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What activities are available for a sporting vacation in the Vendée?
You’ll have no trouble finding sports activities to enjoy on your vacation in the Vendée. The department is criss-crossed by numerous hiking trails and also offers a variety of water sports.
If you’ve chosen to visit Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez or Saint-Jean-de-Monts, find out more about all the sporting activities available at our 5-star campsites. Sports fields, swimming pools and a variety of activities to keep you active in a good mood.
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Get up close to nature on the coastal paths or those through small forests, the Marais Poitevin, the Marais Breton or the Haut-Bocage Vendéen. Whatever your level, there’s a tour to suit you.
In addition to the trails along the coast to discover the fine sandy beaches, dunes and cliffs, there’s also the Pays de Monts National Forest, the mouth of the Payré, and the island of Yeu to admire its rich maritime heritage. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the richness and diversity of the landscape. You can visit Noirmoutier-en-île to see its salt marshes, island gates, mills and hollyhock villages.
There’s also the option of touring by bike to speed up your workouts.
Water sports for a sporty vacation in Vendée
The Vendée is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts: surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, canoeing, paddling, waterskiing, wakeboarding and more. A number of establishments offer courses for uninitiated visitors, so that they can enjoy themselves in safety.
You can also take part in aquagym, swimming, waterpolo, aquaball or sail aboard a sailboat to discover the area’s maritime riches. Why not try your hand at fishing and experience the satisfaction of this activity on board a boat in the sea or freshwater?
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Activities to try out for a different way of spending your energy in Vendée
If you’re a fan of thrills and extreme sports, you can find establishments offering race car christenings in Fontenay-le-Comte, parachute jumping in Les Sables-d’Olonne or La Roche-sur-Yon. Near Nantes, you can also take to the skies in a fighter jet or aerobatic aircraft.
Equestrian centers and golf courses are also recommended places for a sporting vacation in the Vendée. You’ll be delighted by the serenity you’ll feel. These activities will help you regain balance and harmony during your stay.
Choose a 5-star campsite for sports in Vendée
Our campsites in the Vendée welcome you to a pleasantly landscaped wooded estate. Book a mobile home at Le Château in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, Camping Acapulco or Camping Les Genêts in Saint-Jean-de-Monts to spend your holiday in a clean, comfortable rental. A wide range of sports facilities and equipment are available for you to use without leaving the grounds.
Sports fields (basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis), pétanque court, ping-pong room, water park with heated pools and waterslides are all at your disposal. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of our entertainers, you’ll never be bored during your stay, whatever your age or goals. You’ll also be well informed about all the activities you can do on your sports vacation in the Vendée.
