Unusual sports trip of 10 days in France: Unforgettable adventures

France is a destination of choice for lovers of unusual sports and adventures.

This 10 -day route will take you to exciting cities such as Toulouse, Montpellier, Lyon, Avignon and Nice. You will discover essential sports sites and experiences off the beaten track that will leave you imperishable memories.

1. Toulouse

- Unavoidable :

The Toulouse Stadium, emblematic place of football and rugby. Take advantage of a match or visit the stadium during a guided tour.

- Off the beaten track :

The banks of the Canal du Midi, ideal for a bicycle ride or a jogging.

- Anecdote:

The Canal du Midi is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was built in the 17th century to link the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.

- Economic restaurants:

The hunger of beans (vegetarian kitchen) and at Navarre (Southwest cuisine)

- 3 -star hotels:

• Albert 1st

• Hotel des Arts

- Transportation :

Train or car to reach Montpellier

2. Montpellier

- Unavoidable :

The Altissimo climbing room, to learn or improve your climbing indoors.

- Off the beaten track :

The tree climbing route of the Domaine de Resinctières.

- Anecdote:

The Domaine de Resinctières is home to a 18th century castle and a 200 hectare park.

- Economic restaurants:

The little gourmets (French cuisine) and the bistro of the Atri (Mediterranean cuisine)

- 3 -star hotels:

• Ulysse Montpellier Center hotel

• Appart'city Montpellier Saint-Roch

- Transportation :

Train or car to reach Lyon

3. Lyon

- Unavoidable :

The Via Ferrata de la Dôle, for a mountain adventure with a view of Lyon and the Alps.

- Off the beaten track :

The Golden Head Park, to cycle, jogging or rollerblading.

Anecdote:

The Tête d'Or park is one of the largest urban parks in Europe, with a zoo and a botanical garden.

- Economic restaurants:

Le Comptoir du Loup hanged (Lyonnaise cuisine) and the Palais Saint-Jean (French cuisine)

- 3 -star hotels:

• Hôtel des Artistes

• Campanile Lyon Center

- Transportation :

Train or car to reach Avignon

4. Avignon

- Unavoidable :

Mount Ventoux, for a mythical cycling ascent.

- Off the beaten track :

The orientation journey of the island of Barthelasse, for an orienteering race in the heart of nature.

Anecdote:

The island of La Barthelasse is the largest river island in Europe and offers a breathtaking view of the Palais des Papes.

- Economic restaurants:

At Lulu (Provencal cuisine) and grocery store (French cuisine)

- 3 -star hotels:

• Hotel d'Angleterre

• Bristol Hotel

- Transportation :

Train or car to reach Nice

5. Nice

- Unavoidable :

The Promenade des Anglais, for a jogging or a bicycle ride by the sea.

- Off the beaten track :

Canyoning in the wolf gorges, for a refreshing and sensational descent.

Anecdote:

Les Gorges du Loup are a very popular canyoning site, with waterfalls, natural slides and jumps in natural swimming pools.

- Economic restaurants:

Chez Pipo (Nice Kitchen) and La Rossetserie (French cuisine)

- 3 -star hotels:

• Sweden Hotel

• Vendôme Hotel

- Transportation :

Back by train or by car to your starting point

Estimated price for such a route for 2 people:

Between 1800 and 2500 euros, depending on the choice of accommodation and transport.