Sports and other activities:
The Route du Sel: July - Salmiech (8km of Comps) - horse, biking and hiking excursion of 1 week between the shores of the Mediterranean and Aveyron; recalls the paths used by the Templiers who went up for salt, vital product and exchange value in Rouergue. Many stopovers punctuate the 300kms. Information: 05 65 76 56 26 - The Rallye du Rouergue: Super 1600 championship of France and Championnat of France of historical vehicles of competition: July - Information: murielvermorel@wanadoo.fr - Ikalana: August 15: The trail of Lévézou on marked out trails through the plateau of the Monts et Lacs du Lévézou. Information: 05 65 46 40 75 - Regattas: Lac de Pareloup Yachting Center: mid-August - Hiking on marked out trails departing from Comps. Swimming, water activities, fishing, trekking, mountain biking at Lac de Pareloup (10 miles). Horseback riding at Salmiech (5 miles). Aérodrome and Flyingclub (13 miles). Rodez Golf Course (13 miles).
Fête, festivals and local products markets:
*Traditional fêtes: Comps La Grand Ville - 15 August - Arvieu: 1st week-end of August: Summer fête, more than 15 concerts playing in the streets, firework, folklore, dance.... - Villefranche-de-Panat: 14th July fête, various events, firework, dance...
*Local products markets: Arvieu: every wednesday morning from 6 July to 31st August and saturday 13 August - Cassagne-Bégonhès: every friday morning all year - Villefranche-de-Panat: friday and sunday morning in July and august.
Pont-de-Salars: from 6 July to 31st August.
*Festival: Festival folklorique international du Rouergue beginning of August. All around Aveyron to finish at Pont-de-Salars on the lake shore. Information: 05 65 46 80 67
Shops, restaurants and inns:
A small supermarket in the village itself is very handy for all basic groceries. The Primaube, 6 miles away, can boast of all necessary amenities and shops (supermarket, bank, pressing, hair dresser, butchery, bakery, tabacco shop, newsagent ,doctor, dentist, chemist, etc.).
We can recommend you many restaurants and inns if you want to taste the local cuisine.
Other Activities:
Flyingclub, rallye du Rouergue, la route du sel (randonnée équestre)