Want to get moving during your stay in the Côte d’Azur? Popular sporting activities allow you to make the most of the exceptional seaside and mountain views.
Tyrolienne La Colmiane: take to the skies!
Of a total length of 2,663 meters, the giant zip-line of La Colmiane is the longest in France! Recommended for thrill seekers! Suspended from a cable – completely safely – you will fly over the ski resort and the lake from a height of 100 metres, at 120km per hour! Average descent time: 1 minute 49 seconds. Fly solo or in a pair. From 8 years old and from 30kg to 120kg. Booking required, from 1st November.
Electric mountain biking: trips in the Nice back-country
From the Italian Border to Estérel, this e-bike trip lets you discover the most beautiful routes of the Alpes-Maritimes, between the sea and the mountains. The hilltop villages offer breath-taking views. The rider is accompanied by a qualified guide. Even if you are not an experienced sportsperson, the permanently electrically assisted mountain bikes let you cover more distance than with a traditional mountain bike. Trips every day, subject to booking. Day or half day trips.
Aqua biking in the sea: pedal on the waves!
To strengthen your muscles and your lung capacity while making the most of the magical Cote d'Azur views, get on a bike... in the water! In an idyllic setting upon departing from the Beaulieu port, discover aqua biking in the sea! Approved by the medical profession, this surprising practice is very popular among top-level sportspeople.
Stand Up Paddle: walk on water!
Solo or in a group, this water sport is ideal to learn how to use a board and paddle. You will learn about improving balance, paddle technique, curving and safety in an initial 30 minute session. Then it will be your turn to hit the big blue sea on the beaches of Antibes! To learn everything about this trendy sport, you can trust Céline Guesdon, who is state certified and the 2015 European Vice-Champion!
Ski resorts: Winter 2016 Opening Dates
- Auron: December 3
- Isola 2000: December 3
- Val d’Allos – Le Seignus: December 10
- Val d’Allos – La Foux: December 10
- La Colmiane: December 12
- Valberg: December 17
Want to getmoving during your stay in the Côte d’Azur? Popular sporting activities allowyou to make the most of the exceptional seaside or mountain views.
TyrolienneLa Colmiane: take to the skies!
Ofa total length of 2,663 meters, the giant zip-line of La Colmiane is thelongest in France! Recommended for thrill seekers! Suspended from a cable – completely safely – youwill fly over the ski resort and the lake from a height of 100 metres, at 120kmper hour! Average descent time: 1 minute 49 seconds. Fly solo or in a pair. From 8 years old and from 30kg to 120kg. Bookingrequired, from 1st November.
Electricmountain biking: trips in the Nice back-country
Fromthe Italian Border to Estérel, this e-bike trip lets you discover the mostbeautiful routes of the Alpes-Maritimes, between the sea and the mountains. Thehilltop villages offer breath-taking views. The rider is accompanied by aqualified guide. Even if you are not an experienced sportsperson, thepermanently electrically assisted mountain bikes let you cover more distancethan with a traditional mountain bike. Trips every day, subject to booking. Day or half day trips.
Aquabiking in the sea: pedal on the waves!
Tostrengthen your muscles and your lung capacity while making the most of themagical Cote d'Azur views, get on a bike... in the water! In an idyllic settingupon departing from the Beaulieu port, discover aqua biking in the sea!Approved by the medical profession, this surprising practice is very popularamong top-level sportspeople.
StandUp Paddle: walk on water!
Soloor in a group, this water sport is ideal to learn how to use a board andpaddle. You will learn about improving balance, paddle technique, curving andsafety in an initial 30 minute session. Then it will be your turn to hit thebig blue sea on the beaches of Antibes! To learn everything about this trendysport, you can trust Céline Guesdon, who is state certified and the 2015European Vice-Champion!
Skiresorts: 2016 opening dates
· Auron: 3rdDecember
· Isola 2000: 3rdDecember
· Val d’Allos –Le Seignus: 10th December
· Val d’Allos –La Foux: 10th December
· La Colmiane 12thDecember
· Valberg 17thDecember
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