Where to practice an individual sport Languedoc Roussillon

Through mountains and forests, Equisud accompanies you in the heart of the wide open spaces of the Capcir to discover the local wild west on horseback. Mathieu and his team will share with you unique moments during one or several days of riding or initiation to outdoor riding. The love of horses, the respect of nature and the passion of the job animate the Equisud animators. They pay particular attention to animal welfare, just like their colleagues at Cheval-rando and La Tramontane. Try the experience!

"One name, two worlds": climbing and jaja! A 400^m2 bouldering room where you can move around without ropes or harnesses. A real cellar where our climbers produce red, white and rosé wines. Finally, a relaxation area to quench your thirst or have lunch after a good sweaty session. The whole team is there to welcome you, to supervise you and to help you in your progression: courses, training courses... All the information is on the website. Le Petit Futé loved this original idea of mixing vine and rock and wishes long life to La Grappe Escalade.

Fun Bike Center is first and foremost a bicycle shop. But to explore the paths of Vallespir, you can rent electric mountain bikes from Haibike, model 2018. The whole team of the shop is also there to guide you towards the trails and loops marked out according to your level. And in the area, there is no shortage of paths and trails and they will take you up to the border ridges at an altitude of over 1000 m. We welcome this initiative as it is the only mountain bike and VTAE rental shop in the Vallespir.

Between Ur and Font Romeu, dare to experience the big thrill and a good adrenaline rush with the giant tyrolean traverse, the accro-rocher (a kind of via ferrata) or the slack-highline (a cable pulled between two walls). In this ultra secure adventure park with beautiful views of the Cerdanya and the surrounding peaks, clinging to the cliff, you will discover real sensations, shared between the eagle and the chamois! It's fun, there's something for all levels (colour scale at the start of each activity), it's very well supervised, and what's more, it's sporting.

Do you want to stroll along the small mountain roads or to hurtle down the slopes like a madman? Eco Bike delivers a bike to your home or as a relay point throughout the Cerdanya and Capcir regions. Helmet and anti-theft device are provided, breakdown assistance included. All the information and the different formulas are on their website. Le Petit Futé liked this innovative concept which democratizes the electric bicycle. The Mountain Bike-FFC Catalan Pyrenees area has more than 40 approved circuits on more than 690 km of tracks and trails... so get in the saddle!

On the road between Mont Louis and Les Angles nestle the stables of Sabine. This horsewoman offers riding lessons, pony rental and finally horse rides to discover the Matte forest or the shores of Lake Matemale. We have been as much touched by the seriousness and professionalism of this equestrian centre as by the attention paid to animal welfare. Sabine makes it a point of honour. You can feel in her stable that the animals are happy and are not there to please the tourists. Long live the respect of animal dignity.

Only a few minutes away from the medieval city, the Carcassonne Golf Club is a place full of serenity. This golf club offers you an 18-hole course, with gentle slopes, accessible to all, or start with 9 holes to familiarize yourself with the practice range gently. Open all year round, you can ask the two professionals Matthieu Bozio and Kévin Delvalle, for individual or group lessons, adapted to your practice and your objectives. Possibility to eat at the Bistrot d'Auriac or at the gastronomic restaurant of the Domaine d'Auriac.

The Col de la Llose offers nature lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts a splendid and wild site in the heart of the Natura 2000 Madres Coronat site, at an altitude of 1,866 m, you can count on Fred Maugery and the O Naturel team to give you a warm welcome and to help you add some dynamic colours to your stay in the Pyrénées-Orientales. In this environment dedicated to a multitude of summer and winter sports, you may be lucky enough to come across national teams training for pre-Olympic preparations. In the catalogue you can rent skis or electric mountain bikes for free or supervised practice, all the material and equipment for laser biathlon or paragliding. Enduro mountain biking trips, skating lessons, itinerant stays, mountain biking stays, snowshoeing nights are offered throughout the seasons. Children are not forgotten with the Ludic Park VTT, an area specially designed for them with several courses, a game with two free treasure hunts for the little ones. In winter, as soon as the snow has fallen, it's time for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and Nordic walking on the 70 km of marked and maintained trails. The rallying point of this multi-service and friendly leisure centre is a pretty mountain chalet with a pleasant south-facing terrace which serves as a bar-restaurant and offers very affordable dishes.

Lovers of outdoor activities are welcome in the Montagne Noire, in this haven of peace, dedicated to peaceful strolls. Le Petit Paradou is an ideal leisure area for children aged 3 to 15: signposted pony rides, acrobatic courses close to the ground, various workshops to discover animal life, learn about bird nesting boxes, insect shelters, fishing rods, or learn about gardening... A mini-farm enables visitors to familiarize themselves with goats, chickens, turtles and rabbits, from an early age.

This service provider offers walks, mountain bike rides, normal or electric, at the Salagou lake, in the vineyards of the Larzac terraces, in the mountains of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert. Its particularity is to also welcome a public in situation of handicap, for activities of full nature with instructors trained and sensitized with the handicap and with adapted material, All Terrain Wheelchair (FTT), Joelette, etc. All the outings and activities proposed are oriented towards the gentle discovery of nature, vineyards and heritage.

With 18 courses approved by the French Mini-Golf Federation, this Balaruc establishment attracts young and old (from age 6) looking for a fun activity to share with family and friends. On beautiful summer evenings, the courses are floodlit to make the most of the evening. Between rounds, you can cool off at the bar, or melt for an ice cream for those with a sweet tooth. The mini-golf course has clubs to suit every size of player.

Be careful, this route starting from Nîmes is really reserved for quasi-professionals and may require several stages to complete, but mountain bike fanatics should love it. Indeed, the Circuit du Mont-Aigoual is spread over 90 kilometers and a difference in altitude of 800 meters! Covering a multitude of communes (Le Vigan, Saint-Guiral, Bramabiau, etc.), it offers a whole panel of typical Languedoc landscapes and has almost become a national reference of its kind.

Rachel and Bruno invite you to discover, on donkeyback, the magnificent, authentic and wild nature of the Larzac plateau, from the small, typically Caussenard village of La Vacquerie. Cirques, canyons and ruiniform landscapes, waterfalls, menhirs and dolmens are all off the beaten track. You can opt for an itinerant hike, on your own or accompanied, with donkeys at your side, whose sure-footedness enables you to negotiate the steepest spots and who also carry children and luggage without any difficulty!

Thierry's bike park is rather vast: 160 bikes for the big and small, the cool and the sporty. Ride along the greenways, down the slopes or through the pine forests, everything is possible with such a vast and eclectic range of bikes: mountain bikes, VTC, racing bikes and of course the famous Sunn electric bikes. You can rent them all year round (in winter by appointment). The prices are quite affordable and Thierry will give you plenty of advice on the routes. We recommend the rides along the pond or to the wild beaches north of Canet.

The Montbazinois Tennis Club has two lighted outdoor courts for year-round practice. With its tennis school for children, it has been training many new players for years. Whether you want to practice a leisure activity or for competition, in individual lessons, with a formula of several lessons or in the form of tennis training courses, for children from kindergarten onwards and for adults: everyone finds a suitable formula. The youth and adult competition teams are well represented in all categories.

A family address par excellence, Pirateland is both a water park where little sailors can cool off and a fun mini-golf course. Water cannons, slides, splashers, a 300 m² pool and pirate ships are all part of the fun. Parents can relax in the shade on deckchairs while their children play. Mini-golf features an 18-hole course with three levels of difficulty, all on a pirate theme. The shaded and misted areas offer every comfort.

You want to watch marmots with their little ones, learn to recognize juniper berries, wonder in front of the majesty of theft of an eagle…? Contact Jacques Martin. Domiciled in the Eastern Pyrenees for more than thirty years, this accompanying guide takes you to the paths of the Mediterranean at the summits of the Pyrenees, from the Aude to Ariège through South Catalonia. Thanks to his advice and experience, you will make an exciting hike. Unleashing and elevation (both clean and figurative) guaranteed!

Up in Tordères, come and discover the pleasure of riding a donkey in this farm where you can also spend time with the other animals. You will also discover sheep, goats, llamas, aviaries with pheasants, pigeons and ducks. You can rent one or more donkeys to discover the Aspres at the rhythm of his steps, he will be equipped with a pack to carry your bags and your picnic. You can even organise your child's birthday party, with a marked out route on the donkey and a meeting with the other guests.

Multi-fishing and multi-species courses, lure fishing on the pond, bluefin tuna fishing or coaching from his boat: Vincent guides amateurs and experienced anglers in their practice. A fine connoisseur, he makes you discover multiple techniques such as vertical fishing with tenya, madaï, jig or inchiku, with soft lure, natural baits, light trolling... Between sea and lagoon, he shares his passion during a pleasant and playful moment spent on the water. After a trip, common pigeon, pikeperch, sea bream, ray, mackerel, bonito or octopus will be on the menu.

Set in the heart of the Causse forest, this area is designed for keen and experienced cyclists as well as amateurs and beginners. This environmentally-friendly mountain bike park is divided into three routes, each accessible according to age and level. The first has been designed and made safe for toddlers. The second, with two workshops and three natural obstacles, is reserved for 5 to 8 year-olds. The third circuit, just over a kilometer long, is punctuated by a footbridge and numerous obstacles to appeal to the over 8s. Sensations for the whole family.

At the end of March, the town of Alès receives one of the rare races of races against the watch organised in the Hexagon, and takes place between the city and the Belvedere. You have understood: the climb is sporty! But if you are driven and the final coast of 1,2 km is not cold in your eyes, rush! The opportunity is ideal for measuring to others, but also - and above all - for yourself, in a cosy and warm atmosphere. And whatever your time, remember that the most important thing is to participate!

Tariff: 5 €.

Distance: 4,6 km.

Difficulty: difficult.

Rendez-vous: Scientific and cultural pole of Alès. Departure inside the race, every 30 seconds from 9 h.

Other practical information: any non-licensee shall have a medical certificate indicating the absence of a contraindication to the practice of the race on foot. Preferred pre-registration, by telephone to ✆ 06 45 26 87 30.

Through the Ball Sport Club, Barrie Dickman is involved in the development of snooker practice in the region. In addition to the three snooker tables, the address also offers two American pools and five pools. Even the children are entitled to quote as many games, including a small pool, a snooker, a football, a pinball and ping pong tables have been installed for them. An Internet cafe with a large screen satellite TV, to follow sports events, completes the offer.

Association born in 1990 of the fusion between SA Béziers and AS Causses-and-Veyran athletics. This constantly growing club has won different titles as a champion of France. It is open to anyone wishing to practice athletics, cross-country and race on foot. AS Vo Causses Athletics also organizes competitions, including the road race of 10 kilometres from the Sun in Béziers - mid-March.

The practice of this sport, often considered incorrectly as a street combat sport, is not reserved for men! The proof is a woman, Nathalie Trottin, a state graduate and several times champion of the Karate World Cup. At the age of 4, young and younger people follow courses organized in groups of level according to its competition or leisure objective. The club is a member of the French Karate Federation. For more information, do not hesitate to call or go on the spot during training hours on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 17 am to 22 pm at the gymnasium De.

Former coach of the France team, Lee Won Sik was promoted to traditional federal technical director, the highest position in the hierarchy.

Thus, its training is among the best that you can have in France. The courses are aimed at children - from age 4 - to men, women and veterans. They are being held throughout the week.

The club, which is a member of the French Cycling Federation, has around sixty members of all ages. Every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, training starts at the Béziers wine cooperative. The riders, supervised by a team of three Federation-certified instructors, cover distances of around one hundred kilometers. The VCCB, Vélo Club des Cheminots du Biterrois, takes part in all competitions in the south of France. There is no membership fee, just a license fee.

Road racing, cyclo-cross, mountain biking: the BMC supports all cycling disciplines. This particularly dynamic club has counted in its ranks some great names in cycling: Stéphane Barthe, professional French champion in road competition, Roger Mascaro and Emmanuelle Marevery, respectively French champion and member of the French team. The BMC organizes numerous competitions and travels for them throughout France.

Founded in 1974, under the name of Compagnie Trencavel, this association is a member of the French Federation of Archery. First specialized in "nature shooting", it has opened the 1990 s to Olympic shooting or shooting. Today, its members practise both disciplines. The education provided is based on an evolutionary method adapted to all from 8 years of age. On the equipment side, archers has a shooting room, outdoor training ground and a nature course. Archers also has facilities in Laurens - 20 kilometres north of Béziers - with two courses of 21 targets. Enthusiasts become permanent members while the curious can simply participate in animations on half day or day. Each year, the club organizes two "nature" competitions, a "3 D" competition and a room competition. These competitions qualify for the French Championship.

To acquire and improve precision in the gesture, develop its balance, its concentration capacity and its motor coordination, nothing like the practice of shooting. The philosophy of this club is to offer members of all ages the opportunity to practice firing in all its forms, both in leisure and in competition, always in the greatest respect of the security rules.

The BMTT brings together more than 80 licensees around the same passion: table tennis. Rather, it's a competition lens that pays out here. The club's best ranked team evolves in national 3 gentlemen, but teams are engaged in all divisions. Even newcomers can be measured by other competitors very quickly. The room is reserved for training in the evening. Weekends are reserved for tournaments. But the BMTT has not forgotten the practice of leisure since some evenings are played for pleasure only.

First condition to be a member of this club, not to be claustrophobic, to shout terror in the middle of a hose in which it rides without even being able to lift your head. The second condition is a strong interest in the nature and willingness to preserve it. The third is a good physical condition. If you meet these three conditions, then the Atonement club of Béziers, a member of the French federation, will guide you to the discovery of a regional heritage often misunderstood by the general public. The club lends all the necessary equipment for teenagers or adults who participate in initiation visits. For more information, the association meets at the Maison de la vie associative.

The BOWLS bowls section is open to adults as well as young people - from 16 years old. Its members meet to play the new covered field of the President or on the ground of La. The club participates in regional competitions and every two years at the INTERNE's internal competition.

Female and male artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline, baby gym and gymnique awakening: ASB Gymnastics introduces or confirms the talent of his few 300 licensees in almost all the disciplines of the French Gymnastics Federation.

For those who wish to speak without competing in competition sports, the teachers of the Association Association Sport Education Leisure provide throughout the year training courses for maintenance, 3rd age gym, yoga and muscular reinforcement. According to discipline, meetings are held in the centre of Iranget, at the Bessou Stadium or in the Montimaran hall. Registration takes place at the beginning of the session. It is imperative to have a medical certificate.

A 3 km walk from the village, a course has been built with several sports exercises. The course is slightly hilly and has a pleasant walk in the groves and in the middle of a wild garrigue.

Seaside's club forms the judokas at the age of 5. The trainings take place under the supervision of Thierry Aguilera, Patrick Pastor and Emanuel Roland, all three holders of a state patent or a federal patent. Sessions are arranged according to categories - chicks, seniors…. The club's membership in two federations, LA and FFJDA, offers many opportunities to measure themselves during competitions.

Come and discover the traditional wooden family ranch "Le Petit Sam" between sea, pond and Canal du Midi. Take advantage of a range of options: rides, hikes, strolls, riding lessons, competitions, leisure activities on pony or horseback. Beginners can try out a ride supervised by a qualified instructor. You'll discover the salt marshes, the plain and the surrounding area, such as La Maïre and Les Orpellières. Equestrian shows are also organized in summer and during the Béziers bullfighting festivals. A unique place for the whole family to enjoy!

For a few years, Mr Lefevre has welcomed equestrian sports enthusiasts from the Biterroise region. A real riding school. A covered career, a lot of enclos, a horse-stables, and a selection of EFE and Youth and Sports for mentoring training. All levels are proposed, from initiation to competition, in all disciplines: obstacle jump, training, full competition. 22 horses and 10 ponies are available for those who don't have their mounts, the centre also works with the kids in club formula and offers horse hosting services. Every year, he organizes, on the last weekend of July, a national equestrian contest that can bring up to 700 participants.

This small equestrian centre in the lowland at the bottom of the village offers horse and pony rides on time, half day or day. The approach to hiking and coaching is carried out by a tour of equestrian tourism.

Created in 2003, this club offers three courses for adults, a child-leisure course and an exciting course, all in the vast sports hall. The club can boast a few results, including a junior France champion. He also organizes boxing galas and demonstrations of the children's boxing school.

It is a veritable renaissance in the practice of fencing since the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. In the image of the federation, the OCI, founded in 1975, has experienced a real explosion in its membership. Josy-Jean Bousquet and San Deschamps, the arms masters, are not unrelated. If the courses are organized by level group, each a is individually monitored according to its own objectives. In this club, a member of the French Federation of Fencing, we teach the handling of jubilation, sword and even sword.

Big up Cycling offers you several escape packages by bike or electric scooter. Accompanied by a guide, you will enjoy beautiful rides between pine forest, river and Canal du Midi. For free rental, you can follow the circuits on a smartphone. Tasting visits to Minervois wine producers will also be offered. Big up Cycling is also equipment for the whole family, repairs and maintenance with home delivery. Finally, it is a team committed to the values of sustainable development.

It is a 9-hole par 36 course, 3,000 m long, on slightly undulating natural terrain. A well-equipped golf course, open to all, beginners and initiated. Approved by the French Golf Federation, it hosts competitions that will allow you to be ranked. The atmosphere is friendly, you can rent equipment on site and take lessons, the competent and friendly team, specialist of the small ball will be at your disposal. The site covers about 20 hectares and the view is superb. A shop and a bar complete the offer of this beautiful place.

Three boats the Saint Honorat, Marie-André and the Angel, ensure maritime liaison Argelès Collioure and walks along the Rocky Coast. Guided tours in Collioure and Port-Vendres. Evenings in Collioure on reservation. Fishing, departure every morning at 6 am, return to 11 pm. Cannes and bait provided, thirty fishermen maxi, possible accompanying.

It's not just a club, but also a tennis school for children aged 4 to 18, who are divided into different levels: mini-tennis (4 to 6 years, 1 hour a week), tennis school (1.5 hours a week), training center (2 to 3 times 1.5 hours a week). The 2014-2015 season is marked by the arrival of a new teacher Nicolas Bally to replace Joël Mostef. A new learning philosophy has also been introduced for the -12 age group, to improve technical-tactical training and promote competition from an early age.

The shared department between lowland and high mountain offers a wide variety of fishing sites: calm and winding rivers, torrents and lakes. The 60 mountain lakes between 1 500 metres and 2 500 metres of altitude are part of nature reserves or classified sites, including Lake des Bouillouses. Salmonids are found there, naturally. In the lakes of plain, that of Villeneuve de la Droo is known for its beautiful carp, that of the dam on the Agly is for its predators (pike, perch). Recreational fishing courses have been developed, open to all holders of a valid fishing card. Traditional opening dates for fishing run from 14 March to 20 September.

Sappho Buzan opened a fully renovated equestrian centre. This equestrian centre specialises in the horse pension. To Cupid, horses are taken into a new brand new box. Starting in April, the centre organizes walks, internships for young riders, days related to equestrian skills and other school days. In addition, Sappho hired a specialized educator to learn horseback riding for people with disabilities. With maintenance and hygiene, a shower bar has been set up. A farrier marshal is available to everyone.

Ideally located on the edge of the Clape massif, this pretty equestrian center has 3 certifications and the approval of the D.D.J.S. and has been offering safe horse or pony rides for three generations. They take place in an exceptional setting with beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea on several occasions. These activities are for everyone, young or old, beginners or experienced riders. The range of rides is wide enough for you to find your happiness. You can even take part in a gourmet ride !

The 14 km bike ride that we offer you is accessible to all and will allow you to discover the plains of the Lauragais region and the natural and patrimonial wealth of the West of the Aude. This family trail to discover Villasavary will take you from the very rolling northern part on the plains to a second hilly part in the south, along the Bois des Canonges. From the Villasavary stadium, follow the FFC signs, number 1 green.