Sports and leisure activities Les Makes

This accrobranche offers eight courses of varying difficulty, punctuated by 130 games. In the middle of the forest of cryptomerias of Makes, you will evolve on Tibetan bridges, zip lines, suspended platforms, etc... Two of them benefit from a unique system of continuous lifeline, which allows you to complete the whole course without detaching yourself, thus offering optimal safety and access to the youngest. The other courses, sometimes 12 metres above the ground, will provide more thrills. Possibility to eat at the refreshment bar (on reservation).

It is the only observatory in the Indian Ocean and French overseas departments and territories. It is better to go there early to be sure to get the sun and it is better to book because it is an association, run by volunteers. The place has several rooms including a planetarium, an exhibition area, a room with traditional instruments of star observation, etc.. Ask about the dates of the observation evenings and book well in advance: night outings are in great demand. Bring a vest, even in summer, as it can be cold.

This equestrian centre takes you, on the back of Mérens, to discover the exceptional panoramas of the surroundings. The horses are docile and reassuring for beginners. For children, the club offers baby ponies and ponies that they can brush before setting off on a ride. After a ride in the arena to learn the basic rules and become familiar with the animal, departure for an experience in the heart of nature. Note that there is also a campground.

Discover the stars and planets with Bruno Payet. This enthusiast organizes evenings on the theme of astronomy where he provides you with binoculars, glasses and telescopes to observe the wonders of the astral sky, from the heights of Les Makes. On the program of this evening with your head in the stars: constellation spotting, observations of Jupiter, the Moon or the deep sky. Bruno is not stingy with his explanations and his passion quickly becomes contagious! Take something to cover yourself with, it is not warm at night in the highlands.