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Surfing and body boarding are one of the main attractions to this area. The whole coast has superb breaks and often hosts rounds of the World Surf Tour and is home to the famous Ripcurl and Quicksilver Surf Pro. There are areas that are ideal for beginners and many surf schools catering for all ages. Children can try their hand at surfing or go body boarding in the specially supervised areas.
The walking in this area has something for everybody - easy walks from the front door, a well signed coastal pathway, day walks in the Pays Basque, multi day tours in the high mountains, to the famous coast-to-coast GR10. Serious walkers can try the GR8 national trail, connecting the Etang de Sanguinet near Biscarrosse and all subsequent lakes to the south, over 120km in all! We are keen walkers ourselves and have had many guests who have walked all over the region. We have all the walking guides to the region, which you are welcome to borrow.
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The climbing in the Pyrénées is world class. Rock climbing, bouldering, mountaineering and ice climbing are all incredibly well catered for and without the crowds you find in many places. We are both climbers and it was one of the main reasons we moved here. We have often climbed with guests and can help you with choice of crag, conditions, routes etc.
The rafting and canoeing in the surrounding area is also very good. There are a number of companies offering rafting trips throughout the year, for all age groups. The Olympic Canoe-Kayak French Team training centre is at Lourdes and a local canoeist is the current Olympic champion.
We are surrounded by fantastic countryside for horse riding. There are a number of riding schools locally and cater for all standards - from beginner all the way to Olympic standard.
For golfers, there's the nearby Seignosse Golf Club - one of Europe's finest, plus Hossegor Golf Club, another fine course. Both rated in the top 15 in France.
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Cycling in France is the national sport, but in the adjacent Landes and Pays Basque country it is a particular passion, as those of you who follow the Tour de France will know! The are several hubndred kilometres of gentle path right from the door step and for those a little more keen. There are several famous mountain stages of 'Le Tour' nearby. The mountain biking is also excellent with the national centre not far away.
The diving in the area is surprisingly good. There are a number of diving schools in Biarritz and Hendaye. You can do a 'try' dive or learn to dive. For the experienced divers there are some very interesting dive sites and they recognise PADI and BASC qualifications.
As you can see, there is a huge amount to do in this area. If you have any questions, then please don't hesitate to contact us.
