Mountain and winter sports Languedoc Roussillon

Thrill seekers, you have found your guide! Dominique not only collects diplomas and qualifications, he also knows how to share his good mood and his passion with you. When this big, stocky and smiling guy takes you to a canyon or on a hike, he knows what he's talking about. And his playground is the gorges of the Llech or the canyons of the Vallespir. Aventure Active also has a nautical base in the gorges of the Aude and invites you to beautiful descents in rafting, hydro-speed or kayak in dreamlike scenery...

Located in the heart of the pines, between 1,500 and 2,400 meters above sea level, the small village of Formiguères enjoys an exceptional natural environment. Skiers of all levels will easily find their happiness in the 65 ha of skiable terrain spread over 19 runs and a free-ride zone. Combining traditional mountain life with Catalan culture, the resort guarantees a jovial atmosphere. Numerous activities are offered throughout the year such as fishing at the lake of Camporells, mountain biking, climbing and more recently the rental of electric mountain bikes.

It is the resort of the 4 seasons and the first multi-activity outdoor experience area in the Pyrenees. Puigmal Pyrenees-Cerdagne, a natural setting for environmentally friendly tourism, offers an ideal terrain for the practice of outdoor sports with routes dedicated to trail, ski touring, Nordic walking and mountain biking / EV. In the heart of the Pyrenees-Cerdagne, between 1100 m and 2921 m of altitude, this massif is an emblematic site and a long-standing popular destination on the Catalan and French side. The former ski resort has been successfully converted.

Lovers of thrills and vertigo, you have found your guide. Michel Mondié (30 years spent in the elite of mountain rescue) invites you to a sportive and playful discovery of the beautiful Catalan Country: climbing, via ferrata, canyoning, hiking. There is something for all levels and all publics. Attention: small structure so pampered supervision and absolute safety! And we can tell you, it really favours human relations and knows how to adapt to the level of each one. Le Petit Futé really loved it and spent unforgettable moments!

Next to Lac de Bonnecombe, this family-friendly resort offers 35 km of trails dedicated to skiing (3 trails), snowshoeing (2 trails) and Nordic hiking (2 trails). Next to the reception building, there's a beginners' area and a toboggan run. In the Relais des Lacs area, another zone is reserved for the growing number of snow-kite enthusiasts. Outside the winter season, this is the place to be for the fête de la transhumance and to enjoy the fine weather by the lake!

Nîmes is fortunate to be a impartiality between the Pyrenees, the Alps and the Cévennes-Lozere, any region where skiing can be done in winter. For the Cevennes, it is less than an hour's drive away. The Ski Club de Nîmes, which celebrated its 75 years of existence in 2010, organizes skiing/surfing or day-to-day hiking, as well as weekends or snow stays. You are Méribel or Mont-Aiguoual? For the day, the departure is often given around 4 am in the morning (!) with a scheduled return around 22 pm. Will there be sport!

Sleds attached to each other to form an articulated snake, a monitor in the first sled and at the controls... and off you go! The Snake Gliss is an ultra-playful activity, somewhere between bobsleigh and toboggan. Sensations guaranteed for young and old because the activity is open from 3 years old. Your pilot is Julien, a local child who will make you have a good time safely. Different formulas are proposed, even a night with a good meal or the discovery of the lake site of Les Camporells.

On the other hand, in winter, the "Fer à Cheval" resort, near Nasbinals, offers 3 alpine ski slopes with a ski lift, 3 cross-country ski slopes including a link to the Royal Aubrac and 2 snowshoe slopes, without forgetting the sled dogs. At the reception, in addition to a bar-restaurant area, you can rent equipment. On the other side, in summer, it is Aventure Aubrac, with four "accrobranche" courses of different heights according to age, four mountain bike courses with possible rental and interpretation trails.

Created in 1964, the only ski resort in the Aude region welcomes holidaymakers until April, depending on snow conditions. With 4 ski lifts, a cable car, 11 downhill ski runs and 2 snowshoe trails, you'll be in the midst of unspoiled nature. Straddling the territories of Camurac and Montaillou, on the edge of the Ariège department, come and breathe and discover a mountain accessible to all, as well as a breathtaking panorama of the entire Pyrenean chain! This family-friendly, medium-altitude resort has retained the authenticity and warmth of a mountain village. Particularly well-suited to beginners, with its ski school, there's something for everyone. Restaurants are located at the foot of the slopes. In mid-February, don't miss the new edition of the Camuraquette, which has become a not-to-be-missed event: over two days, you can take part in 3 snowshoe hikes (different levels: from beginners to full-day outings), as well as several afternoon activities: snowman and igloo building, D.V.A. detection and mountain rescue activities, etc. A themed evening on Friday evening, with stargazing at the end of the afternoon. For a different kind of fun, the resort offers the chance to try out new activities off the beaten track on snowscooters, or why not take the opportunity to try your hand at paragliding?

The pleasures of snow sports are to be discovered with the family in this traditional resort located at the highest point of Mount Lozère  ! The resort offers 7 downhill and 5 cross-country ski trails. Snowshoe hiking enthusiasts now have two loops of 2.5 and 5 km (snowshoe rental on site) at their disposal. For novices or amateurs wishing to perfect their style, the ski school of the resort offers lessons with professional instructors. Children are not forgotten with a toboggan run.

With the CFO of Nîmes, you are in good hands. Whether you are interested in hiking, climbing, mountain biking, mountaineering, hiking skiing, snowshoe outings or horse riding, the association offers mountain-related activities with rocky walls. And the Gard, which is still very nature, is rather well equipped in exceptional natural sites. For example, the Gorges gorges or those of Cèze are Fabulous climbing grounds with spectacular prospects on the river. For all of these activities, members of different levels are accompanied by guides to graduate réferents. Since the 2010 school year, each member can practice the escalation in the hall in the Bigot College gymnasium in Nîmes: Tuesday from 20 am to 22 pm all year round except during school holidays.

The two resorts of Font-Romeu and Pyrénées 2000 offer you more than 110 kilometers of marked and traced Nordic ski trails. Thanks to the quality of its snow and its facilities, the area is popular with the greatest athletes, who come to train there. However, rest assured, there is something for everyone: before becoming a great champion, you can already progress on green, blue and red trails. Pleasant hikes in summer.

Dreaming of a sleigh ride with 4 or 6 Siberian huskies in a Christmas decor? Sylvain will make your wish come true. The program includes a 30-minute, 5-kilometer ride through the Cerdagne forests. And then, if you wish, a musher initiation to lead your own crew. During snow-free periods, the solution is the Cani-Trottinette, with one or two dogs. Quite sporty, as you need a good calf to help the dog, but so much fun!

The CAF de Béziers-Caroux offers a wide range of sports activities, ranging from climbing to climbing, mountain biking, mountain biking and alpine skiing. Travel is organised in the Biterrois hinterland - Caroux massif - or in other mountains depending on the season. The club also manages to train the passionnés in the natural environment. The amount of contributions varies by age and status. To have all the information and to meet members of the club, the simplest is to go to the weekly meeting at the Maison de la vie associative in Béziers.

The Cambre d'Aze ski resort is accessible from the villages of Eyne and Saint-Pierre Dels Forcats, which are the two entry points. Its ski area, from 1,640 to 2,400 m altitude, offers 22 km of slopes sheltered from the pines and the wind, it stretches under an imposing glacial cirque, offering you an exceptional panorama of the sea, the Capcir, the Cerdagne and Spain. You will find 23 alpine ski runs for all levels, beginners' areas and toboggan runs.

"The family resort par excellence. Many little Catalans, or others, have put on their skis for the first time here, at the resort of La Quillane. Only 5 slopes and 2 lifts, instructors who are pleasant with beginners, ideal for getting familiar with skiing. A conviviality until the restaurant of the station where the broad smiles show the happiness to receive you. A 4 seasons resort, open all year round for a lot of activities.

Ski area at 2,470 m altitude with a 900 m vertical drop, 10 lifts for 35 runs, a total of 50 km groomed and prepared by a staff dedicated to customer care. A 500-meter-long Snow Park, freestyle area, half-pipe, snowshoeing, ski touring, dog sledding, snowkiting, groomer baptism, kite-school, as well as a children's play area with igloo building. You're sure to fall in love with Porté-Puymorens.

The ski resort, which has successfully converted to a 4-season resort, offers a wide range of outdoor activities all year round: hiking, mountain biking, Nordic walking... In winter, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and tobogganing take over. Also worth trying out is the geocaching interpretation trail, a satellite-based geopositioning system that allows you to find clues at various points along the 2.7 km trail. Perfect for enriching your knowledge.

Ranked among the Top 10 facilities worldwide (yes, yes), Lou Bac Montain is an attraction not to be missed. How does it work? A toboggan on a monorail that you pilot at the speed you want, up to a maximum of 42 km/h, over 2,000 meters of descent, 430 meters of vertical drop, with passages at 70% declination, in complete safety. Add to this an incredible panorama in summer or winter, with the possibility of night descents in winter. Minimum height 1.25 m for a solo descent, otherwise children can descend between the legs of an adult.