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Sports
Bathing / Swimming
Étang de la Chênaie (2Ha) in Montapas (34km) fishing possible
Étang de Fleury-la-tour (65Ha) (31km) unguarded bathing , fishing possible
Étang Grénetier (4.5Ha) at La Machine (41km) Sandy and lifeguarded beach , fishing possible, even for disabled people
Étang de la Goulette (2Ha) (33km) unguarded bathing , fishing possible Near BIBRACTE museum.
Etang de Baye (74Ha) in Bazolles (37km) sailing,paddle-board (www.activital.net)
Lac de Pannecière (520Ha) in Chaumard (39km) good swimmers only, fishing
Étang du Merle (17Ha) in Crux-la-ville (45km) paddle-boats & canoês (www.aquadis-loisirs.com)
Lac des Settons (350Ha) in Les Settons (49km) catamaran , paddle-boat, lifeguarded beach, fishing and various motorized nautical activities
Étang du Goulot (10Ha) à Lormes (53km) fishing, canoê (www.etangdugoulot.com)
Trekking on foot
Discover Burgundy on foot ! 11 treks you can do within a 15km radius
Download the’Topoguides’ here
Starting from Chateau-Chinon ,Arleuf ,St-Hilaire ,Planchez ,Glux-en-glenne ,Blismes ,Corancy ,etc
28 additional treks
Cycling
Discover Morvan and the Canal du Nivernais on bike !
Nearest bikes for hire here (27km)
Morvan cyclotourism & mountainbike circuits here
Horseriding
We spotted in 2016 two credible organizations :
Le centre équestre de Chateau-Chinon (this one was tested satisfactorily by a dutch family)
And the
Domaine equestre d’Alluy
This address is perhaps ok too :
Ferme equestre Traclin
Sporadically there are some riding activities in Saint-Honoré itself, please enquire at tourist office (00 33 3 86 30 43 10)
Tennis (300m)
St Honoré les bains has 2 outside and 1 inside tennis courts which are bookable freely. Information at the town swimming-pool (300m from the campsite).
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Kayak
Kayak on the Yonne river in Mouron sur Yonne (40km)
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Kayak on the Aron river in Decize (36km)
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Golf (50Km)
Golf amateurs will be able to live their passion on 3 different courses at Golf d’Autun. Various formulas, for children or adults , are on offer daily from 9a.m .
Autun’s Website
Magny-Cours (66km) Golf du Nivernais is another option, Nevers way
Magny-Cours’ Website
Scuba diving (40Km)
6 different spots at Lac de Pannecière , bridge piers , herbaria, numerous carnivores , up to 42m depth to be explored with the MORVAN-PLONGEE association
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Karting on the famous Magny-Cours circuit(66Km)
Speed addicts will have their fill of sensations on 3 different types of karts one being adapted to children 7 and above on the legendary (once part of the formula 1 circuit) Magny-Cours race-track ..
Website
Motocross in Sainte-Radegonde (41Km)
Rafting/hot-dog (66Km)
Discover extraordinary navigation sensations at the heart of Morvan’s forests.
A crossover between rafting and canoë, HOT-DOG is an inflatable canoë for 2 , it allows even beginners to confront technical rapids on your own or in pairs.
In a magnificent setting you will discover either river : la Cure or le Chalaux, while being watched from a nearby embarcation by a fully state-licensed instructor .
Website
Adventurous tree climbing (48 & 60Km)
Arbra cadabra in Ouroux en Morvan (48km) has opened in april 2017.
Come and discover the Morvan forest seen from the top !
With 105 workshops, Les Z’Accrochés in Sauvigny les bois (60km) is the biggest of its kind in the Nièvre.
Come discover 4 courses of various difficulty according to your fitness level or 2 other courses meant for small children, Pandora’s box which will make you experience new sensations or else the Enigma lane which will put to the test your knowledge of the Morvan’s forests.
Website
Quad,Motocross,Paintball,Speleology,Climbing,Raft,Canoe,hotdog, Hydrospeed, etc… in Brassy (57Km)
The Cap Extreme team offers a considerable range of activities Quad, Rafting, Hot-Dog, Hydrospeed, Paint-Ball, tree climbing, mountain-bike, electric bike ,etc … something for each and all !
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Quad, Paintball, Mountain bike, Hydrospeed… (65Km)
The Regional Parc of the Morvan offers a large play area, for all lovers of wilderness .
The Okhéanos team proposes to discover the Morvan through these activities : Quad, Rafting, Hot-Dog, Hydrospeed, Paint-Ball, Mountain bike… accessible to all !
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