Being active
See examples from our region here
The area is ideal for all kinds of (sports) activities in nature.
Below is a selection of the many possibilities. Provided with links to various sites. A list that you can easily expand yourself using the available internet connection.
Hiking (immediate vicinity)
Many walking routes are possible from the village. Some of them are indicated on a sign in the center of the village. In addition, there are many sites that offer routes.
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45 routes in the Allier routes 9,10 and 26 are nearby.
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find hiking trails throughout France (by region or place name)
Cycling / Mountain biking (immediate vicinity)
For the not completely untrained cyclist there are beautiful trips. There are many signposted routes for cyclists and mountain bikers.
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Many tours in the area. (use the "search field" at the top left to find - per place - tours in the area) (zoom in / out via mouse wheel)
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Bicycles for rent in Vichy: at the train station
Swimming (30 km)
In addition to the private pool, you can also swim in the larger rivers. For example, there is a beach on the Allier in Vichy.
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But there is also a large modern indoor swimming paradise.
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Plan d'eau near Saint-Clement (15 km) (here a video of the location).
Canoeing
Along the Allier / Sioule / Loire there are various possibilities to rent canoes and peddle downstream to explore the countryside and picnic on the river banks
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An Allier whitewater course in Vichy.
Parachute jumping (15 km)
In Lapalisse, at the airport, you can take an adventurous sky dive (supported or not).
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Aérodrome de Lapalisse - Périgny (to be combined with a visit to the Chateau of Lapalisse).
Climb mountain (10 km )
At a distance of 10 km you will find several climbing routes in the Grand Bois at Chatel Montagne.
GPS coordinates: @ 46.112516, 3.670249
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Grand-bois at Chatel Montagne.
Here is the exact location
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Climbing rock location Rocher des Darots at Chatel Montagne. (with photos of the marked climbing routes)
Here is the exact location.
Horse riding (3 km)
At a distance of 3 km there is a riding school where you can make group trail rides.
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Riding school at Arfeuilles.
Puy-de-Dôme (80 km)
The 80 volcanoes, five thousand years old, of which you can climb the highest, the Puy-de-Dôme. Or for convenience, you can now also ride up by train. From the Puy you have a truly magnificent view of the area (in clear weather up to the Alps). The educational theme park Vulcania is close by. Also great to combine with a visit to Clermont-Ferrand.
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Video from train Puy de Dôme.
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Vulcania amusement park with the theme 'L'Aventure de la Terre'.
Food, swimming, canoeing, pedal boats, climbing course and fishing (15 km)
To the south at the reservoir Plan d'Eau de Saint-Clément you can also swim, canoe, paddle boat, do a climbing course and fish.
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There is a snack restaurant with a terrace.
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Plan d'eau near Saint-Clement (here a video of the location).
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Fishing for the following species:
Golf
There are several golf courses in the area. Including the following two:
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Céron (27 km) 18 holes - 68 par.
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Sporting Club Vichy (30 km) 18 holes - 70 par.
Summer cross-country skiing and downhill skiing? (26 km)
In addition to cross-country skiing and downhill skiing in winter, La Loge des Gardes also offers sports in summer. There are summer variations of bobsleigh and many descents.
Theme amusement park (50 km)
For the whole family from young to old.
Another adventure park (at 15 km)
For the whole family from young to old.
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Cimes-adventure park a virtual visit.
Trout fishing (20 km)
For the whole family from young to old.
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Fishing for trout and guaranteed to catch something? And eat it fresh on the barbecue? Sound good or not?
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Fishing for pike Plan d'eau near Saint-Clement (15 km) (here a video of the location).
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