Sports and leisure activities Aquitaine

Since 1957, this institution has seen generations of budding golfers and even famous tennis players! Close to the Chambre d'Amour, this mini-golf course offers an attractive array of hazards: the naughty bridge, the tunnel, the volcano and the ever-present tire that can play many tricks. An activity that calls for self-control and concentration. Before or after an ocean session, this sheltered relaxation area features garden furniture and a club bar where fresh orangeade awaits you with Valérie, your hostess and coach.

One of the finest golf courses in the Basque Country, opened in 1927. The Chiberta golf course in Anglet, between Bayonne and Biarritz, offers two courses. The first is an 18-hole course, while the second, the Impératrice, is a 9-hole course on the lake. At the same time, a covered grass driving range is available for all budding golfers. Its other advantage? Its privileged location in the forest that has inspired many a poet, and its proximity to the hotel and residence and the beaches of Anglet. For a break, the restaurant offers an excellent range of dishes.

This equestrian club, founded in 1956, has over 580 members, 5 grooms, 4 instructors and an instructor. Just 5 minutes from the beaches and the Chiberta forest, in the heart of the town, it's the ideal place to enjoy horse-riding as a leisure activity for all levels. The Club House, with its catering area, is equipped with teaching facilities: a covered riding arena, a "paddock" arena, a "sandpit" competition arena, a cross-country course...

Fancy a canoe trip on the Dordogne? If so, don't hesitate to make an appointment with Canoë Castillonnais by phone or on Facebook. The company offers two routes of 6 to 12 km, departing from Lamothe-Montravel and Pessac-sur-Dordogne. Allow around 1h30 for the first route and 3h for the second. Meet at Les Batailleurs campsite! Departures are possible in the morning or afternoon. This is a great activity for two, family or friends. Reservations recommended!

Basque pelota is a universally played game, combining several ball games derived from the Jeu de Paume. The superb fronton in the heart of the village is still alive and well in Guéthary. One of the Federation's oldest clubs was founded here, nicknamed La Mecque du grand chistera. Olharroa has seen many great champions, the most prestigious of whom was Albert Harispe. Today, the club also plays cesta punta and paleta pelote gomme, and every year hosts numerous events, demonstrations and pelota festivals, with ever-growing numbers of players.

Between the sky, the mountains and the sea, everything here invites you to take a stroll along the paths laid out for this purpose, such as the El Cano fishermen's path, also close to the shore, where you can cycle or walk. If you're a jogger, don't hesitate to take this path... There are two ways to explore the village on foot. You'll find explanatory signs on some of the paths. These walks take less than two hours to complete, and allow you to discover part of the Basque heritage and the village of Guéthary.

A beautiful 4,700 m, par 67, two 9-hole courses on 35 ha. Specialists will tell you that the first 9 holes, with their undulating terrain, require technique and precision. The last nine are at the foot of the mountains, but with numerous water obstacles. The children of Louis Génin, who have been running this golf course on the family estate since 1992, designed it with the natural terrain nestling in the heart of the Pyrenean valleys in mind. Overlooking the site, Etxegoïna offers 4 year-round gîtes (with parking and terrace), combined with golf practice.

Built on an old quarry in the early 1900s and inaugurated in 1907, this hilly course between ocean and mountain is very popular. Golfers come from far and wide to pass the famous quarry, named Zarra after the days when the links were the setting for competitions between Spanish and English golfers. The 1st Open International de France was held here in the 1970s. The course is typically British with its variations. Golf de la Nivelle is a club where enthusiasts come together to share moments of conviviality.

Specialized in seaside fishing, we find it everywhere, at the boat show, at the sea festival, at the France-Spain fishing competition, at the Bidassoa challenge and even at the qualifying fishing competition for the French championship.

Located in the Parc des Sports at Hendaye plage, Hendaye TC is a tennis club offering top-quality facilities. Players can enjoy 7 outdoor clay courts, 3 of which are floodlit, as well as a floodlit resin court and 2 indoor clay courts. Thanks to a climate that is temperate in summer and mild in winter, tennis can be played outdoors all year round. The club also boasts a clubhouse with a shaded terrace and a bar, offering a convivial atmosphere and friendly contacts.

Numerous sailboats and owner's launches on the site. Regattas organized with results, since the club, founded in 1993, has been ranked first in Aquitaine for four consecutive years. It's a magnificent playground for lovers of fun and itinerant sailing. With over 150 active members, the YCH is one of the main drivers of local boating activity. A key partner in the organization of sporting events promoted by the port and the town council. Once moored, discover an authentic region where land and sea are one.

Do you admire great sailors and competitors? This center will introduce you to water sports. Affiliated with the FFV (French Sailing Federation) and holding the "Ecole Française de Voile" and "Point Plage" labels, it is the benchmark structure for learning to sail, supervised by State-qualified instructors, from 8 years old in Optimist, 12 years old in Catamaran, 14 years old in Déclic, and from 12 years old in Magnum 21... With courses from Easter to the end of summer, from 2 days to a week. At the same time, thanks to the Nautical Pass, you can go from a catamaran tour to a kayak trip.

Jo Moraiz was a precursor in this field and we can consider that it is him who brought surfing to Biarritz in the sixties. He created the^first surf shop before setting up the^first surf school in 1966, which is still world famous today. He is credited with the first and only teaching method adopted by the Federation as the basis for training for federal and state certificates. A school that also offers accommodation for students.

The sports complex features a long left-hand wall known as jaï-alaï for cesta punta, seating 1,800, a short left-hand wall for pala, paleta and bare hands, and a trinquet for bare hands and paleta. The club regularly fields players from all disciplines in competition. It was the^1st to set up a cesta punta school in 1956, and since 1962, BAC members have been taking part in the world championships of this discipline, a sport that is also played abroad.

Biarritz's historic surf school on the Grande Plage offers year-round lessons from DE instructors. This team of dynamic and passionate instructors offers surf lessons from the classic hour to 5-day courses and private lessons. Boards and wetsuits are provided, with top-of-the-range equipment for all levels and ages. We also run surf camps around the world: Morocco, EU, Portugal, Spain...

Since his early childhood, Thomas has never stopped looking at the horizon and the waves of the Atlantic Ocean and many other oceans, always remembering the legendary "tontons surfers" of the Basque Coast. A university career far removed from the world of surfing, and yet, since 1987, passion has won out over reason. Whatever your level or age, you'll discover surfing - one of the world's best board sports - in complete safety, thanks to state-qualified instructors and equipment.

Come and learn surfing, the most popular sport in the Basque Country, at the H2O school in Bidart. 2 instructors have been teaching surfing since 1996, guaranteeing you the pleasures and sensations of riding the waves, the natural surfing environment and the magnificent seascapes, particularly during Stand Up Paddle outings. Our highly skilled surfers have created a school where sharing a common passion is a priority. Bidart's surf spots offer a safe learning environment in which to progress. All levels for young and old.

Introductory and advanced sessions, hikes, walks and courses for adults and children are available all year round. Nestling between the River Nive and the mountains, the heights of Ustaritz offer a wealth of original nature walks. In addition, participation in local events such as the Andalusian parade in Saint-Jean-de-Luz and the horse festival organized at the equestrian center are offered.

Cambo-les-Bains is a town with tennis facilities for enthusiasts of the sport. The Cambo-les-Bains tennis club has three courts with two different types of surface. The club also offers services such as racket stringing, equipment loans and equipment sales. For those wishing to take lessons, the club has a teaching team of qualified instructors.

A great idea for a family outing. By a towpath transformed into a track, it is possible to reach Bayonne. A pleasant walk reserved for pedestrians, cyclists, rollerbladers and horse riders. The preservation of the banks of the Nive and its development belong to the mixed syndicate of the Nive maritime made up of the towns of Bayonne, Bassussary, Villefranque and Ustaritz. A preserved site, a space of peace, of nature and one sometimes crosses pilgrims coming from the four corners of the world.

Take a walk with Patxi and join him for a sunset in the heart of the Basque mountains. On this hike, you'll meet the inhabitants of our countryside, such as sheep, pottoks and maybe even griffon vultures. Enjoy a convivial gourmet break with a peasant snack, and when night falls, light your way with a headlamp. The distance is 6 km, with an ascent of +200 m, for a total duration of 4 hours.

Looking for a day full of discovery and excitement? Take off on an adventure, accompanied by a guide specialized in flora and fauna, with a special focus on the emblematic bird of the Basque mountains: the griffon vulture. This experience is open to all, and will allow you to delve into the history of the smugglers and the legends of the Laminak, while being close to the vultures' nests, which you can observe through binoculars.

The Olhaldea equestrian center invites you to enjoy nature escapades, offering genuine multi-day trips with a varied range of rides suitable for all levels. The themes on offer can be chosen à la carte, including the discovery of Sare and the three Basque provinces. Whether for an hour, a half-day or a full day, itineraries can link sites such as Sare, Zugarramurdi and Ainhoa.

You can buy a topo-guide listing about thirty marked itineraries in the Saint-Palais area and hiking sheets for the whole of the Basque Country at the Tourist Information Office. In July and August, ask for the summer guide which proposes hikes with mountain guides, locals who tell you about their country. Without taking the car, you can go on foot on the Saint-Sauveur hill on the Xibaltare path (2 hours round trip): a very beautiful panorama on the Basque and Bearn Pyrenees awaits you there.

In the series of gaves, rivers, torrents and streams... the Gave du Saison, the central axis of the Soule, 54 kilometres and 400 kilometres with its tributaries, from the Gave de Larrau and the Gave de Sainte-Engrâce, presents the most beautiful fishing course! Classified in 1st category, this river lends itself to all types of fishing, but mainly to fly fishing or fishing with the toc; the trout are very "biting" from April, wild, called fario! (Specific cartography available at the Tourist Office of Soule de Tardets).

In the Iraty forest, there's a whole network of signposted snowshoeing itineraries for you to enjoy in winter, weather permitting - snow conditions being unpredictable - with 4 trails ranging from 3 to 13 km, for exploring and admiring this exceptional site; a paradise for solo, duo or family outings! There's also a toboggan run opposite the reception area, where you'll find all the information you need to rent snowshoeing and tobogganing equipment.

Explore the white waters of the Basque country between sea and mountains at the Cocktail Aventure leisure park. This secure enclave offers rafting (in unsinkable inflatable boats), inflatable canoeing and hydrospeed in waters of exceptional quality. These boats can accommodate up to 10 people. Among the most enchanting sites in the Basque Country, the Nive river and the area around Bidarray offer a truly spectacular backdrop. This activity is a truly invigorating return to nature!

This surf school, located on the main beach of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, offers a wide range of water-based activities, including the sensational Flyboard, towed buoys and, for those who prefer a more "classic" style, stand-up paddle boards for hire. You'll be able to pass your coastal license in a weekend. Whether you're planning a seminar, a birthday party or organizing activities for a summer camp, you can count on the technical expertise and interpersonal and supervisory skills of the instructors who have made the school's reputation since 1994.

Bakun surf school welcomes you for an exceptional surfing experience. Olivier, D.E., introduces you to the pleasures of surfing on the Basque coast and in Morocco during "surfcamp" stays (organized from November to April). Whichever formula you choose, you're sure to have a memorable vacation. Whether you're young or old, the Bakun surf school offers learning and improvement courses for all levels. You'll be able to learn to surf in specially adapted spots. With his minibus, Olivier will take you to the appropriate beaches in complete safety.

At H2O, you'll have a fun-filled introduction to one of the Basque country's most popular sports: surfing. Fred and Jean-Christophe, the 2 instructors who have been at the helm since 1996, will introduce you to the pleasures of riding the waves, the natural environment associated with surfing, and the magnificent seascapes, particularly during Stand Up Paddle outings. Supervised by qualified instructors, lessons are given on the beaches of Bidart, on waves that are not too powerful, but enough to learn on, allowing a risk-free initiation.

We've come a long way since the Chantaco golf course was inaugurated in 1928, with immediate success and a host of world-famous personalities who have frequented the course ever since. Some of the biggest names in French professional golf have made a name for themselves, especially victories at the highest level. The golf course has always been run by a member of the Lacoste family, and it is now, under the impetus of Jean-Marie Lacoste, grandson of René Lacoste, that the course is meeting the standards of the most demanding French golf courses. The greens have been reconfigured, all the tee boxes enlarged, the bunkers redesigned and, facing the Rhune mountain, the practice range has been redesigned to make it even more user-friendly. Chantaco, this legendary golf course, is once again a must-see destination in the Basque Country, combining tradition and modernity and perfectly suited to all levels of play. It's a friendly place, open to all, beginners or experienced players, where you can share a cross-generational sport on a preserved site. The clubhouse, also renovated in the Art Deco style of the 1930s, is home to the chef's restaurant, which serves seasonal, locavore cuisine to players, visitors and tourists alike. The golf course is also an ideal venue for corporate seminars. "Put your grey matter to work! A whole world dedicated to this noble sport, which is gaining in popularity in France. Chantaco's historical and gastronomic heritage and the ocean are just a drive away.

The indoor pool in winter is ideal for swimming laps, but in summer it is replaced by a lovely open-air pool. The spirit of the place is focused on leisure and relaxation, the pool is perfect for learning and the pleasures of swimming. You have a very pleasant lawn and a tiled floor. The outdoor swimming pool will delight the youngest with its paddling pool and its diving board. A new feature is the water garden, reserved for children from 3 to 5 years old, who will thus be introduced to the pleasures of swimming! A sunny break near Agen!

Nautilclub is a sailing and boat rental school on the Biscarrosse-Parentis lake. Catamaran, funbord, dinghy, paddle, pedalo, kayak... With family or friends, discover this large natural lake covering 3,500 hectares. The lake water is soft, shallow and sandy. Quick to warm up, it's ideal for learning to windsurf. Whether you're looking for an introductory session, a group session or a private lesson, Nautilclub is for everyone who wants to try their hand at windsurfing. Prices are affordable, so don't deprive yourself!

The nautical center of Soeix extends over several hectares and proposes to all the sportsmen, amateurs or confirmed, of many activities of white water: the rafting, the canoe hot-dog or the hydrospeed, in the day, in weekend or in week. With more than 200 kilometers of navigable rivers around Oloron, the team of the nautical center assures you sliding outings full of adventures and this, from the discovery to the descent. The latter are done on the gaves of Aspe, Ossau, Saison and Oloron within a radius of 50 km. On the site, there is a base at the water's edge with parking, a picnic area and a comfortable changing room with hot shower. A great sporting idea!

Artistic expression in children is an essential component of their cognitive, emotional and social development. This workshop offers children, teenagers and adults the chance to develop their creativity through the use of different artistic techniques: painting, drawing, pottery, modeling and ceramics. These weekly get-togethers are moments of sharing that also encourage intergenerational exchanges by developing a multitude of social and emotional skills. Special facilities are available for people with disabilities. In the near future, courses will be offered during the vacations. Like to create? Find out more!

Converting a former service station into a boxing club is the challenge taken up by Céline, a boxing instructor with a BPJEPS diploma, who moved to the region with her partner Yannick, a Krav-maga enthusiast. The program includes private boxing lessons adapted to all levels, as well as muscle strengthening and strength training, again totally adapted to the level and expectations of each student. Céline teaches on an individual basis, without ever pushing her students. Group classes are offered at the Montignac Boxing Club on Wednesday evenings.

Respecting the animal, its environment and its safety are the essential rules to transmit beautiful values to children from 4 years old. Accessible to all, the Menusé riding school welcomes young and old to discover or improve their skills in many equestrian disciplines (show jumping, dressage, archery, driving...). During the summer, two to three day rides are offered in the Gers or Gironde.

Set amidst the pine forests of the Landes region, the Magescq go-karting circuits extend over 7 hectares in an exceptional setting. Experience the sensations of a racing driver in a playful way on 3 open-air tracks: a mini-circuit for the youngest (from 3 years!), a 400 m track for children and families, and another 1,200 m track for adults and competition... There's also a snack bar where you can enjoy a snack break (drinks and sweets). From the large covered terrace, you can watch the riders in action.

Rent your own boat and cruise freely on the invigorating waters of one of the two rivers winding through the heart of Périgord Noir: the Dordogne and the Vézère. Take on the role of a "gabarier" and enjoy the incomparable beauty of the landscape, punctuated by cliffs, castles, beaches and villages. Choose your point of departure, the length of your trip and the finish line, between Siorac-Cénac and Limeuil... And off you go! This small, family-run business even offers routes ranging from a few hours to 7 days, for a vacation with a change of scenery!

Want to feel like a real pirate? Come and sail on the dreaded Magdeleine lake and become a captain like the famous Blackbeard. Small unsinkable electric boats with black flags guide you on the waves. They can accommodate three sailors and a captain. Little pirates over 9 years old can even pilot their own ship! Life jackets are of course provided on site. After the treasure hunt, the pirate tavern offers waffles, ice cream and hot or cold drinks.

Geoffrey, a professional coach, is developing this sporting discipline and fitness method in the Basque Country, directly from the USA. No need for equipment or other gyms, because here the real gym is the beach, the forest... Shorts and tennis shoes are all you need, and above all the desire to run, jump, climb trees, swim and rediscover your natural movements. With 100% comfort and conviviality in a guest house with garden.

Young and adults swimming lessons, small supervisors (3 to 5 years), sports swimming clubs, gym, diving, swimming, swimming with palm trees… Andernos offers us only a local swimming pool, but more! It is covered, heated and above all has a sea water pool! We think this is true, especially since it has a glass bay that directly overlooks the Arcachon basin. Tested and approved by a comfortable Petit Smart to find seawater in the heart of winter. What priesthood this profession! The swimming pool therefore welcomes you every time, summer and winter.

Mr. Colomy, owner of Aventure Plein Air in St Léon, also has a fine canoe base in the village of Montignac, not far from the Lascaux caves. With 3 routes of varying length, from 8 to 20 km, the 7 rives offer the chance to discover several emblematic Périgord Noir villages, Thonac, Saint-Léon and Tursac (and their castles perched on the banks), along the Vézère. Accessible to all, they can be enjoyed solo, in a group or as a family, provided you know how to swim.

Between town and ocean, the Vieux-Boucau marine lake is one of the resort's main attractions. Fed by the ocean according to the tides, you can swim, canoe or paddle around its islet. Enjoy the pleasant 4.7 km-long promenade, easily accessible on foot or by bike, from Vieux-Boucau town center or from the Soustons Plage parking lot. A fun trail to discover the marine lake has also recently been laid out.

An excursion on a fully serviced and adapted all-terrain quad bike (250 and 300 cc), solo, in a duo or in a group, to discover the Basque Country from Bidart océan, the departure base? Romain, your state-qualified and experienced pilot, will first brief you on how to handle the machine, and then accompany you safely on a selection of rides, from 1h30 to 5h around Ahetze, Sare, Ainhoa and Dantcharia. Whether you're a beginner or an amateur pilot, you'll enjoy an exceptional experience, solo or in duo: action, sensations, superb views and discovery of the Basque Country.

Espelette is a town in the Basque Country, between Bidarray and Itxassou, known for its outdoor activities. The boat excursion agency Nature et Rivière offers a range of activities to help you make the most of the surrounding countryside. Fabien, a qualified river guide, organizes customized river descents in canoe, raft or kayak, according to participants' expectations and abilities. It's also possible to practice discovery canyoning, without ropes, playing with natural slides, jumps and swimming in pools of translucent water. Prices vary according to the activity chosen, and payments can be made by cheque or cash. Groups are accepted, with a minimum of 5 people and a maximum of 30.

Experience canoeing between mountain and ocean, alone or in a group. For thrill-seekers, whitewater training, raids and competitions are also available. From the lower reaches of the Nivelle to the upper Nivelle, the natural course offers a unique, unspoilt landscape. The trip down the river takes around 2 hours, and allows you to discover a bountiful natural environment. You can also use two-seater electric boats for effortless navigation. Don't forget water-appropriate clothing.