Sports and leisure activities Midi-Pyrénées

On foot or by bike, go to Boudou for this outing to the birds. From the bridge of Coudol you are quickly heading to the leisure base of Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave, from which you will enjoy a privileged point of view on the same name, formed by the confluence of the Tarn and the Garonne. If the place is ideal for the practice of nautical activities, it is also a large ornithological reserve, recognized for the diversity of bird species that inhabit it. The observatory is a little further away; to reach it, you will have to walk along the banks of the Garonne over two kilometres. Then continue to the village of Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave, before you go back.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 12,3 km.

Difficulty: .

Since 2011, Albi has hosted a new recreation base: that of Cantepau. Free access and open all year round, it has many sporting facilities that will make the athletes in the corner happy! Between the fields of bicross, mountain biking, tennis, football or beach volleyball, the space is a health course. Far from the sports venues, let us admit that the physical exercise in this natural setting along the Tarn is very nice. A playground and picnic area are also available.

Tariff: free.

Duration: free.

Difficulty: pretty easy.

Here is an urban hike, accessible in the middle of the city, and yet in the nature, along the Tarn and the Caussels. These three trails take you through a preserved and maintained country setting for 7 kilometers along the GR 36. The "sentier des Berges" first links the cathedral parking lot to the mouth of the Caussels stream, then gives way to the "Sentier sauvage", between the Pont-Neuf and the avenue du Loirat. Finally, the Mouline trail ends the loop, stretching to the Planques parking lot.

The tours of Albi's historic center take you on a walking adventure, accessible to all and free of charge. Equipped with explanatory panels, three itineraries reveal the city's secrets and guide you through its picturesque districts. The purple circuit lets you discover the charms of the Castelviel, Castelnau and Bourg Saint-Salvi districts. The gold circuit takes you through the lively streets of Patus Cremat and Vigan. The azure circuit allows you to admire the landscapes of the Berges du Tarn and Les Combes. Get your map from the Tourist Office or download it from their website.

Price: free.

Duration: 1h30 on average.

Difficulty: easy.

From Castres, the path of the little train of Lacaune invites you to hike in a bucolic setting, partly along the Agoût river. Gardens, streams, undergrowth and small bridges are on the program - be careful with children when you overhang the river. After eight kilometers of walking, jogging or biking, you will reach the medieval village of Burlats. In addition to its several monuments, you will find toilets and a water point. The more athletic walkers can continue the hike towards Lacaune.

This greenway follows the path of the old railway line that once linked Carmaux to the Découverte mine. Today, the rails have given way to a pleasant shady walk and the mine to a rather complete leisure centre. With 35 kilometres of free cycle paths, it will allow you to continue your physical effort a little longer. The only drawback is that the surface is not ideal for rollerblades.

If this Véloroute starts in Saint-Cirq-Madelon, it ends exactly at the Écoute s'il Pleut lake, at the entrance of Gourdon. So don't expect to connect the two villages. If you are looking for a nice bike ride, on the other hand, this walk in Bouriane will satisfy you. Pleasant, its itinerary evolves on small roads that are safer than the average, so much so that it is almost like a Voie verte.

If the Upper Garonne lends itself particularly well to the summer hike, it is the ski that is at the honor in winter! The Peyragudes ski area is the largest in the department, offering the amateurs of nearly 1500 hectares of pristine snow over two valleys. This is an ideal situation, unfortunately not accessible to many financially. But rest assured, the station has a northern area free of access. Take advantage of its 15 kilometers (not traced) to taste the pleasure of the snowshoe, and even why not cross-country skiing!

Tariff: free; 5 to 7 € per day for the rental of snowshoes and sticks.

Distance: 15 km.

Difficulty: Very easy in snowshoes, a little more complex in cross-country skiing.

Starting from the Col du Soulor, two discovery trails follow one another to reveal the wonders of this magnificent mountain site, which is also a migratory passage for birds. You begin your exploration at an altitude of 1,474 meters on the sentier des Rapaces, which takes 45 minutes to complete. Featuring five informative panels, it guides you to the La Tachouère restaurant, showing you how to recognize the different species. Then the Passereaux trail (1h30) takes over, offering a more playful route through the forest.

Short, easy and without big difference in level, this circuit reserves you a breathtaking point of view on the valley of the Lot and on the city of Capdenac-Gare. But this is not its only asset. From the parking lot of the ramparts of Capdenac-le-Haut, the itinerary leads you to the Gaulish fountain and the fountain of Caesar, two masterpieces of the historical heritage of the town. You are here on the site of the battle of Uxellodunum, the last battle of the Gallic War, in 51 BC.

On foot or by bike, this hiking loop reserves a varied and varied landscape. However, rest assured that there are no big difficulties in perspective! In a landscape of slopes and vineyards, your journey leads you in particular to the villages of Juillac and Tourdun, to close the Aménagé lake, km away. In the summer, why not complete your effort with the comfort of a swimming? With family or friends, here is an interesting option for the Sunday exit!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 15,4 km.

Difficulty: .

Markup: yellow and black.

When you're lucky enough to live or stay at altitude, there are some physical activities that just flow out of you! Nordic hiking is a perfect example. At Col de Picotalen, there are three signposted routes for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. If you're a beginner or have little training, we recommend the shortest. Its 3.6 kilometers will already give you a great view of the snow-covered mountains. Cross-country skis, sledges and snowshoes are available for hire from the chalet.

The remarkable sequence of religious oratories dedicated to the crucifixion of Christ, which you can admire today, is largely the result of the unstinting commitment of the residents. Built in the second half of the ^19th century, the chapels were damaged during the war and then forgotten under a thicket of brambles. It wasn't until 1984 that a voluntary clearing initiative was undertaken by the villagers.

L'Amicale Robert Houdin or ARH has been addressing Toulouse's magic enthusiasts since 1944. Attention ! It is not in any way a centre for learning magic, but a space for debate and discussion dedicated to practitioners, whether they are amateurs or professionals. This friendship was born from the meeting in 1953 with the Club Commandeur Cazeneuve (founded in 1931) to prevent rivalry between the two clubs! Once a month, all its members meet to exchange around the news of magic, to discover the works and presentations of other members, to discuss around a theme chosen beforehand... The unmissable meeting place for enlightened amateurs!

Close to the thermal park, the minigolf course at the foot of the Bédat is one of the most majestic in France. Its 18-hole course, set in a green setting, offers a varied terrain of impeccable fairways, waterfalls, ponds and hills. Tracks, ranging from tartan to clay to grass, offer captivating challenges, some with giant animals to delight the little ones. The clubhouse, a thatched chalet, invites you to relax on its flower-filled terrace.

You can buy jewelry in-store or pick it up on site.

The park of Aya allows you to take height and to appreciate the valley of Lesponne. Between forests, streams and waterfalls, this one is an image of Epinal. The majesty of the big beeches participate to this magnificence... Your feet will not touch the ground, yet you will have to run and even jump in the heart of this flamboyant green canopy. Eleven tree climbing courses make up this exceptional leisure park, as much for its idyllic setting as for its very professional and reassuring supervision. From the beginners' course for the very young to the black route for the more athletic, with a large zip line that takes you up to 20 m, passing through the red courses with a climbing pole, the site is adapted to all levels and all sizes. In fact, it is the size that determines your access to this or that course. The common denominator is a continuous lifeline from one end of the course to the other. You can enjoy more than 100 games, from zip lines to swings! Thrills are guaranteed and go hand in hand with safety, you are supervised like a real pro. Young and old alike are challenged by adapted activities, but it is above all important to surpass oneself. You will leave the Aya stronger but also emptied, after a great day that will delight the whole family. For groups, the site offers packages including tree climbing and hiking, orienteering or canyoning discovery trips with the descent of the Cérétou waterfalls.

Hike Occitane is a 6-minute walk from May 2016 to the end of October 2016. These hikes are aimed at discovering the natural beauties and the sights of the Midi-Pyrénées region. On October 29 and 30, the «Hike Occitane» will be held in Eycheil.

Located at the exit of Saint-Girons, Eycheil is a municipality of the Regional Natural Park of the Ariègeoises Pyrenees. With its 450 hectares from west to east, at the foot of the cliffs of the Sourroque massif (1 100 m), Eycheil is the ideal starting point for various walks.

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In the Fêtes Ballroom. A p. m. October 29, 7 p. m. October 30

Departure and distance

October 29: 14 h for a 1 km thematic circuit (difference 230 m)

October 30: 9 h 30 for a thematic circuit with and commented on 5,5 km without uneven.

The walls tend to your sides and you will make your mousquetons evolve? We offer you a nice training base or an alternative of choice when the weather upsets your climbing projects! The Gèdre Hall is a small gem of its kind with 350 meters of grimpable surface! More than 18 metres high, fifteen beautiful climbing lines, string games changed every year, a block space of 6 metres long: the many routes are adapted to all levels. Access is done in total autonomy, so we have to master the techniques of assurage and string manipulation to enjoy all the possibilities. You also have to bring your straps and descendeurs because the room provides only strings and dégaines. A great potential for climbing fans!

How would you like to spend a day on the slopes with peace of mind? A comfortable coach, equipped with wifi, picks you up in town and leaves you two hours later at the foot of the lifts, ski pass in hand! Forget the headache of parking, the queues at the ticket offices, the fatigue of the return journey, and enjoy the Saint-Lary resort. It's one of the prettiest ski areas in the Pyrenees, spread over three zones with snowpark and beginners' area. Need to rent equipment? A partnership with an in-resort store means you can get your skis at a smart price. A smart idea for a day out in our beautiful mountains, where you don't have to go to the trouble.

The Cauterets Bike Park promises a thrilling summer season, with 1,500 m of vertical drop and 45 minutes of non-stop downhill mountain biking. The site offers trails for all levels, from novice to experienced. You'll enjoy banked turns, gaps and other modules, while admiring the Pyrenees' iconic peaks. New features include a rehabilitated blue run, a new green run for families, and a fun zone with wooden modules. The Le Lys restaurant offers welcome refreshments.

As soon as the summer season resumes, Antinéa's water base resumes from service. With its long list of activities and its location on the edge of the Lot and in full nature, the place is paradise. Choose from a boat ride (without a permit), kayaking unless you prefer to ride on water. Children are not forgotten and can enjoy their own attraction with small electric bumper boats in a secure basin. It is also possible to rent bikes or simply enjoy the surroundings and tranquillity with a fishing part. All you have to do is decide.

Copeyre canoe is a 120 km descent on the Dordogne: from Argentat to Beynac, you'll navigate through 3 departments with varied landscapes: Corrèze, Lot and Dordogne. Day trips or multi-day tours, create your own itinerary. Paddle or giant paddle (max. 8 people) available at Copeyre and Gluges. Free bus service. Only condition: be able to swim 25 m on your own. Also mountain bike, VTC and electric bike rentals. All rentals include free access to the Quercyland water park and the Labyrinthe de l'Ermite on the same day.

Fabien Martin is an outdoor instructor and guide. He organises outings on the water, on the rocks and in the trees in Aveyron and elsewhere: climbing, viacorda, kayaking, hydrospeed, giant paddle... Since June 2020, he offers a completely unusual activity: the battle archery. A bow, arrows with a foam tip, and "fighters" who confront each other. The objective: aim and eliminate your opponents, catch arrows in flight, and win the battle, according to fun and easy-to-understand rules.

Discover the Lot Valley while respecting the environment. With Jeny's 100% electric barges, you will observe the fauna and flora around Puy l'Evêque without noise, while letting yourself be rocked by the water. Relaxation guaranteed! The "gabare" is a traditional river boat for the transport of goods, whose exploitation dates back to the 19th century. Today, the gabare is focused on slow tourism. Possible activities on the base: Canoe, kayak, paddle, pedal boat, electric boat without a license, electric bike. Catering on site, snack and drinks.

In this forest acrobatic park, all adventurers will find a course to suit them. Three of the courses are accessible to the very young, and with over 120 games, you'll never see time go by! Green courses for beginners, blue courses for advanced climbers and red courses up to 15 m for thrill-seekers. Adrenalin guaranteed on the 2 150 m zip lines crossing the lake! New: 2 evening events in summer and Big Jump!

A gift idea to experience new sensations? Discover this experience as entertaining as it is fun! It's about testing an airliner simulator and living the life of a pilot for a few minutes, as if you were really there. With the Discovery Pack, you take control of an A 320 for about 40 minutes, from the airport of your choice! Smart information: Aviasim also offers training courses (three two-hour sessions) to help people who have a fear of flying to overcome their phobia.

The principle of parkrun is simple: a collective jogging, supervised and timed, each at his own pace, from beginners to the most trained. Supervised by volunteers, it is totally free. The parkrun of La Ramée offers you to meet a group of joggers on Saturday morning at the sports and leisure center of La Ramée, for a five kilometer run. You just have to register before your first participation on the site. At the end of the course, a snack is shared between the participants. Ideal to keep in shape in a friendly atmosphere.

Akrojeux is a playful association that brings together all board game enthusiasts to share a moment... of play. We meet every Tuesday evening at Level up, and every Friday at Bastodice. Over 600 games are on offer: cards, boards, bluffs, auctions, collaborative games... there's something for everyone and every taste! In addition to the evening events, the association organizes play weekends open to members and their families, often around a game invented by "akrojoueurs". The kind of family activity we love!

Pilgrim donkeys on the way to Le Puy? Knowing the Way of Compostela perfectly well because they have followed it many times, the donkeys of Monédiès - based in the Aveyron and walking regularly around the magnificent stage of Conques - will help you along the way to Le Puy carrying your luggage, or even the children if you are leaving with your family. La ferme des ânes de Monédiès organizes for you turnkey itinerant hiking trips. The perfect formula for original, pleasant and carefree itineraries.

Via ferrata-hiking adventure Les Dizziness de l'Adour offers you great sensations. Halfway between climbing, hiking and treetop, you will travel between climbing, Tyrolean, monkey bridges, and air swings. Vertigo of the Adour allows you to experience sports activity while enjoying fun and discovering beautiful panoramas. You will discover a variety of different landscapes that evolve in the season. In the Artigues valley at the summit of the Pyrenees, we discover the evolution of nature, from trees to the first buds, between cliffs and turbulent currents of water. The various workshops are supervised by graduate instructors (climbing state patents and high mountain guides). Once fitted with a portion, you will only have to follow the solid jack path, dragging the two mousquetons attached to the "line of life". ' Children will not be left with an introduction of via ferrata on the Kid course. Accessible to all, this playful activity will give you an unforgettable moment!

On an exceptional site, at the gateway to the A20 motorway and 10 minutes from Cahors, it is 800 m of relief. Thanks to a choice equipment, the kart welcomes everyone from 3 years old. On the initiation circuit, the Baby Karts are aimed at 3/6 year olds, on the big circuit, 7/11 year olds benefit from sessions between children. Then from the age of 12, as a leisure activity, everyone can enjoy 10-minute sessions by taking a seat on board the latest generation of racing cars.

Tree-climbing park enjoying a magnificent natural setting. It is a family place where everyone, from 3 years old, will be able to find a course at his or her feet. The forest cannot disappoint you and what better than a short stay in the heights to take off? 6 adventure courses in the forest, adapted to the motivation and aptitudes of each one. Note the passage through a small cave and on a rocky bank. For the thrills, count on more than 1,000 metres of zip lines, including one of 250 metres up to 20 metres high!

In the lush Gers forest, the Base de Loisirs at Aignan is a pleasant surprise. Its sandy beach is almost reminiscent of the sea, and its lake invites refreshing swims in July and August. A waterslide is available for children. Fishermen and sports enthusiasts are not left out, with a volleyball court and marked trails for hiking, cycling and horse-riding. Picnic tables dotted around the forest invite you to relax. As an added bonus, a guinguette offers meals and snacks in summer.

If the relief is undulating and extremely wooded setting, the lake Lacoste of 13 hectares extends under your eyes like a huge gleaming mirror where the sky is reflected. In this peace, do not hesitate to plunge and throw you to water: in summer, the site is supervised by swimming instructors and in a delimited perimeter, with you the pleasures of the bathing! When you have some enough, a beach of fine sand enables you to deploy your towel and to leave Gers to regain the seaside which you will want to imagine well. One will not lie you, the site is fabulous, very full with many proposals for activities like the canoe-kayak, the paddle and even the canoe. The fishermen know it well and there do not hesitate to come to tease fish! La Guinguette, brasserie-snack, are the emblematic gourmet point of the lake and gastronomy and conviviality marry there in the laughter during all of summer. Local produce, local cuisine and exotic or break afternoon snack, up to one hour of the morning one is there well and the concerts put rhythm into holidays.

Located on the Ramee Lake, Oasis is a haven of wellbeing. In the aquatic area you will find a swimming pool of 25 meters, a playground with massage jets and a pool. Relax and enjoy a hammam, a solarium with sun loungers and facilities at Les Délices de la Beauté (at an additional cost). Massages, scrubbing, facial care and relaxation sessions! On the sport side, Oasis hosts two swimming clubs, a rescue school and two diving schools. For children, it also proposes, within the framework of the School of Sports, activities outside the year (kayak, archery, circus arts…).

Lovers of backhand and forehand shots, Toulouse offers thirteen sets of outdoor courts with free access in the following areas: Ponts-Jumeaux, Sesquières, les Argoulets, Bagatelle, Bellevue, Lalande, le Mirail, le Parc des Sports, Rangueil, la Reynerie, la Ramée, Struxiano stadium and Valmy stadium. They complete the paid offer of the city of Toulouse, which mainly concerns covered courts. A clever plan to work your passing-shot close to your home or workplace... with a focus on off-peak hours!

On the menu: water hiking, tree climbing, climbing, or 6 feet underground, around a good sausage and a aligot-magret, sliding all schuss along a canyon ... Vert Tea Jeu offers an anthology of outdoor recreation, super fun and accessible to all generations. The team has found the best spots in Aveyron for kayaking, caving or via ferrata. Along the Lot river in Espalion, at the bottom of the canyons of Salles-la-Source or on the trees of Combelles, in the water or high up, Vert Tea Jeu invites you to get a maximum of sensations.

Veteran racer and speed freak Franck Vidal combines his time on the racetrack and his experience with leather to make motorcycle suits that are safe, light and comfortable. It was a successful turn for the company when, in the 2000s, Vidal Sport was chosen to become the official supplier to the French speed team. The company's two-wheeled suits, designed by a rider for a rider, are distinguished by their French, handcrafted, made-to-measure construction, guaranteeing safety and adaptability.

The summer swimming pool is open, as its name suggests, from the end of June to the end of August. The grounds are planted with trees and the beaches are grassed, with deckchairs, parasols and a picnic area. The pools: a paddling pool and two pools, one of which is 25 metres long for swimming and playing. In summer, group swimming lessons are available for children. Numerous facilities: table tennis, table football, beach volleyball, beach rugby, beach soccer, for a moment of family relaxation, refreshing and privileged, in a pleasant setting. Free and accessible parking.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is the captain. The experience you are about to live is called Fly Simulation. Welcome to Francazal airfield. The weather outside doesn't matter because you are inside a high end flight simulator, accompanied by an experienced pilot. Boarding is by reservation and can be offered as a gift. For a civilian flight, you will be seated in the cockpit of an A320 or, if you want to play Top Gun, in a Falcon F16 fighter plane!

Installed in the heart of Les Minimes, Ultrajump is a little more than a simple indoor trampoline park. It has been set up as a parkour ground, this urban discipline which consists in jumping from one point to another. You can exercise alone or with your family, the discipline being accessible from the age of six. Different modules are installed to vary the pleasures: a slackline to work on balance, "trampo baskets", three "trampo walls" to alternate jumps and rebounds on flexible walls. Enough to fill up with positive energy!

Inaugurated in 2016, Castelsarrasin's renovated harbour now has around 100 berths and new power points. Boaters have discovered a modernized harbor with more places to call and a spot for a boat ride. The city records more than 15,000 overnight stays on the river. It is a pleasant stopover in the city centre, with a quay extended by a square lined with large trees for a picnic or an evening out.

River tourism is an original opportunity to discover the territory! And for that, no need of license because the boats that we rent you are accessible to all. After a few instructions and explanations, you will sail at your own pace on the Garonne Canal between Bordeaux and Toulouse. Take the opportunity to stop in beautiful towns and villages such as Agen, Montauban or the picturesque Nérac, along the Baïse river. Drive through green countryside, where orchards and vineyards alternate with enchanting medieval villages.

Here you can practice different water sports: rowing, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, surfbike... Take advantage of the banks to walk, bike or horseback ride on the many hiking trails that cross Moissac and its surroundings. They are marked out and propose different itineraries, more or less long, more or less difficult, to walk alone or with your family. Fishing enthusiasts will be able to track down carp, catfish and other roach. You can also rent electric boats and pedal boats.

Since 2011, a "Halte de repos" (rest stop) for hikers and cyclists of the Voie Verte du canal de Garonne, boaters and camper vans has been opened at the port of Valence-d'Agen, in the former public slaughterhouse, on the banks of the canal. It offers sanitary facilities, outdoor picnic tables, a kitchen and barbecue area, a rest room, a car park and a camper van area. The Nautical Stop welcomes you from April to November.

This marina with 28 berths is located a day's sail from Toulouse on the Canal de Garonne. Coming from the Canal du Midi, it will be the first one you meet. At the crossroads of the Canal de Garonne and the Montech-Montauban junction, the town of Montech is renowned in the river world for its slope. Close to the town centre, this port allows you to take advantage of local shops and activities... At the harbour master's office, boaters and cyclists are welcomed and given tourist information.

The Canalous have a base for renting boats without a licence on the downstream Lot, at Luzech. For a weekend, a few days or a week, set off to conquer the river Lot as if you owned a boat. Do you dream of the open sea? Sailing with family or friends? You can choose your type of boat and your formula. An original way to discover the Lot valley from Luzech to Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. Other bases exist in Charente and Aquitaine. Boats for sale.

Take a cruise on board a traditional barge of 30 m long, fitted out with all comfort, which moves along the Canal du Midi or the Canal du Rhône au Rhin, for day or week cruises. Your boatmen hosts, Sylvette and Pierre Gaudry, who have been plying the waterways of the Midi since 1976, have left the helm to their daughter Maurine. You leave with a crew that relieves you of all logistics. On board, 6 rooms for 2 persons, living room, kitchen, without forgetting the deck. And 4 bicycles to pedal along the banks.

This nautical leisure base offers protected and marked out spaces, more than 3 km of navigation on the Lot and a whole range of activities and services: miniature boat rental, canoes, pedal boats, walking boats, playground, mini-golf, skateboard, tennis, picnic area. A complete and very pleasant leisure base. And as a bonus, the discreet charm of a waterside guinguette offering grills, salads and musical entertainment.