Summer is an opportunity to discover new outdoor activities and enjoy nature. Here are five mountain sports to discover to keep fit and have fun. Memories and adrenaline guaranteed.
Don't abandon your body to sunbathing and pétanque alone. Yes, both activities are great, but there are so many new adventures to be had. We can never say it enough, there is nothing better than sport to soothe your mind and stay in shape.
There is something for all tastes and budgets. Whether you are with friends, as a couple or alone, one of these sports is for you.
Climbing
In recent years, climbing has been a revelation for many French people. And for good reason, we can no longer count the benefits of this sport for the body and mind. Flexibility, strength, concentration, surpassing oneself, coordination, etc. Climbing mobilizes all the muscles and flatters your self-confidence.It’s a practice that takes on its full meaning in summer. Due to the terrain, climbing sites can be shaded and located in magnificent locations. Once at the top of the route, you will be amazed. In addition to the satisfaction we get from it, we keep unforgettable memories.
For the less adventurous, there is still the great via ferrata option to start gently.
Rafting
Want thrills with friends or family? Rafting is for you. This sport is performed in “white water”, in a river or torrent. It is practiced aboard a raft, an inflatable boat designed to remain stable in rapids. The objective is simple, go down the river without falling into the water. Don't worry, this extreme sport is not dangerous and its very supervised practice ensures your safety and the protection of natural places. Accessible to all audiences, provided they know how to swim.
Canyoning
It's a favorite sport. More refreshing than climbing, more unusual than rafting. From gorges and waterfalls, canyoning consists of descending the bed of a steep watercourse. To overcome obstacles, you jump, go down a natural slide or abseil.
Always accompanied by a guide, it is an activity that leads you to the discovery of geology. Fun and aquatic, there is something for all levels. The difficulty, commitment and duration vary depending on the group and therefore the route. The Cévennes National Park is full of exceptional canyons to explore. Obviously, as with rafting, the only condition is to know how to swim.
Paragliding
Much more contemplative but just as sensational, paragliding is a sport to try at least once in your life. Feeling free, flying like a bird with a good dose of adrenaline. From the first takeoff, this sport is a self-confidence booster. It is also a great school to combat stress. Once your feet escape solid ground, you're hooked.Your first flights will be with an instructor but you learn very quickly. The schools offer introductory courses from 450 euros for 5 days of immersion. Time to learn safety techniques for flying alone. So why not embark on a week's vacation in the mountains, with the final reward of flying free above the world?
Hiking
Hiking has never been so trendy. In France, this activity is more than ever ideal for discovering our lands and heritage. It's hard not to find what you're looking for while exploring one of our 11 national parks . There is something for all ages and all difficulties. Of all activities it is probably the one that can provide the most freedom. With your friends or family, isolated in the middle of wide open spaces. A hike is a human and sporting adventure. Little tips for multi-day hikes:- Prepare well. For this you will find all the advice you need in this article .
- If you dream of sleeping under the stars or in a refuge to observe the sky, know that the Cévennes National Park is the largest international dark sky reserve in Europe.
On behalf of the entire Feed team, we wish you great adventures!
