Sports and leisure activities Vélo Pays Basque

With the guidance of these experienced professionals, the entire descent of the Pas de Roland becomes accessible to all. The Nive takes you all the way to Bidarray, alternating between calm and fast waters, offering a different kind of travel experience, suitable for families with boats reserved for those over 12 and 18. For thrill-seekers, sporty courses are also available in Aragon and Catalonia. Peyo Dendaletche, founder of Ur Ederra and holder of a state diploma, is one of the pioneers of rafting in the Basque Country.

For thrill-seekers, try your hand at accrobranche and paintball! From beginners to the more athletic, there's something for everyone. Our operators will teach you the basics of safe tree climbing. The courses, which are accessible from age 12 upwards and range in height from 3 to 20 meters, are color-coded according to difficulty. For the little ones, the Ttiki park includes a mini-bridge and climbing wall. In summer, night-time outings are organized.

The former domain is now public property, classified as a Sensitive Natural Area. It overlooks the city to the south. A path of 2.5 km length for 30 min to 1 hour of walking, marked out through wood leads the visitor to the top of the hill : view on Itxassou and the Basque Pyrenees. Picnic area. An easy and family outing which, despite its low altitude, allows you to enjoy a panoramic view. Stop at the educational building "Elondare".

Situated on the edge of the ocean, the skating rink is one of the Basque country's sporting jewels. A complete package, it is also possible to enjoy a meal while watching the skaters. While the large ice surface (1,450 m²) allows young and old alike to enjoy the sport to the full, it is also home to the Hormadi Elite, the highest level (Magnus league) of ice hockey. The 15-strong team will make sure you have an unforgettable time on the slopes, and a great atmosphere! And it's also a renowned training center.

Just outside Bayonne and 10 minutes from Biarritz, this 18-hole, par 72, 5,646 m course, designed by American architect Rocky Roquemore, is set in superb surroundings on the edge of an oak forest. The difficulty of the fairways lies in the variety of greens and tee positions. "A physical and technical golf course, with excellent greens. The driving range offers 2 open positions and 20 grass positions. There's a restaurant on site, with a golfer's menu and drinks available at any time of day.

Oz'art is THE Ali Baba's cave for lovers of art, painting, drawing and all creative hobbies, with over 20,000 products in store. In Bayonne, the store offers a wide range of supplies for painting, modeling, making decorative objects and customizing clothes, as well as educational games for children. Whether you're an amateur or a professional, you'll be able to make personalized creations. The store also organizes workshops.

From the beach of Erretegia to Bidart, the Coastal Trail winds along the Atlantic coast to the village of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. 13 km long, it takes 3:30 a. m. to complete the entire path, but it can be segmented at any time. For example, you can enjoy a round trip to Guétary port in 1:30 a. m. You will then have a beautiful view of the coastline, between beaches and cliffs. From Bidart, don't miss the Sainte-Madeleine Chapel and its pleasant panorama.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1:30.

Difficulty: easy.

The Evi Nautika nautical base in Ciboure, one of the oldest sailing schools in the Bay of Socoa (51 years old), offers courses and lessons, and rents out nautical equipment all year round, including 9 Figaro sailboats (ideal for beginners), motorboats and paddleboats. The sailing school is affiliated with the French Sailing Federation. Boards, catamarans and towed gliders are available for hire. Supervised by instructors (DE).

Between Haute-Soule and Basse-Navarre, in the heart of the Iraty forest, this pass rises to an altitude of 1,283 m. One of the 3 main sites in Europe, it is "inhabited" by birdwatchers, whether migration specialists or simple amateur enthusiasts, who you'll find on your way from July 15 to November 15. Black kites, Montagu harriers, birds of prey, cranes... fly over the Basque mountains and don't go unnoticed! Sunrises and sunsets in this mosaic of landscapes.

All equipment is provided, so all you need is your courage to bring home a superb fish... If you prefer to laze around, there are some great sea outings as far as the mouth of the Bidassoa or close to the coast, giving you a unique view of the royal city. Departure is from the Cabane de la Nivelle in the port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. You'll discover the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, the Flysch cliffs, the Abbadia estate, the Rochers des Deux Jumeaux, Biarritz and the Rocher de la Vierge, the lighthouse...

Designed by Arnaud Massy, John Morrison and Charles Bouhana in 1927, the Golf of Hossegor was created in the middle of a pine and cork oak forest, on a sandy ground sheltered from the winds. With a typically British layout refined by Cabell Robinson in 2003, Hossegor is listed as one of the one thousand best golf courses in the world by the Rolex Book. Shorts, tank tops and jeans with holes in them are prohibited. Gentlemen are also asked to remove their caps or hats inside the clubhouse. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner in summer.

The best time to explore the joys of river sliding is from April to November. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you'll enjoy gliding down the Pas de Roland gorges, a listed natural site, following the river's capricious course in the heart of a wild environment. You'll be spoilt for choice of activities, including rafting, canorafting, hydrospeed, stand-up paddle, tubing and more. You can also go canyoning, aquarando, climbing, caving and much more.

The lake,, a "little inland sea", is fed by 4 springs and extends over 12 hectares. An ideal place for a vacation, with its extensive leisure facilities. Designed and maintained all year round, it offers a wide range of water sports in complete safety: canoeing, kayaking, waterslides, pedal boats... Several play areas are available for children on the 700 m of supervised beach in July and August. There's also a fitness trail, tennis courts, volleyball courts, picnic areas and camper van parking.

Starting from the square of Arcangues, three walks are proposed throughout the year. You will walk through the undergrowth, along the golf course, the castle and the house of Luis Mariano. Ideal for families with children or friends.

The Oihana circuit (forest) along the golf course, 3.3 km, duration: 1 hour

The Loop of the Castle, course without any difficulty, which walks in the undergrowth and the countryside along the golf, 4,8 km, duration: 1h20

The Mariano Loop, 6.5 km, duration: 1h30

There's no better place to play golf. Overlooking the ocean, it dominates the bay and has recently enhanced its surroundings with an ultramodern complex and panoramic restaurant. A hall to welcome the growing number of golfers, with lounge and boutique. As for the golf course itself, it lends itself to both learning and perfecting, with an international training center where you can train according to your desires or weaknesses. On carpet, grass, flat or sloping ground, all conditions are ideal.

In Saint-Jean-de-Luz, jaï-alaï is well known. The local club, Gaztenak, founded in 1982, trains youngsters in pelota, specializing in cesta punta in winter and grand chistera in summer. What is a jaï-alaï? It's a fronton where cesta punta is played, with a side wall perpendicular to the frontis, located to the left of it, and a back wall parallel to the frontis. In 2024, the ^40th edition of the International Cesta Punta will take place.

Time flies here, with a wide range of safe, fun and thrilling activities. There's accrobranche from the age of 2 1/2, with a mini-course and courses for older children and adults, a climbing tower with 2 10 m walls, various mountain bike outings in the heart of the pine forest, always supervised by a professional, and the ^1st giant zip line (600 m) in the Basque Country at the Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle lake, a real flying course! This activity develops children's sense of balance, risk management and initiative.

A legendary course, this 34-hectare par 69 is 5,402 m long. Over the years (it dates back to 1888), it has hosted more than ten European Opens, not forgetting the famous Biarritz Cup in July, France's biggest and oldest amateur event. In 2024, it will be the ^125th edition of its kind. Some 500 competitors and 5,000 spectators flock to the course every year. The Biarritz Golf Club, located in the heart of the seaside resort, was the birthplace of the glorious Arnaud Massy, Jean Gassiat, Eugène Laffite...

In the heart of the Basque Country, at the foot of the Hasparren mountains, nestles Urkodea, a majestic ^17th-century Basque Labourdine equestrian farm. With a capacity of 15 people, this comfortable gîte (with independent access, fitted kitchen, etc.) dedicated to the "horse kingdom" is also for nature lovers, a bucolic interlude. An ideal, bucolic site for horse-riding for beginners and for advanced riders with board. You can also prepare for various competitions.

In each office, you'll be able to hire all the equipment you need for surfing and other related activities. A vehicle will accompany you to the spots where lessons take place. And on a day-to-day basis, you can learn to surf, bodyboard, stand-up paddle board and alternative activities when the sea is too flat. Alone, as a couple, with the family or in a group, Océan Aventure will meet your expectations perfectly.

There's no shortage of things to do here! Small train, paragliding, mountain biking or scootering, climbing, pony trekking, hiking and exceptional panoramic views. The little train lifts you to the top of Mount Baigura (897m) in 25 minutes (funny open wagon pulled by a big tractor), a picturesque and splendid climb with a 360° view! The paraglider's glider takes you down like a bird. Cycling and mountain biking for the more adventurous. And the Gaita bar-restaurant with tapas and daily specials.

From Biscarosse, you can reach Capbreton in 1 hours. From the Pontoon B you leave for a sea fishing morning (March to October except July/August). Boarding with Philippe Bisbau and his crew on a Helmsman 750 helmsman. Equipment, bait, everything is provided. A snack is available at 10 pm. Everyone leaves with the fruits of his fishing. Fishing seabream grey, place, rousseau, pagre, mackerel, chipiron… Attention: lost jigs are the responsibility of the maladroit fisherman (or unlucky!).

Reawaken your inner driver on a completely safe circuit with karts suitable for all ages! The karting center, accessible from the Briscous freeway exit, takes you on a sensational 1,200 m asphalt track. Renowned for its expertise over many years, karting is backed up by the solid experience of its passionate instructors, who are trained to meet customer expectations to the full. It's worth remembering that most of the world's top F1 drivers have spent their formative years on karting tracks. Quite a school!

Franck is a former surfing champion and professional coach for top-level athletes. So it's only natural that his own home, just a few hundred meters from the beach, has become a veritable surf camp. With his team, he takes care of teenagers (+ 11 years old) and adults for an initiation or improvement in surfing, stand-up paddle or bodyboarding. The courses are intensive (3 lessons a day) and are extended by recovery sessions in the 38°C hot tub and video analysis.

Xcat' is Franck Vidal's catamaran - with a merchant navy and surfing diploma - on which you can embark for a trip along the Côte d'Argent or to observe dolphins with the X-Dophin formula. From the age of 8, the X-Fish is ideal for sea fishing. For adults only, the X-Tuna version is available from September to mid-October. With the X-Clusive, you can charter the catamaran for up to 12 people! And let's not forget the X-Tapas, where you can watch the sunset with a few local delicacies...

Welcome to Ecuries Mont Royal! Dressage, show jumping, cross-country, competition, pony games... And accompanied rides. Taking advantage of a vast 12-hectare playground, the Mont Royal stables have mapped out two signposted routes for shetland rides for 3-year-olds and over (30 min). Allow 1 hour for accompanied forest walks. The outing to Lac d'Azur (2h) is for experienced riders. On site, the traditional half-timbered house dating from 1891 has been converted into a 4-bedroom gîte... and stalls for your horses, of course!

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.

Laëtitia, a seasoned sportswoman with a passion for outdoor activities, offers you the discovery of her favorite playground, the Pyrenean foothills of the Basque Country, on foot, on trail, on horseback and along the coast, with surfboard or paddle. With a training and a diploma of sports educator, she will share her passion with you by proposing outings in small groups on her favorite themes such as the history, the local fauna, the flora, the rocks or the gastronomy and its producers without forgetting the beaches from San Sebastián to the Adour.

Just 5 minutes from Biarritz and Anglet town centers, 9 clay and hard courts and a mini-tennis court are set in an exceptional dream location between the forest and the ocean, with panoramic views of the golf course, lake and pine trees... You'll enjoy the clubhouse and in situ, you'll be able to take lessons, for children, adults, individual lessons... And maybe meet a few tennis VIPs who are discreetly training.

Between the ocean and the Izadia ecological park, Anglet's Skate Park extends over 2,500 m². Here you can practice both skating and rollerblading. There are two bowls and a street area with slopes and other modules. BMX is also available, and helmets are compulsory. Right next to the Skate Park, there's an area dedicated to toddlers, where they can skate. It's easy to get to, with ample parking and catering facilities.

Founded in 1956, SWOT (French Federation of Fishermen at Sea) is dedicated to the promotion and animation (teaching, competitions…) of sport fishing at sea, recreational fishing at sea and casting. The good idea: go to the federation website to carefully consult the charter of commitments and objectives of eco-responsible recreational fishing signed in April 2010 at the Grenelle sea Grenelle. So you will know all about the need for better management of fisheries resources, legislation and penalties that do not respect it. You're warned!

Surf Session is a surfing magazine published in France. It tracks good waves, offers a weather report, gives news and the site has opened a "surfers" section. Good addresses of shops, schools and clubs, very practical and also bars and restaurants to frequent after surfing. The oldest French surf magazine was founded in 1986 by Gibus de Soultrait and Pierre Bernard-Gascogne in Biarritz. It remains the^first French surfing magazine and still leader on its market. On its website, you can find videos, tutorials and an online store.

This sports complex is dedicated to JorkyBall, Racketball and Jiu-Jitsu. Jorkyball, also known as 2-a-side soccer, is a team sport derived from soccer and inspired by squash, created in 1987. Racketball is played with a tennis racket with a shorter handle and a larger ball than squash and faster than tennis. Jiu-jitsu is a martial art that combines fighting techniques developed by the samurai. And the newest discipline, axe and knife throwing. Relaxation area and snack bar, ideal for groups.

The Etchebri guest house in Anglet is the ideal base for discovering the 11 golf courses within a 30 km radius, which are open all year round. With a wide variety of landscapes, from the ocean to the foothills of the mountains, and close to the Spanish border, it's a golfer's paradise. Brigitte, your host, offers turnkey packages - accommodation and golf lessons. Whether you're looking for an introductory or intensive course, she'll take care of everything, from booking courses to courses and lessons. Introductory courses, advanced courses, weekends with Basckkin massage, dinners, etc...

"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.

On the famous Cavaliers beach in Anglet, 5 minutes from Biarritz, Mathieu and his team of qualified instructors, with over 20 years' experience, organize, advise and introduce surfing to all ages. The school is certified by the French Surfing Federation. Lessons are scheduled according to the tides. In rough weather, the surf school can take you to more suitable spots. Lessons, courses, school and accommodation are also available during the week. The surf school has a new permanent structure on the beach, with an on-site shower.

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.

From the age of 10, Les Guides de Bains Angloys introduces you to coastal lifesaving, with first aid training. Affiliated with the French Lifesaving Federation, the club prepares you for your lifeguard diploma. If you're in good physical condition and comfortable in the water, these courses will give you a better understanding of the ocean, its waves and currents. And take part in competitions! The store sells sweatshirts, T-shirts...

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.

The El Hogar multisport center also has a 25-meter swimming pool. A relaxing activity par excellence, it keeps you in contact with the water all year round, since it's open both summer and winter. The pool has a removable roof that can be partly opened in fine weather. A lifeguard takes care of supervision. Learn-to-swim lessons are available. A solarium with a wooden terrace completes the offer. The city-center pool is well served by bus routes and has ample parking.

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...

Treasure hunting with Tèrra Aventura, inspired by a worldwide game called Géocaching, which is played on over 400 routes, "life-size" in Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Anglet with the "Cap sur la chambre d'Amour" and "Touche pas à mon Pignada" routes by bike. Over a few kilometers, you'll find clues to pick up, riddles to solve, treasure to find... and the Holy Grail, Zellé: the Poï'z, those little characters with a strong character. Equipped with the 100% free smartphone application, including an English version, the family is ready for adventure.

From the Anglet marina, get on board our fully serviced jets, and after a briefing with David and his team, all of whom are D.E. certified, set off to discover the long beaches of Anglet and Biarritz, all the way to the Rocher de la Vierge, past the lighthouse and the typical little fishing port. Energizing rides from the age of 16, no license required. More family-oriented and towed, aboard a buoy to discover the pleasures of gliding, towed by a boat piloted by a qualified instructor.

For over 30 years, Rainbow has set up shop on the exceptional site of Anglet's Chambre d'amour beach. A unique site both for its unspoilt setting, protected by the cliffs bordering the beach, and for its spots recognized by pros from all over the world. Certified as a French Surf School and supervised by state-certified instructors, the leitmotiv here is quality teaching and safety for surfers of all levels. Rainbow offers both beginner and advanced surfing courses. Stand up for the^1st lesson!

An ideal environment for performance! 200 m² dedicated to CrossFit, premium equipment, a 4 m high, 10 m long cage, 1 tonne of Bumper... CrossFit Maignon and its team of DE coaches give you access to a place with a human dimension of life within a community. Sweat, jump, run, work hard, have fun and share these intense moments without ever giving up. The online schedule makes it easy for you to adapt, whether you're on a lunch break, before or after work, and always in the presence of a caring coach.