Where to practice an individual sport Aquitaine

A passionate river angler, Glenn, who is Irish by birth and Basque at heart, has been a fishing instructor-guide in the Basque Country since 2012. He has developed his skills and knowledge of different techniques, which has given him an in-depth understanding of fish behaviour over the seasons. Trained as a hydrobiologist, his playground is the Nive valley (1,300 km of swimmable stretch), the Lauhribar with its tropical vegetation that makes fishing a bit acrobatic, the Nives de Béhérobie, d'Arnéguy, des Aldudes and so on.

In Bidart, come and try the fastest ball sport in the world with two Cesta Punta world champions, Patxi and Jon Tambourindeguy. 2 brothers who will share their passion with you and offer introductory courses in Basque pelota on the finest pediments. Converted to cestero (basket maker) and pelotero (ball maker), they invite you to their workshop in Bidart to discover the art of making and repairing chisteras, and will teach you the techniques of the game so that you can progress in a friendly atmosphere. Advanced courses.

"Well-being is created through well-doing" This is the motto of this concept, but it's also the intelligent gym that reconciles the physical and the mental based on yoga, modern gymnastics and martial arts. This (worldwide) practice is inspired by Eastern gymnastics for concentration and fluidity of movement, and strengthens muscles, increases flexibility and improves health. Isabelle, your personal trainer, offers classes for all levels, from beginner to advanced, and also outdoors, at Lake Marion and on the beach.

Hydratechnic (formerly BungyPump) has revolutionized the walking stick by integrating a 20 cm pump system combined with resistance that can vary from 4 to 10 muscles. It's a bit like the 7-league boot 3.0! Eric, the inventor, manufactures and sells from his new store in Lahonce, and delivers throughout France and beyond... For everyone, beginners, those returning to activity, occasional or top-level sportsmen and women. Training courses are also available. Thalasso centers, leisure centers, back schools and national federations all use these magic sticks.

Rise above the world with Sylvain and his team on a fully personalized tour, discovering unexplored landscapes, wildlife, local people and their environment. Sylvain will introduce you to or perfect your skills in summer and winter mountain activities. With 30 specialized circuits in each sector, the Basque Country offers unique experiences with the possibility of bivouacking. Training courses are also available, covering observation, mountain orientation and avalanche rescue.

Conceived by the founding father of the "tree course" concept, Monsieur Payan, Bisc'Aventure was the first park of its kind to open on a coastal site, in July 2000. And it's also one of Europe's biggest accrobranche parks! Children as young as 4 years of age can climb up to 6 metres high. For older children: Free Jump or Giant Catapult? The range of activities is constantly expanding. Today, there are more than 180 tree games spread over 16 courses of increasing difficulty. So, shall we go for it?

Welcome to Kaska 64, the training center open to all. Here, various combat and self-defense sports are taught. KRAV MAGA, KMRED, French boxing, sparring techniques. Who hasn't experienced a bad encounter one day and, there, it's hard not to put yourself in the place of the victim. What are the gestures that save ? KMRED is a simple, direct and efficient fighting discipline that is for everyone, children, women and men, and allows you to better defend yourself or to simply practice in leisure mode.

" Arborigène "proposes to rediscover Nature by teaching you to climb in the trees safely, to ruin in height and even to sleep in the branches… whether you are alone or in groups. So you can practice the "climb" over a 1-day period at 2 days.

Any loan from Pau, with two possible entries, in Laroin, on foot, through the spectacular footbridge or in Pau Lescar, behind Carrefour, this superb site, in full nature, after long years of ambitious restructuring is ready. A restaurant, chalets and this fishing centre… another world you discover, far from the nuisance of the city so close. A new generation paradise that is highly appreciated by sports fishermen who have 70 ha of water on 2 lakes, making this place, the largest fishing centre in France fly. The choice is 3 proposals. The reservoir flies: Several options for this first 15 ha fly fishing tank, high quality water, populated with salmonids from 3 to 4 pounds, water, boat or float tube. From May to mid-October, fishing for sturgeon and carp will be of interest to fishers, of course, as well as summer fisheries. On the big lake it will be the carp fishing kingdom from March to December: large carp, sturgeon, wells, leurres fishing (perch and gros pike), November to March on 35 ha in no-kill. All year fishing at the beginning and English. A beautiful structure that also offers cottages to stay.

The Dax driving range is located in the Bois de Boulogne (near the equestrian center and promenades). Access is free and open to all, aged 6 and over. You can practice by buying buckets of balls, using a magnetic card. Putting-green, pitching-green, 20 driving ranges, 10 of which are covered... Individual or group lessons are given by qualified instructors. Your membership card entitles you to play at Pinsolle, Eugénie, Mont-de-Marsan, Moliets, Makila and Salies-de-Béarn.

During the school vacations, Anglet Tourisme is offering an introduction to Basque pelota, the king of sports in the Basque Country, taught by a qualified sports instructor at the El Hogar covered left-hand wall. This sport takes the form of several games and can be played at any age. Initiation takes place in groups, under the guidance of Oihan, who will introduce you to all the specialties: barehand, pala, xare and chistera. Sports baptism, the activity is practiced on a dedicated indoor site.

Already 10 years old, the Au Creux des Cimes accrobranche is located in the heart of the trees near the Cénitz beach in Guéthary. Attendance continues to grow, with an average of 400 children per season. the site features 16 workshops and 5 zip lines. Marc, the manager, directs and supervises young and old alike, equipping them with harnesses, karabiners and other age-appropriate equipment. Each child is given an introduction to the activity so that he or she can learn the instructions. This activity, which calls on agility and motor skills, will delight the whole family!

All the horses on the farm were born on site. Many generations live peacefully for the sake of the riders who enjoy watching the tour. Along the way, she starts the conversation. History, gastronomy, she likes to share love of her country with the love of horses.

The originality of this equestrian centre is to offer night trips from May to October, every day, by appointment (36 € per person). Well-equipped with fluos front and gilets, we discover the forest in any other way with Didier Benne, the magic is total in the streets of the village of Biron, which is dominated by the castle.

Fun Golf, in Nastringues, offers you a new kind of golf. It is a nine-hole golf course, 60 to 160 meters long, accessible to all, especially to beginners. The place lends itself to the discovery of this sport which can sometimes impress. The course is 900 meters long and a 150 meter practice range allows you to work on your swing. On site, we lend you golf clubs, and we offer individual or group lessons. A good idea for a family day, especially since the picnic area is really nice.

The polders, or "mattes" as they are known locally, are lands reclaimed from the sea and drained according to a very particular method, initiated by Dutch engineers who came to practice their art at the request of Louis XIV. Stretching from Valeyrac to the Verdon, these large expanses are crossed by tamarisk hedges and drainage ditches. To explore them, start at the Richard lighthouse, then walk inland along the estuary's shoreline at the Richard port. Continue to the D2 road and take one of the trails back to the lighthouse. A beautiful walk!

Bordered by pine trees, large lakes and white sand bunkers, the Gujan-Mestras golf course is ideal for games that combine relaxation, a change of scenery and performance. Here, the 9- and 18-hole courses adapt to the environment in a breathtaking setting. The choice is yours, depending on your level and objectives! Individual or group lessons, assessments, themed courses, free introductory lessons (2 hours) open to all... everything you need to learn or improve. The club house will be happy to provide you with all the information you need.

To complete your visit to Moulis-en-Médoc, take a 3-hour walk along a footpath with less than 10% tarmac. The 14-kilometer trail winds through vineyards to the Raze fountain, the ^10th-century Tiquetorte mill and the Saint-Saturnin church. You can also stop off at one of the many châteaux and sample one or more of their vintages. This trail is part of the Route de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle.

The exceptional setting adds to the interest of the route. The first half is hilly. The second half is flatter, with water obstacles. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you're sure to enjoy the scents of pine, mimosa and arbutus. This is an 18-hole course covering more than 5,700 m with a par of 72. Number 19, the Club House, will welcome you in a convivial setting for a moment of relaxation and a good lunch.

The Bureau des Guides de Pau is your gateway to the natural wonders of the Pyrenees. With a team of experienced and passionate guides, we offer a variety of mountain experiences, whether you're a novice or an expert. Whether it's climbing, hiking, skiing or other outdoor adventures, our guides will accompany you safely through breathtaking scenery. They share not only their expertise, but also their love of nature and the mountains. Whether you're looking for an exciting adventure or a quiet getaway, the Bureau des Guides de Pau is here to guide you to unforgettable experiences.

In the village of Susmiou located at 3 km from Navarrenx, Hervé Baltar is a qualified fishing instructor-guide. He will allow you to discover the modern techniques for the fishing of salmonids: trout fario with the fly and the natural baits, Atlantic salmon and shad. This specialist of the Béarn gaves adapts his teaching to your level and to the water conditions to give you a maximum of chance to touch fish. You will discover the rivers and especially the Gave d'Oloron. This fishing guide has a lake where you can train all year round.

This long-established club, founded in 1954, has proved its worth. Its objective today is not only to train competitors, but above all to teach this martial art from an early age. An Eveil judo section is perfectly orchestrated for 4- and 5-year-olds by state-certified instructors who also run classes for young and old alike, focusing on learning techniques, but also and above all on self-control: controlling violence, falls, balance, expression... A wide range of activities are taught, including judo of course, but also jujitsu and self-defence or taïso (body balance).

Founded in 1856, the Pau Golf Club, the oldest golf course on the European continent, is now over 150 years old. This typically British private golf course, open to all, spreads out its fairways at the foot of the Pyrenees on a 34-hectare course. For practice, golfers have at their disposal a 15-place driving range, five of which are covered, two putting greens, 11 covered and 15 outdoor greens fee, and a 3-hole approach zone. The clubhouse, with its bar-restaurant, bridge lounge, modern changing rooms and pro-shop, is the perfect place to unwind after a hard day's play. For beginners or advanced players, state-certified instructors offer individual and group lessons, and even courses on request.

Explore Arudy on six easy walks carefully laid out around the town. These walks invite you to discover the landscapes and treasures of the region. Among the itineraries listed in a small leaflet, you can stroll along the Gave or the Lac de Ducrest, take the fitness trail or the Promenade du Laüs. Another leaflet, available from the tourist office, will show you a number of itineraries for discovering the streets of Arudy.

This picturesque two-kilometre loop reveals a captivating bucolic charm. After traversing the beautiful Béarn countryside, the village's Calvaire wood and its forest are full of pleasant surprises. Plunge into the heart of the flora and fauna, while contemplating picturesque landscapes such as the forest ecosystem, the calvary, and the ecology of the Virgou stream. Detailed information is available from the tourist office to enhance your experience.

Stroll at your own pace along this hour-long trail between the town hall and the church, lined with twelve desks recounting not only the town's landmarks, but also the major events that have shaped its history. A second itinerary, starting in the Barlanès district, 7 kilometers from the town center, goes by the evocative name of "Sentier de découverte de la vallée de Barlanès" (Barlanès Valley Discovery Trail). This route highlights preserved natural areas, such as the Arguibelle cliff, the Issarbe peat bogs and tree species.

It has been practised for hundreds of years. It is with vertical nets, quite unique in the region, that the hunters are waiting for the pigeon pigeon. The hunt takes place every fall from 1 October to 18 November. A hike marked at the beginning of the village leads you to the place of capture of the famous migrants.

Christian Paris, a professional fishing guide traveled around the world to satisfy his passion. A passion that he proposes to send you, on site, on the edge of the Green, in his home or abroad. His cottage is at the heart of an exceptional hydroelectric network, within a radius of less than 15 kilometres, where flows from 1 st category rivers (one hundred kilometres) as prestigious as the Gave, Aspe, D, Le Season, the Lourdios, with a beautiful density of fario trout. Learning of fly fishing techniques. Possibility abroad, from the end of the fishing season in France, especially in Austria, in high-quality hotels, in September or October.

A visit to the Plateau de la Gentiane is a must. With its atypical profile, a pleasant route with no major difficulties, a belvedere offering a remarkable view of the Aspe valley, and finally, its access path from Peyrenère, this place offers an unforgettable experience. Covering a distance of over 7 km, you can enjoy a pleasant walk while soaking up the exceptional setting, revealing the remarkable natural wealth of the region. Over the course of more than 2 hours, you'll come across other visitors and make some memorable encounters!

As an exceptional karst site, renowned for its caving, Arette la Pierre-Saint-Martin also stands out for its remarkable scenery on various walks and hikes. Whether mountain biking through the forest, conquering the peaks of Anie and Arlas on foot, or hiking the Lapiaz, visitors can explore this natural region from the resort. Options include the famous GR10, which can be hiked in its entirety or in sections, the Pyrenean Haute Randonnée trail, or one of the many local circuits.

From Oloron in the direction of the Somport. Before Urdos, take the road behind the Électrique electric plant. Then direction Quartier district, to the Maison house (parking). Take the wide trail of the car park and lead to the bergerie. A bridge crosses the torrent: continue until the hut of Larrecq, procession the torrent and climb towards the collar, then descend towards the lake. In all, 3 hours of hiking. With an area of 3 ha, very shallow, this lake lends itself to fly practice. Possibility to sleep at the refuge or bivouac.

There is a wide range of possibilities for walks around Eaux-Bonnes and Gourette. Marked itineraries are available, graded according to level of difficulty and length of journey: whether around the Bouy plateau, with its climb through the forest, the Lac d'Anglas walk on the GR 10, the hike to the Pic de Ger via the Col d'Amoulat, or circuits such as the Horizontale, the Trois Villages, the Quatre Lacs walk. Details of each itinerary can be downloaded from the Tourist Office website.

The Artiguelouve golf course, designed by Jean Garaïalde, has a Floridian feel with a theme of "between mountains and ocean". The 18-hole, par 70, 5,639-meter course features numerous doglegs, water hazards and large greens, and is divided into two sections. The first with 6 narrow, highly tactical holes in a wooded area; the second with 12 holes on wide terrain ideal for long shots. It's for everyone, beginners and experienced players alike. Relaxation, but also competitions, from the golf school for the youngest to the Artiguelouve Grand Prix for all. The site is home to more than 500 members and, for those who wish, the possibility of personalized training.

Rollerblading, skateboarding and BMXing in a concrete paradise just 2 steps from the beach. Teens flock to this area, one of the finest in Aquitaine and one of the top twenty in France according to amateurs and specialists. With a surface area of 2,000 m², the spot features ledges, slopes and half-tanks - a composition that sliders love! The area is divided into four distinct zones for all levels. BMX enthusiasts can also have a great time: a grind bar and logs at the edge of the bowl help them along. Secure setting.

Cultural and sports center offering a wide range of activities: trinquet and glass trinquet, pelote basque, squash, combat sports, dance, Pilates, gentle gym, volleyball, rollerblading and a meeting room... Ideal during the vacations for sporting and cultural events with a sensational feel. A beautiful complex that's always very active, with the annual Pilotarienak pelota tournament not to be missed. With state-certified instructors.

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.