Fitness and well-being

Sports activities :

The Cantal – ideal for all types of outdoor activity.

Outings in the Auvergne: on foot, horseback or by bike… we have something for everyone.
The Cantal is absolutely ideal for outings in the Auvergne. Walkers, hikers and riders can all appreciate its rolling landscapes and bracing air, its untamed nature and unspoilt beauty. Family Sunday afternoon stroll, three day hike or ascent of the Monts du Cantal – just some of the outings in the Auvergne that you can make while staying in the Cantal department.

Activities in the Auvergne: just relax and enjoy the truly remarkable biodiversity
If you like the great outdoors you are going to love both the Cantal and the Auvergne with their wide range of countryside activities. Mountain bikers can ride along a host of country lanes, passing near streams and lakes that are perfect for trout fishing. If you fancy trying activities in the Auvergne that are a little more unusual, why not go horseback riding? It’s a great way to explore the countryside.

Leisure activities in the Cantal: you’ll be spoiled for choice
The Cantal department in the Auvergne makes every effort to offer a wide range of leisure activities to visiting tourists. Outdoor sports enthusiasts can enjoy a round of golf, Nordic walking, a vélorail trip (pedal-driven rail trolley), walking/hiking or riding. Thrill seekers have the choice of motor sports (motorbikes, quad bikes, go-karts, etc.), hang gliding, rock climbing or rafting.

Cantal Auvergne: your choice of winter sports activity in the Cantal
In winter the Cantal department in the Auvergne takes on a rather different appearance. The green slopes of its mountains are covered in snow and it’s time to go skiing. Le Lioran ski resort is ideal for winter sports enthusiasts – downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, snowmobile rides are all possible during your winter holiday in the Cantal.

Well-being :

Recharge your batteries on a relaxing holiday in the Auvergne

Unwind in the Auvergne: enjoy the beneficial effects of the Cantal’s hot water springs
Famous for its lovely scenery and the hospitality of its people, the Cantal is also a prime destination for those seeking spa treatments and well-being. Taking the waters in the Auvergne, balneotherapy, massage, yoga, fitness trails… if you are planning a relaxing holiday in the Auvergne, look no further than the Cantal – we have it all!

Taking the waters in the Cantal: the hottest spa waters in Europe
The Auvergne and the Cantal are justly famous for their spa water. If you wish to treat yourself to a course of spa treatments in the Cantal, Chaudes-Aigues will be your destination. It offers treatments based on the hottest waters in Europe! Bubbling baths, Turkish baths, massage, physiotherapy, mudbaths – these are all on offer when you decide to take the waters in the Auvergne.