models and seeking above all to bring out the naturalness in the people they photograph, they'll take your picture alone or with your family. Funny, energetic girls who deserve to be known!

What if we were to use the return to get to, or get back to, the exercise? On March 25 th, the commune of Trevol will host the Trevoloise Traps, a sporting and convivial event that is expected to bring together some 250 athletes. 5 or 10 km, choose the best match, motify family and friends, and join the event! If the challenge is not very clear, however, several coasts will come to your race; You're warned!

Tariff: 7 €, or 9 € on site.

Distance: 5 km and 10 km.

Difficulty: average.

Date: Avrilly castle in Trevol. Withdrawal of the beams at 1 p. m. and departure of the race at 4 p. m.

Other practical information: any unlicensed participant shall have a medical certificate stating the absence of contraindication to the practice of racing on foot.

The Pays d'Aurillac nautical base invites you to discover the Lac de St-Étienne-Cantalès. Stretching over hundreds of hectares, this man-made reservoir offers the perfect atmosphere for family weekend getaways. Choose from catamarans, windsurfers, canoes, oars and stand-up paddles. Once you've made your selection, you're free to explore the lake's various coves, picnic areas and trails.

From the Chalmazel resort, you can choose from six signposted mountain bike trails. For those who prefer an easier option, opt for the 3.5 km Bois de Chapouilloux trail: accessible to beginners and lasting around 40 minutes, this ride winds gracefully through the fir trees, passing through the Plume and Sagnasson localities. The final descent is on the "wild boar trail", towards the Chalmazel ski resort.

Just outside the village of Chaudeyrolles a path begins 4 km that take you to the crater of Narces. Along the way, panels will explain the original and the use of peat which is found at the bottom of the crater, today drained. Same starting point, another trail of 4 km leads to the Signon mount. This hike is done in 1:45 but will allow you to discover another material, the losse, found in the construction industries Auvergne.

Price: free.

Duration: 1:45.

Problem: easy.

The journey rises along this volcanic fireplace, offering beautiful views over the surrounding landforms. Information panels help to understand the formation of these rocky peaks. The steep climb is rewarded by the view since the summit. Orientation tables will tell you the other summits to see. Once down, you can enjoy a swim in the lake of Bouchet, of volcanic origin as well. If you want to walk by foot, you need an extra 45 minutes.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1 p. m.

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In a magnificent setting dominated by spruce and fir trees, in the heart of lush greenery, D'un Arbre à l'Autre offers safe activities open to all. You can choose between 9 courses equipped with continuous lifelines for juniors and adults. The Kids course is ideal for 6-10 year-olds, and the Loupiot for 3-6 year-olds. Don't miss out on the net park (accessible without a harness), a favorite with the youngsters. Reservations are strongly recommended by telephone. Don't forget to come and celebrate your children's birthday at this fabulous accrobranche park.

At the bottom of the village, the Espace Loisirs is the infrastructure that makes this linked "Alpe-d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski" resort a one-of-a-kind village-station! Because at Vaujany, you don't just have fun on the snowboards in winter or on the hiking trails in summer. Vaujany also boasts a unique Sports and Leisure Centre, with a swimming pool, fitness centre, relaxation area and multi-purpose hall. Not forgetting the ice rink and bowling alley. A complex that combines the joys of water and the pleasures of relaxation for the whole family.

Europe's longest zip line takes you over Super-Besse at top speed. With a length of 1,600 metres and a height difference of 240 metres, you're in for a 1.5-minute thrill 45 metres above the ground. Depending on your weight, you can reach a top speed of 120 km/h! In complete safety, solo or in duo, the experience promises to be unforgettable. Solo access to Fantasticable is permitted for children over 12, and duos (with an adult) for children aged 8 to 12. Online booking is recommended.

Be careful, this hike is reserved for experienced hikers. Indeed, the 14 km itinerary will require you to walk for nearly 6 hours. So why embark on this Herculean quest? Simply to have the privilege of accessing the only viewpoint offering a simultaneous view of Lake Aiguebelette and Lake Bourget! That's all there is to it! From the cemetery of Attignat-Oncin, go towards the hamlet of La Fauchère, then follow the path. There is no water on the way, so it is necessary to take precautions.

Sandra Coignard and her pack of friendly Nordic dogs invite you to live a unique, fun and dynamic experience in the heart of the wilderness and as close as possible to the animal. His family structure offers activities pulled by the "Extrapattes", dogs with a big heart. You leave for canirandos, canine walks. You are equipped with a wide belt and an elastic leash that connects you to the dog's harness. Also on the program are cani-baby, cani-marches and sledding on the snow when conditions are suitable.

From the Blache du Mazel equestrian farm, you can go hiking with donkeys. It's a gentle adventure where you take your time and walk without luggage. This is not horse-riding, but hiking with one or more donkeys carrying your belongings (max. 40 kg/donkey). There are many possible itineraries in a loop around the Blache du Mazel, lasting one or more days, from campsites to farms, from gîtes to chambres d'hôtes. Ânons des sources is an association for the conservation and use of donkeys in Ardèche.

Playing soccer several meters above the ground: the idea may seem absurd. However, it is possible at Alti'Fil. Because here, visitors can move up to 7.50 meters high on trawl and catamaran nets. In other words, no need for a harness to move. Moreover, this is not the only activity you can do, perched among the trees. With a surface area of 1,300 m², this acrobatic park also has a volleyball court, a trampoline and a labyrinth. Note that each time, several layers of safety nets are present. In short, everything is done to spend a pleasant moment with family or friends.

Carp sport fishing area in no-kill, now open to enthusiasts, day and night, on an area of 25 hectares, including 18 hectares in water for 10 fishing stations, in a rich and preserved natural environment. Common carp, mirror, koi and love, from 5 kg to 23 kg. Fish coming from approved fish farmers, free of all bites, rigorously selected for their potential of growth and/or their beauty. Pontoons, sanitary block and showers. Reception chalet, store, bread and pastries. Reservation on line.

Pioneer in Clermont-Ferrand, this diving club was born nearly sixty years ago. Today it has more than 200 members. The team welcomes deep-sea enthusiasts from 8 years old, for baptisms, initiations and to prepare level 1 to 3 diplomas. The membership to the club includes the license, the federal insurance, the loan of equipment (tanks, stabilizers and regulators) and the supervision of theoretical and practical courses. Since 2014, the club is the only one in Auvergne to provide a Nitrox compressor, as well as the associated training.

Speed2max is the leading French manufacturer of electric karts, combining quality craftsmanship with respect for the environment. Speed2max sells karts all over the world, and offers the chance to try them out on its indoor track. The track stretches across a 4,600 m² area, with a fleet of fourteen machines capable of speeds of up to 70 km/h. The track is made up of two surfaces: a grippy asphalt section and a smooth concrete section, ideal for skidding fun. Numerous formulas have been devised to suit every occasion.

CEERTA has been hosting car and motorcycle driving schools and enthusiast clubs on its dirt (1,000 to 2,000 meters) and asphalt (2,474 meters) circuits for almost 20 years. CEERTA also organizes open days, safety courses and tests for new vehicles and equipment. Activities that harmoniously combine passion and work, sensations and training, conviviality and team spirit.

Sylvain offers you a fun, sometimes greedy, ride in the undergrowth on an all-terrain electric scooter. To do this, you need to be equipped with a helmet and before setting off, it is necessary to practise for a few minutes on an educational course. It then takes you to discover the forest and the Tronçais region silently and effortlessly, for three hours for the most athletic, and by unsuspected paths. This activity can be practised from the age of 12, depending on the size of the child, as there is a junior model.

New address for Josiane Debris and Marie-Christine Sartin, teaching painters, who have been leading classes since the early 1990s. During the sessions, observation, drawing, portrait, live model, perspective, initiation or improvement of painting techniques are mixed. Children are welcome from the age of 7, while beginners or experienced adults are followed individually and can participate in courses. Preparation for art schools and support courses are offered for those who have entered an artistic field. Artists exhibit their own work and create on commission. At the end of the year, there is an exhibition of students' work on an imposed theme.

For over 30 years, the Genealogical Circle has been connecting generations with passion. Its website offers useful information to genealogy enthusiasts and curious people. With time and research, the association has become an expert on the region's past, history and daily life. If you join the association, you can access its rich database, at the forum, and its journal to me Auvergne! , quarterly newsletter published since 1978, highlighting the many questions raised during the research and presenting several headings: Methods and sources, Bibliography, Life and crafts of old, Figures and families, Heraldry, Paleography…

The AMA welcomes musicians of all backgrounds and all ages. The association offers violin and piano lessons for beginners, amateurs and advanced musicians. It also offers musical awakening sessions for the youngest. Once a month, those who want to can join the orchestra. It gathers all levels, and the pieces are put together by all the participants: classical pieces, film music, variety... The AMA participates in many events: music festival, entertainment for village festivals, for other associations...

With its 25-meter covered pool and six water lines, the Aqualudic Center is an ideal space for swimming lovers. And, for those who just want to enjoy a moment with family or friends with their feet in the water, the balneo-ludic area or the paddling pool are also a good alternative. A wellness area also offers a sauna, a whirlpool and a hammam. In the summer (from July¹ to August 31), it is also possible to enjoy the outdoor pools. You can also take swimming lessons, aquagym, etc.

Héli Volcan offers panoramic helicopter flights of 10 to 30 minutes over Issoire, the Sancy massif and the Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne. Feel like an adventurer? Take the "Pilot for a day" experience, a 15 or 30-minute initiation to flying over Issoire, during which you'll be at the controls of a helicopter!

Stretch your legs and enjoy the view without too much effort. La Bourgeoise, the summit above Samoëns, is a family-friendly walk offering an exceptional 360° panorama. From the Col de Joux Plane, where the surrounding peaks are reflected in its lake and the view is already magical, follow a signposted path to the Chalets de Mapellet to reach the summit. Up there, the entire Giffre valley and its mountains come into view. Le Criou, Pointe Rousse, Tête de Bostant... A trail that can also be explored on snowshoes in winter.

It is one of the largest and most frequented beaches by young people and families in summer, who easily extend the swim with an improvised picnic on the lawns punctuated by clumps of trees to preserve themselves from a sun that would become too untimely. The sand and gravel bay allows children to walk several meters and its rocky peninsula attracts those who wish to swim more quietly in the distance.

A small walk of 2 h in sous that makes it possible to win Capuchin. You can also join other paths such as the Doctors or Milles-Pis. Many other trails leave the station. This is the case of the Chemin-Roze road - the name of the two artists who created it - leading to the Grande Cascade.

Sioule Loisirs rents canoes and kayaks to discover the Combrailles along the Sioule. The center offers several routes ranging from 11 to 25 km, divided between the gorges hautes for families and the gorges de Chouvigny for the more athletic. Picnic breaks are available at the foot of Château-Rocher or on the Menat bridge. Changing rooms, showers and a restaurant with panoramic terrace complete the infrastructure. Life jackets, watertight picnic containers, boats and paddles are supplied. A via ferrata is also available.

This adventure park stretches across several hectares of forest overlooking the town of Saint-Nectaire, between forest and mountain. More than 100 high-perched workshops await adventurers in complete safety: monkey bridge, zip line, suspension bridge, Tarzan jump... With its four courses (including the marmoset course for toddlers) and its two via ferrata of 130 and 175 m, it is one of the largest parks in the region. A nice idea for birthdays, the courses can be enjoyed with the family as well as with friends.