Sports and leisure activities Périgord

Far away from the first steam locomotives and the most modern TGV, Vélorail undeniably presents itself as an original and user-friendly way to navigate the kilometers of rails that are now disaffected. A steel machine, two to three pedos, sometimes some seats for the less reckless, and it's gone for a journey of the most atypical to the conquest of the historical and cultural heritage of Hexagone! Browse the forests, cross the plains, cross bridges, tunnels and viaducts: a real journey over time, sharing with friends or family, with the guarantee of eliminating some calories!

Tariff: 30 € le Vélorail of 5 people for Corgnac-Thiviers and Corgnac-Saint-Germain routes (mandatory reservation by phone).

Distance: 11 km return.

Place of departure: Corgnac station.

A pedestrian path of ecological discovery makes it possible to discover (with or without a guide) a wetland, rich in a fauna and a flora specific to the banks of the Germaine, which abounds in the pond of Grolejac. This path is located in the regional nature reserve of the Marais de Groléjac, on a surface of 15 ha. Upstream of the pond, the Reserve presents a remarkable biological heritage, with plant and animal species. In any season, the ballet of the birds is fascinating. In summer, the lake is reserved for swimming but it is possible to rent a boat.

Do you crave height and want to realize man's oldest dream? Here's a sensational gift idea, for an unforgettable moment from a unique vantage point. Patrick Bourgeois founded chutelibre.fr, making his passion his profession. He holds a Brevet d'Etat d'éducateur sportif, and has logged 10,000 jumps. In addition to tandem skydiving, which lets you learn to free-fall in a two-seater parachute, with an instructor handling the technical side of the jump, he offers two-seater paragliding flights.

Nicolas is a native of the area and knows all the trails like the back of his hand. He'll be able to put together a tailor-made trip, an adapted course (beginners and advanced) or a well-organized outing to make your experience a pleasant and rewarding one. He's well-versed in coaching methods and will suggest sessions that will help you progress according to your expectations and desires. As a certified instructor, he guarantees the safety of everyone involved, and proposes circuits to be completed on an electrically-assisted mountain bike. Group packages available.

Located on the Dordogne, Canoe Kayak Port-Sainte-Foy invites you to enjoy the beautiful days to discover this watercourse. As in a good restaurant, the choice of activities is à la carte: guided ideas go from 4 km to 27 km east (Bergerac) as west (Castillon-la-Battle). A shuttle can take you or take you back, at the choice, to allow you to venture further. Paddles are also available for free hire.

Tariff: from 7 €.

Duration: from an hour.

Difficulty: easy.

Please note: the base is also open in May, June, September and October (on reservation only).

The base is located near the aquarium, with snack bar and picnic area, free shaded parking. Eric, the owner, will give you a warm welcome. Departures by minibus are every day, every hour from 10am (9am in July and August). There is a wide choice of eight routes, from 5 to 26 km, on the Vézère and the Dordogne. Some routes can be done over the day with a picnic stop or swimming. Along the way, you can admire the sites, the fauna and the flora. Possibility of 2 to 4 day hikes.

An outing for the whole family or a group of friends, to cruise slowly along the Dordogne, from 8 km in 1h30 (Vitrac), to 16 km in 3 hours (La Roque-Gageac) or 22 km in 4 hours 30 (Beynac). Multi-day hikes (2 to 7) are also available to enjoy a different view of the Périgord countryside, its castles and typical villages, not forgetting swimming breaks on the pebbles. This rental company awaits you 7 km from Sarlat to tell you all about the region and get you out on the water. They'll give you practical advice, transport you by bus and lend you all the equipment you need.

This Adventure Park offers 11 tree courses of progressive difficulty, depending on your desires for sensations, emotions, thrills or challenges, and 171 workshops. A course for toddlers from 2 years old allows adults to keep an eye on their budding Indiana Jones. The duration of the adventure courses is between 2h30 and 5 hours, depending on the difficulty. There is also an area reserved for Paintball on a surface of 6 hectares and a Via Ferrata. The participants operate in complete autonomy, but ground patrollers are there to ensure safety.