Sports and leisure activities Ile de Noirmoutier

Without doubt the most emblematic beach of the island... On this adorable little beach of the Ladies, a seaside art of the beginning of the 19th century remains, largely reinforced by the white wooden beach huts which border it. Embellished by the proximity of the Bois de la Chaize, embalmed from February by the mimosas in bloom, the Plage des Dames, the darling of the Nantaise and then the Parisian women, remains the most exclusive beach of the department. It was the location of the film " Le Petit Nicolas"; beach and shops were revamped for the occasion.

There is a kitesurfing school, a sailing school and a stand-up paddle school. Practice from 7 years for windsurfing, Optimist, paddle, catamaran (from 10 years) and kayak. For 4-7 year olds, there is the Jardin des Mers. The other activity is kitesurfing (for adults). Courses and training courses are held on the beach of Fromentine unlike the other activities which are on the island of Noirmoutier between the beach of Midi, the port of Morin, the Perles du Devin.

Training courses in light sailing or on habitables. Sail on optimist, 12 feet catamarans, Topaze, HC 16. Come and perfect your windsurfing skills or on a 10m catamaran, for 7 people and a skipper. Weekly, daily and half-day courses. For children, first experiences with water sports at Jardin des Mers. Catamaran rental, windsurfing, sea kayak, paddle. Other activities: hiking, fishing with identification of the marine fauna.

In this FFCV approved sand yacht school, sand yachting is practiced from 8 years old. It is easy to drive, easy to rig, and fun is guaranteed from the very first session. Equipped with a helmet, you will appreciate the feeling of gliding and freedom, not to mention the magnificent panorama. The school offers training courses or discovery sessions. Several sites of rolling: L'Épine and especially on the commune of Barbâtre which has the most beautiful beaches for the practice of this activity, but the school is transported with the liking of the winds and the tide.

Julien offers kitesurfing lessons on 3 spots : Le Gois, Barbâtre, Fromentine. From discovery to improvement, in private or group lessons, with courses which, for the group lessons, take place over 4 hours, you are 4 maximum per course. On the program: discovery of the environment, safety rules, piloting the kite in shallow water, relaunching the kite, towed swimming, introduction to the weather, control of safety systems... Duration of private lessons : 2h30.

At the entrance of Barbâtre at the roundabout next to the tourist office, this small leisure park created in the 80s can be a nice recreation for children. The activities: mini-karts circuit, little train, bumper boats, inflatable games, trampolines, outdoor bowling, table tennis, games room, and especially a mini-golf 18 holes based on the marine theme. Several games are accessible from the age of 2. On site, a fast food service, ice creams, drinks.

La Pinède de Barbâtre is a wonderful playground for nature lovers who want to breathe a good bowl of calm air, breathing in the sweet scents of maritime pines. Ideas for walks and bike rides are available. The walking tour is 8 to 10 km round trip (about 3 hours). From the tip of the Fosse to the southern tip of the island, the path, with its gentle relief, is perfectly marked and well protected from the wind. It takes barely 5 kilometres to reach Barbâtre. You can return by the pine forest, by the fire path that runs along the houses and undulates along the edge or you can prefer to walk sheltered by the dike on the bay side to discover a completely different facet of the island of Noirmoutier. Another alternative to discover this pine forest in depth is cycling, for a hike "between Gois and forest". The trail is 23.3 km long (about 2.5 hours). On the island, several bicycle rental companies offer different ranges, including electric bicycles such as the L'Île à Vélo 12 rue du Boucaud in Noirmoutier-en-l'île

Have you heard of longe-côte? It's a water walk in which you're immersed in water between your navel and your armpits. A very popular activity with women, this aquatic walk promises many benefits for the body without any trauma to the joints. It can be done at any age and all year round. Equipped with a wetsuit, gloves and booties to keep your extremities warm, you'll walk back and forth in the ocean as a group. Meet at Plage de la Croix Rouge, Barbâtre (maximum 20 people).

On the beach at La Cantine, this is a veritable institution on the island of Noirmoutier. It welcomes children aged 3 to 15 all summer long! In a family atmosphere, a wide range of activities are on offer: daily games and competitions on trampolines and inflatables, sandcastles, Olympiads... There's also a heated indoor pool for aquagym and swimming lessons. In case of bad weather, a covered area is available.

Nestled on the island of Noirmoutier, this new generation water sports center welcomes visitors in search of physical fitness, leisure and well-being. Within its walls, a 25 m swimming pool, a large bath dedicated to swimmers and learners. On the relaxation side, adults are invited to recharge their batteries in a sauna and a bubble bath, while the younger ones can enjoy the slide. And to extend the visit, aquatic activities are held every week with the aim of getting back into shape (aquagym, etc.).

Several water activities: jet-ski, towed buoy, gyropod. For the scooter, initiation from 16 years old. Rental with or without a licence, with briefing and supervision. 3-seater jet-skis for more stability and comfort. Holders of a coastal licence can rent a jet-ski with a 110CV or 180CV licence. Just as fun, the towed buoy (capacity 6 people), ideal to practice with friends or for a bachelor party. You can leave the water for dry land by renting a gyropod! It requires a bit of stability, but you'll soon get the hang of it!

This school, located at the foot of the Huttopia campsite, offers introductory surfskiing trips and hikes departing from the Sableaux beach. Basically, surfskiing is a "rescue" board sport that originated in Australia. As a family or with friends, book your 2-hour "Discovery of the Bois de la Chaise beaches" tour with an instructor (equipment supplied, maximum 7, for children aged 10 and over). From April to October, the school travels around the island and its surroundings, changing location according to weather conditions.

The ^11th edition of the Noirmoutier Island Triathlon will take place on June¹ and 2, in the communes of L'Épine, La Guérinière and Noirmoutier-en-l'île. Four event formats will take place. The queen event, with a total of 51.5 km: 1.5 km dе nаtаtіоn, 40 km dе vélо еt 10 km dе соursе à pіеd. Other courses the XS triathlon (10.5 km): 250 m dе nаtаtіоn, 8 km dе vélо еt 2 km dе cоursе to pіеd. Sprint triathlon 25.75 km; and on Sunday, cross duathlon, for kids (1.5 km еt 6.5 km).

O'Abandonado offers sea outings aboard an old 1916 coaster for 18 passengers. Two-hour daytime and sunset cruises. Sea class, group and seminar outings are also organized. Every Sunday in July and August, take part in our day trips to the Ile du Pilier, a unique site where you can discover its history and monuments. Boat rental available for groups.

Crowned "Top club" in 2020 and 2021 by the French Sailing Federation, the Fort Saint-Pierre Nautical Center offers various formulas for learning to sail or improving your sailing skills in a superb setting and under ideal conditions. Weekly courses: sea garden (4-6 years), Optimist, dinghy, windsurfing, catamaran... Private lessons (all types of boats including wingfoil), family outings in a collective sailboat, multi-activity courses for teenagers, paddle outings, etc.

This equestrian centre, located in the heart of the marshes, offers horse and pony riding lessons and rides, from beginners to advanced riders. The horse or pony lessons take place in the arena, and depending on the level, can take place in the forest, the marshes... Reserved for experienced riders, 2-hour rides on the beach are organized (according to tide schedules). For children, lessons, initiation and rides are done on ponies. Pony rides of 30 min (ponies held in hand by the parents).

Anse Rouge beach is located in the northeast of the island. It's a small cove facing east, with the well-known Plage des Dames to its right. The best way to discover Anse Rouge beach is by bike. Take the allée des Soupirs from avenue du Maréchal-Joffre. A few steps lead up to this cove. This is undoubtedly one of the most unspoilt coves on the island. The beach at Anse-Rouge is dominated by the lighthouse-like Tour Plantier (privately owned), offering a truly picture-postcard landscape.

You can reserve a court at the island's municipal tennis club, but here you'll be able to play a trendy sport from South America, Argentina in particular: padel. It's a cross between tennis and squash. It's played by 2 players on a court that's smaller than a tennis court and, above all, surrounded by walls, glass or wire mesh. Players can use the walls to send the ball over the net. Another special feature is that the rackets are made of rubber and have no strings, but are pierced with holes; and the ball is smaller in size.

Plage des Souzeaux is located in the northeast of the island of Noirmoutier, not far from Anse Rouge beach. In the pretty Bois de la Chaise district, you'll find small, sheltered coves overlooking the Baie de Bourgneuf. The Souzeaux beach is lined with majestic villas; together with the Anse Rouge beach, characterized by bathing cabins, they are very characteristic of the island. It's a little-known beach because it's not very accessible, but it has an intimate, privileged feel to it. A truly lovely beach.

This multi-sailing school is located on Plage des Dames, right next to La Potinière restaurant, and offers fully independent rental of catamarans, dinghies, sea kayaks, paddles and giant paddles. But if you're not up to speed with these nautical activities, you can also take private, introductory or advanced lessons with state-certified instructors (BPJEPS) in the following disciplines: paddle, catamaran and dinghy. Every Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., there's a supervised kayak trip.