The Marseille region is a wonderful playground for climbers with over 200km of official climbing routes. Climbing sites close to Marseille include Sormiou, En-Vau or La Grande Candelle. BMC is a well known local climbing school.
Certified instructor Pierre Clarac runs Escalade Calanques, a climbing school for any level. Friendly, professional and great reviews. English speaking.
Cell: +33(0)6 81 19 24 42 www.escaladecalanques.com
BMC is a well known local climbing school with professional instructors.
Sea Kayaking is the ideal way to discover the Calanques and creeks of the Cote Bleue Coast. Kayak Attitude, 55 Rue St Pierre, Marseille. Sale of kayak, standup paddle boards and equipment. Also offer rentals or guided tours.
Tel: +33(0)6 12 95 20 12
www.kayak-marseille.fr
Philippe at Destination Calanques also offers kayak rentals and tours from April to Oct:
Cell: +33 (0)6 07 15 63 86
www.destination-calanques.fr
Marseille is a major center for diving, including spectacular wreck diving and cliffs with red coral and caves.
Beuchat, located 7, Port de la Pointe Rouge, on the E side of Marseille is a dive shop with a PADI certified diving school. English speaking instructors, custom or group diving for all levels. Can also recharge Nitrox.
Tel: +33 (0)(0)491 174 625
Fax: + 33 491 750 598
Corbieres Beach at l’Estanque
Located just a few minutes easy drive west from the shipyards. Beautiful and unspoiled spot with crystal clear water. Sand and pebbles.
Plage de la Pointe Rouge
Located on the east side of Marseille is one of the most popular.
Several Calanques have sheltered sandy beaches.
Marseille is often very windy, making it a world class destination for windsurfers and kitesurfers. Very close by are some mystic wave spots, like Carro or Brutal Beach. Another well known spot is Plage de Jai at Etang de Berre, a large fresh water pond located west of Marseille, close to the airport. There are also some good surfing spots. Don't hesitate to contact the fellows listed below, they are very friendly and eager to share their local knowledge! Become part of the Marseille region rider community!
Club Fitness
Large air conditioned gym, located only 10 minutes walk from the ITM yard. Full range of cardio and weight equipment, with a separate room for the ladies. Fitness classes including aqua gym, body pump, body combat, spinning etc… Jacuzzi, pool, Turkish bath, sauna and small beauty parlor. Closed on Sun.
Tel: + 33(0)491 085 126
Bikram Yoga
25 Rue des Trois Rois
13006 Marseille
Popular yoga classes in a studio heated to 40° C, run by ex yachtie Corinne. Daily classes in the morning and the evening, in French & English, any level. Raving reviews.
Cell: +33(0)6 77 07 34 07
www.bikramyogamarseille.com
Larvotto beaches: Set of private and public beaches located towards Cap Martin. Watersport activities can be found such as jetski, windsurf or parachute as well as bars and restaurants with long chairs and parasol for hire.
It is also possible to swim outside the jetty protecting the entrance of the Port Hercule, jumping into deep water from the concrete steps (equipped with ladders) facing the open sea. A nice thing to do after a busy day at the Monaco Yacht Show!
Monte Carlo Country Club
This emblematic Country Club, hosting every year a world famous tennis tournament has 23 tennis courts including 21 in clay, open to the public. No advance and/or telephone booking is accepted; just show up at least one hour before in peak season. Private lessons available.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 41 30 15
The region between Cap de Nice and Menton has over 30 diving sites. Nice Diving 14 Quai de Docks, on the harbor, is a great 5 star Padi diving centre and shop, offering a choice of dives for any level. English spoken. Very good reputation. Contact Stephane.
Cell: +33(0)6 14 46 04 06/+33(0)4 93 89 42 44
[email protected]
www.nicediving.com
Flowing through the Mercantour National Park, a few km inland from Nice, La Roya river offers fantastic whitewater sports opportunities. Nice Rafting is an adventure centre specialising in all whitewater sports and activities.
Cell: +33(0)6 83 18 48 74
Fit n'Form
5 Rue Saint Jean d’Angely
06300 Nice
Large gym located close to the harbour, with full range of top equipment and fitness classes including spinning and aqua gym, jacuzzi, hammam and sauna. Open Mon to Fri from 8am- 9pm, Sat 9am-8pm.
Tel: +33(0)4 92 47 70 90
There are several surfing and kite surfing spots on Block Island, check out Diamondblue Surf Shop, 442 Dodge St, for more info. They rent and sell surfboards and paddle boards, plus great line of surfwear. Lessons available.
Tel: (401) 466 3145
www.diamondbluebi.com
Offering a unique perspective of Block Island, from the air.
Tel: (401) 864 2474
Highly reputed yoga studio, ideally located in New Harbor, close to Champlin’s Marina. Yin yoga, yoga fusion, pilates. Fantastic and attentive instructors. Drop in (single class) welcome. Private classes available. Onsite ‘living food’ café.
Tel: (401) 466 9642
[email protected]
www.elevationbi.com
Starting from Boothbay Harbor, bikers can enjoy scenic rides along winding rural roads, rocky shores with views on coastal islands or river corridors, all offering spectacular natural beauty. The ride toward Southport Island is breathtaking.
Bikes can be rented at Tidal Transit Kayak Company , 18 Granary Way, Tel: (207) 633 7140.
Boothbay YMCA
Located within walking distance from the harbor. Full-sized gym with weight and cardio rooms offering various classes and 2 indoor tennis courts. Open to the public from 5:30am- 8pm; Sat 7am- 5pm; Sun 1am-5pm.
Tel: (207) 633 2855
Easily accessible by foot or bike from Falmouth center or marinas (heading west), Beebe Woods (located on Beebe Acres Rd) is a 650 acre estate featuring trails, ponds and woods.
The trail winds up to Peterson's Farm, off Woods Hole Rd, which maintains public paths through meadows and fields, where sheep and llama roam.
Located with walking distance from MacDougalls’ marina, Falmouth Heights, on Vineyard Sound is a beautiful beach known for its warm water and stunning views on Martha’s Vineyard.
A short walking distance from Hyannis Marina is the wonderful Bay View Beach. Kalmus and Veteran beaches, located on the Lewis Bay at the end of Ocean St, are also local favorites.
Cape Cod boasts some of the steadiest and strongest winds in New England, making it a first class windsurfing and kitesurfing destination. The town of Dennis has two designated kiteboarding areas: Chapin Beach and Mayflower Beach. Located on Buzzards Bay, in Falmouth West, Chapaquoit Beach in Falmouth is considered one of the best windsurfing spots on the entire coast. Old‘s Silver Beach is one of Falmouth more popular beaches and also a great windsurfing spot. In Hyannis, Kalmus Beach is a one of the best locations for kitesurfing/windsurfing on Cape Cod.
Connecticut’s largest shoreline park offers over 2 miles of beach to enjoy swimming or strolling along the boardwalk. Easy access by dinghy from Cedar Island Marina.
The Connecticut River and Long Island Sound provide both protected and exposed outings, great to explore by kayak.
One of the leaders for 20 years in organizing Harley Davidson trips in the most scenic parts of the USA and in the world. Stops are organized in function of the mileage, climate and the difficulty of the landscape. Choice of quality accommodations booked by the organisers. Highly experienced guides take care of all the logistic. The convoy ends with a sag wagon that serves as a mechanical garage, luggage holder and pick-up-tired-bikers. Various packages with different options, including the rental of Mustangs or vans. Enjoy the ride and a fantastic adventure, they do the rest!