Come and discover the South of France as you’ve never seen it before! Here’s a short summary of outdoor sports in Occitanie, where you can immerse yourself in wild, unspoilt nature .
The diversity of outdoor sports in Occitania!
April is fast approaching, so the March rains will have plenty to fill our canyons and beautify the local vegetation. If the saying goes, don’t lose your head in April, then in Occitanie we’re lucky enough to be able to deviate from it a little.
With more than enough sunshine every year, outdoor sports in Occitanie are numerous and varied.
Occitanie’ s coastal fringe is therefore 200 km long and crosses 4 départements. The coastline has been adapted to develop tourism. Water sports such as windsurfing, kite-surfing and sailboating are a big hit with locals and fans alike . Good weather and a constant wind all year round are the perfect conditions for these sports.
Outdoor activities in the lands of Occitania :
-Numerous mountain bike circuits of all kinds, with a particular soft spot for our local circuit around Lac du Salagou. The red earth called “la ruffe” and the blue water of the Lac de Salagou will not leave you indifferent.
-From climbing long routes, sport routes or bouldering. Our favorite spots are in the Hérault region. Le Caroux, Saint Bauzille de Putois, Saint Guilhem le désert, le Joncas and saint bauzille de Montmel for a gentle introduction.
– Paragliding for the more adventurous. There are several take-off sites in the region. There’s the Pic du Vissou site, the Séranne site, and of course the Brunas and Puncho d’agast sites in Millau.
– Canyoning and via ferrata in the Hérault department.
Our favourite spring spots: Le canyon du rec grand in Caroux, le canyon du diable in St Guilhem le désert and via ferrata du Thaurac in st Bauzille de Putois!
Click here to find out more about our various canyoning routes!
Outdoor sports in Occitanie, paragliding take-off at the cirque du bout du monde!
Here are our flagship activities for the spring resumption of Sport outdoor Occitanie at Naturéo :
The Joncas introductory adventure course: ( click here to find out more )
Parcours Aventure du Joncas : Abseiling, via cordata, zip line and introductory climbing!
-Ideal for discovering via ferrata or via cordata, this route immerses us in the heart of a dry canyon. You can admire the geological formation as you play with the elements. A cave passage, abseiling and a 40 m zip line add to the fun of the activity. To round things off, we offer an introduction to pure rock climbing. This activity is available for children aged 7 and over.
The pic st loup adventure trail or rando-rappel: sporty level ( click here to find out more )
Pic st loup adventure course, advanced level!
-Are you a sportsman looking for a thrill? This Pic St Louphike is a must-do in the region. Located near the village of St Mathieu de Tréviers, you can climb the north face of Pic St Loup via the northern diagonal. Once you’ve reached the summit, and after a picnic with a view of Mont Hortus, you’ll tackle the famous 5-rappel descent. The longest abseil on a spider’s thread is 50 meters long. From 14 years of age.
Water activities!
The Rec grand canyoning course in the Caroux massif: ( click here to find out more )
Rec grand canyoning course: a succession of slides and natural pools!
-The Rec Grand canyon is renowned for its series of hanging basins and natural slides. It’s a family initiation canyon in the sumptuous setting of the Haut Languedoc park in the Caroux. This canyon is ideal in spring, when it is well supplied with water. You can combine your outing with a visit to the gorges d’Héric near the village of Mons la Trivalle. Sensational fun for children aged 8 and over.
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