Sports and leisure activities Provence

Les amis de la neige propose a day of orienteering on downhill or cross-country skis or orienteering on snowshoes in a friendly atmosphere... So, get on your skis! The health situation and the fact that gatherings are still limited have forced many towns to cancel or postpone their events, so check with the tourist offices or town halls.

Price: 8 €.

Distance:5 km.

Departure :at 9:30 am in Chabanon.

Difficulty:easy.

The Toulourenc is the most important river fed by the Mont Ventoux after the resurgence of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. It rises at the foot of the Château d'Aulan, near Montbrun-les-Bains and flows for 30 km in a narrow valley with deep and wild gorges. Water depths vary from a few centimetres to more than two metres depending on the time of year! To be avoided in periods of rain and snowmelt... But it is a small paradise in summer.

There is a swimming pool located at the end of the complex de la Laune, next to the football fields and the campsite. As soon as the showers are over, there are two heated pools: one covered and one outside. The outdoor pool is only open in summer. Many grassy and well-shaded areas, ideal for relaxing, await the swimmers. It is possible to eat on the spot with a wide choice of drinks and delicacies. Nearby, there is a track for cross-country runners.

Squash La Ciotat is a club offering 5 squash courts, but above all a great club spirit with multiple activities on offer (dance classes, cross training, brazilian jiu-jitsu, fitness, beauty treatments...) all in one place. The space can be privatized, with real event know-how to make your festive get-togethers a success. At lunchtime, you can enjoy quick and easy meals including salads, daily specials and suggestions, and homemade desserts... All on a slate and offering excellent value for money.

During a 30-minute sea walk around the nearby Cap Nègre, discover the seabed of the islands preserved by the coastal conservatory and the Natura 2000 classified area, with simple comments on marine bio-diversity that can be understood by young and old alike. The boat, an Aquascope A8 - designed by the architect Jacques Rougerie - is unique, half submarine and half boat, with a capacity of 10 people which makes the experience really intimate, all in perfect safety.

The former and legendary Velodrome Stadium has now been replaced by the Orange Velodrome. It is difficult to recognize the old structures of the previous stage, renovated twice, for the 1998 World Cup and the 2016 Euro. The structure is impressive and its capacity of 67,394 spectators makes it the second largest stadium in France. It obviously hosts OM matches, with the current achievements of the players who succeeded Waddle, Boli and Papin. OM fans will have an unforgettable moment of fervour on game nights. In addition to the OM, the stadium sometimes also hosts rugby matches of the Toulon neighbour of the RCT, international football or rugby matches as well as concerts. The new Le Prado shopping centre now makes it a fully-fledged living space, and the stadium is also intended to host seminars and private events. Much more than just a stadium, the Orange Velodrome perpetuates the legend of the Velodrome.

In a shaded pine forest, many activities around the horse and the pony are proposed to you in a family atmosphere: lessons for all levels, training courses, walks, games, voltiges. In this 10 hectare domain, you will find a sand dressage arena, a grass jumping arena, a round pen, a covered riding arena, a round pen, a paddock with shelters or boxes, a club house and a shaded area for rides. However, no horseback riding is offered for adults.

At the gates of the city, the nature base François Léotard is a vast playground. Its 135 hectares of greenery even include a sandy beach! But before thinking about relax, think sport: The Base is a health course and a fitness area for exercising exercises in complete freedom. Those who prefer the walk can try the walking trails or the permanent orientation route. Finally, cyclists and rollers can have fun on a cycle path or on the bosses ground for the most brave.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1 a. m. to 2 p. m.

Difficulty: .

In this family-run boutique, you can come and rent your ski equipment with complete peace of mind, whether you're with friends or the whole family. You'll be pleasantly greeted by a team of mountain sports professionals who will advise you perfectly on finding the right equipment for you. Through their advice, they also share their love of the Valley with you. And if you're in the mood for shopping, let yourself be tempted by the clothing collection, which has something for everyone: skiers, snowboarders and hikers, with exclusive items to suit all tastes.

Professional skipper, Damien Lescure welcomes you aboard his sailboat Adelante for escapades with accommodation on board. A race-cruiser, his 12m First 40.7 is efficient, comfortable and very well thought out. It can accommodate 4 to 7 people and has a kitchen and two showers, indoor and outdoor. The perfect option for an intimate, tailor-made stay away from mass tourism. Oriented towards nature, these authentic cruises will also be the opportunity to (re) discover the most beautiful creeks of the area.

Aboard a comfortable 16-meter boat (hot shower, toilets, air conditioning and hot and cold drinks available), Fabien and his team offer half-day trips, full-day trips with meals, as well as overnight stays with breakfast on board, departing from the port of Cavalaire. Discover with them the mythical wrecks of the Mediterranean: Donator, Greek, Togo, Ruby, as well as the Port Cros National Park. Beginners, opt for a snorkeling tour or for a first dive. FFESSM and SSI trainings are also available.

A great head of the region regularly releases original courses, in a Provencal atmosphere, or you learn to make a market kitchen, and then enjoy your meal around a friendly table.

The amateurs of speed and acrobatics on skates for the most reckless have what to have fun on this convivial ring. Special rates are available for schools, associations and companies. It is possible to practice field hockey and to attend the games of the local team, the Avignon Beavers. The CAPA 84 figure skating club offers beginner and advanced courses from 3 years old. Every month, the rink organizes themed evenings, such as the popular Halloween party.

This forest was first born in the imagination of some foresters who went to collect cedar seeds in the Algerian Middle Atlas. The cedar forest forms a massif of 250 hectares, divided between the communes of Bonnieux, Lacoste and Ménerbes. There are a lot of walks to do and the levels are quite easy. One can easily walk along the whole crest of the Petit Luberon to Cheval Blanc or to Oppède. But beware, it is necessary to provide a vehicle for the return.