By Marie, September 02, 2022
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And if you spend nature and rejuvenating holidays in Auvergne?
It must be said that the region lends itself to it, the Haute-Loire in particular, with its hilly landscapes, its forests, its charming villages and its outdoor activities.
Sports and nature activities for the whole family
A land of large massifs, expanses of water and almost magical undergrowth, the Haute-Loire is an ideal destination for spending green holidays with family or friends. In the four corners of the department, sports activities are numerous:
- white water sports : rafting, canoeing, canyoning, hydrospeed…
- sport fishing
- bathing
- scooters, bikes, mountain bikes, dirtscoot or cyclostanding
- hike, on horseback, mountain bike or bicycle
- winter sports : cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, snowkiting…
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Personalized glass domes in Lapte, bubbles of grass, wood or stones open to the surrounding nature in Queyrières. Campsites under the stars, on the banks of the river or nestled in the gorges of the Loire or the Allier. Gypsy caravans, yurts or log cabins, on the heights of the department, or even beautiful stone buildings lost in the countryside... What will you choose for your holidays?
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Our ideas for enjoying the Haute-Loire and its wide open spaces?
The Haute-Loire, it can be sporting stays on board mountain bikes and e-bikes, or on foot for those who prefer hiking, it is also auspicious wellness weekends relaxation and rejuvenation, or family adventures in white water on sunny days. In Haute-Loire, you can also go on the roads, on wild road-trips in the Gorges of the Loire or the Allier, make gourmet getaways to discover local flavors or even organize weekends and snow stays when winter comes… In Haute-Loire, all trips are possible! It's up to you to create your own.
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