Where to practice an individual sport Vélo Pays Basque

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.

With 12 members in 2012, the independent club Spelexpo organizes exploration raids for speleologists confirmed in three major caves of the Pyrenees-Atlantic. Especially in the Massifs and Urkulu mountains. And some members leave Laos every year for explorations in the impressive networks in the region.

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.

Explore unforgettable and original rides, with eyes full of dreams, suitable for children aged 7 and over (depending on weight and height). Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, you can enjoy horseback or donkey excursions, accompanied by a guide, to discover one of the most beautiful beech forests in Europe. Loulou, Cady and César, the donkeys, will happily accompany you, offering an experience particularly appreciated by the little ones.

Discover your heritage on foot! On this easy hike, you'll learn how Iraty's forest resources were used to make masts, oars for fishermen, furniture and charcoal. You'll notice the diversity of the flora and fauna... Many of the activities along the interpretive trail still "vibrate" in the heart of Iraty; a true museum open to all!

Whether you're a sportsman, an adventurer or simply a nature lover, alone, in a duo or in a group, the electric all-terrain scooter will undoubtedly enable you to discover off-the-beaten-track paths without too much effort, in the heart of the magnificent Iraty forest, the largest beech forest in Europe! Designed and assembled in France, adapted to the size of the smallest to the largest, it's thanks to the 2-wheel drive that you'll have access to exceptional panoramas. Just 1 hour from Bayonne and Biarritz, you're guaranteed a change of scenery in these landscapes worthy of the Far North.

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).

The Pic d'Orhy dominates the village of Larrau and is the highest peak (2,017 m) in the Basque Country, west of the Pyrenees, on the Franco-Spanish border. Like many other peaks, it lives on in the legends told by the Souletin, Oyenhart, in the days when birds... spoke. A high-mountain territory to be explored only in fine weather, to take full advantage of the panoramic views from the summit. Hikes for young and old, with no great difficulty apart from a small rocky bar to cross. A must during your stay in Soule.

The reconstructed Piémont Pyrénéen route (GR-78) started from Carcassonne and reached Lourdes, St-Jean-Pied-de-Port (last stop before the border) before crossing the mountains to arrive at Roncesvalles. It links the Mediterranean with the Atlantic, and offers a rich heritage. This hike, often on hilltops, offers splendid panoramic views of the Pyrenees chain as it crosses the département. With a total distance of 594 km, the maximum altitude is 1,179 m, with a cumulative difference in altitude of 13,717 m.

Eugène Ondars, a state-certified guide approved by Jeunesse et Sport, offers a variety of itineraries for unforgettable hikes. With his in-depth knowledge of the Basque mountains, he can guide you on 3- to 7-day tours, including bivouacs, through places such as Hendaye, Ossès, Roncevaux and the Saison valley. In addition, 2-hour rides for beginners and day excursions on horseback are also on the program.

Every first Wednesday of the month, the 45 members of the club meet to decide on their next outings, especially in the Pyrenees-Atlantic. The Leize Pelayo club practice as much as caving, hiking and climbing.

Alexis, who has been a caving enthusiast for over 15 years, takes you off the beaten track into his mineral universe, which holds no secrets. Specialized in caving and canyoning, you'll discover the mountain environment in complete safety, in both summer and winter conditions. His playground is near Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, 50 km from Bayonne. When it comes to canyoning (towards Mauléon or Tardets), aquatic trekking is fun too. Depending on your mood and your level of fitness, you can discover the splendours of the mountains.

Inseparable from a stay in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Marie-Rose, a former port boat pilot, offers another way to discover the shale cliffs and perhaps an opportunity to approach the world of high seas fishing?

Overlooking the beach of Mayarco and the ocean, between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Guéthary, the Mayarco miniature golf course is located on an exceptional site. On the edge of the coastal path, it is a playful course of 18 holes accessible to all and perfectly maintained. With a restaurant and a friendly bar open to all to enjoy cocktails, tapas ... Ideal to combine a day at the beach with activities and relaxation, to spend an evening, to celebrate a birthday... With its terraces, its dream view on the ocean, its friendly atmosphere, it is the recipe of more than 30 years of success!

The Trampoline Park is the ultimate in fun and safety, and the latest addition to the Saint-Jean-de-Luz sports scene. Over 1,600 m² are dedicated to trampolining, with basketball dunk, dodgeball, hand court, foam pit, cage ball, ninja warrior... These strategy and sports activities are ideal and safe for families and friends, and are a big hit with enthusiasts of all ages (from 5 to... years). With short hand, you can test your skills on the trampoline, and with basketball, you can score. Ideal for kids and...parents.

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.

Skateboarding has its own academy in the Basque Country, in Saint-Jean-de-Luz to be precise. All year round, in secure areas supervised by qualified skateboarders, free courses and introductory courses are available for individuals and groups. There's no age limit for skateboarding, so whether you're a child or an adult, feel free to take to the bowls at your leisure. The Skatepark also organizes birthday parties with challenges and gifts. And exhibitions, video screenings and meetings with professional skateboarders. The ideal fun and sporting activity during your stay.

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.

Le Vélo Rouge is the mobile "toolbox" for our forgotten bikes in our attics, but also for more recent, modern cycles and VAEs of all makes. Alexis, our "MacGyver", criss-crosses the Basque country and beyond, driving his rolling workshop, recognizable by its... red cross, to your home or holiday resort, to resurrect your forgotten bicycle from the attic. It's also a sedentary workshop for the repair, rental and sale of children's and adult bikes, classic and electric.

The Nivelle, a European river of 39 km, crosses the Spanish territory and then, in its great majority, the French territory on the communes of Ainhoa, Sare, Ciboure and flows into the bay of St-Jean-de-Luz. Totally classified in 1st category and Index River by the ICES (International Council for the Exploitation of the Sea) and blue axis by the SDAGE (Master plan of Development and Management of Water). We fish the fario trout, present on the Nivelle and in its tributaries (more than 90 streams). Here, 10/100th or 12/100th line leaders are de rigueur.

Come and "fill up on the Basque Country" by getting off the beaten track, alone, in a duo, with friends or family, from our base/workshop in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, on top-of-the-range, overhauled electric mountain bikes or E.TROTRX electric scooters. Mickaël, your instructor-coach, well known in the sporting world, offers you the chance to set off on an adventure in complete safety on the steep paths of the Labourd region (during various exploration, escape or adventure rides) with all protective equipment (gloves, helmet...). An unforgettable adventure!

Sainte-Engrâce, in the Urdatx-Santa-Grazi region, is home to the Association pour la Recherche Spéléologique Internationale à la Pierre Saint-Martin (ARSIP). This association coordinates caving activities in the Pierre Saint-Martin - Larra karst region. For caving enthusiasts, ARSIP offers a unique opportunity to explore the region's underground galleries.

Hiking trails around Sainte-Engrâce for all levels, with breathtaking panoramas. Merkatubidea: departure from Camping Ibarra, 6 km, 3h; Ukhumurrutia: departure from Camping Ibarra, 6 km, 3h; Gorges d'Ehujarré: departure from the church, 12 km, 7h30; Murrutchegagné : departure from church, 4 km, 2h30; Espildoy: departure from Auberge Berrieix, 6 km, 4h30; Tour du Pont d'Enfer: departure from Gorges parking lot, 2 km, 50 min; La Verna: departure from Visitor Center, 8 km, 3h30.

Just 10 minutes from Bidache, the Poney-club des Iles team welcomes you in a safe, family atmosphere for an introduction to horse riding. From the age of 3, your children can be accompanied by DE instructors and gradually tame this intelligent, soft-coated creature. Whether outdoors in the riding arena or indoors in the indoor arena, this activity is available all year round, whatever the weather. During the school vacations, courses and rides are organized. Your children will love this privileged contact with ponies in the great outdoors.

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.

Whether you're an intrepid beginner or a seasoned angler, whether you're on your own, with your family or in a group, we're here to help you discover the world of fishing. In the enchanting setting of Sare, one of France's most beautiful villages, Guillaume, a qualified instructor and fishing guide, invites you to explore the pleasures of fishing for Basque trout, which are 100% wild, in rivers. Varied waterways such as the Nivelle, Nive and lakes, as well as the exceptional Spanish rivers nearby, provide a vast playground for this wonderful experience.

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.

Ideally located at the foot of La Rhune, the Larrun Alde riding center in Urrugne offers you the chance to discover the pleasures of horseback riding in the heart of nature. Both male and female riders can enjoy the beauty of the Basque countryside. The center's team will take you in complete safety, to varying degrees of distance depending on the course and level. At the pace of horses, ponies and mules, it's the ideal way to discover the mythical tracks and trails used by smugglers.

Go down the Col d'Ibardin on a 100% eco-friendly all-terrain scooter. It's a natural activity that takes you off the beaten track and gives you a different view of mountain descents. Without being intrepid, it remains a more or less sporting activity, depending on your level. You set off from the summit of the Col d'Ibardin on your pedal-less machine with 26-inch tires in a standing position, and the descent lasts 1h30 with 40 km of autonomy. Light and maneuverable with its 2 drive wheels, the mountain scooter is similar to a downhill mountain bike.

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.

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.

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.

Golf d'Hossegor is a golf club located in Soorts-Hossegor. It offers a quality golf course and modern facilities. The club organizes regular competitions in which members and visitors can take part. Facilities include a reception, changing rooms, driving range and caddy-master.

Basque pelota is played in a special place, the jaï alaï. In Hossegor, it's a historic site nicknamed the Cathedral of Pelota. Basque pelota is a sport: the ball can reach speeds of 200 to 250 kph. That's why you need to wear a helmet if you're playing with a leather pelota. Discovery, initiation and improvement courses are organized for children and adults to discover the games of Chistera, Cesta punta and Pala. Competitions in Hossegor see the best national and international players go head-to-head.

Saint-Jean-de-Luz is a town in southwest France, known for its beautiful beaches and lively atmosphere. For fans of team sports, there's the Atlas Factory, a fitness center with areas dedicated to weight training. With a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 124 reviews, the Atlas Factory is a popular choice with locals and visitors alike in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

The Basque Country's largest adventure leisure park welcomes you to its 18 ha of forest for sports and fun activities from the age of 2. Giant wind-slide, zip-line, toboggan ride, Atarabi roll and bounce, Tkiki Splash water game, Champi jumper nets, Urtzi trampoline, educational botanical trail, discovery of the imaginary world of the Fantastic Forest, Archery Tag.... There's something for everyone! All this in the heart of a lush setting that accentuates the feeling of escape.