Sporty Holidays in the Alpilles: Must-Do Activities with Family or Friends
The Alpilles, a true gem of Provence, offer an exceptional setting for active vacations in the heart of nature. Whether you’re passionate about hiking, horseback riding, golf, or seeking thrills in a glider, this region is full of activities for all tastes. Discover how to combine sports, relaxation, and authenticity by renting a luxury villa in this enchanting landscape.
Hiking in the Alpilles: A Paradise for Nature Lovers
Explore the Alpilles, a typical Provençal limestone massif, through 10 must-do hiking trails suitable for all levels. Among the most beautiful walks, discover:
- Rocher des Deux Trous from Saint-Rémy
- Les Baux-de-Provence with its panoramic viewpoint
- The Opies, the highest peak at 498m
- The Alpilles ridge trail, offering breathtaking views
These trails lead through stunning landscapes of garrigue, olive groves, and vineyards, with spectacular panoramic views over Provence.
Golf in the heart of nature: Play on breathtaking courses
In the heart of Provence, the Alpilles region is full of small picturesque villages with authentic charm ! Among the multitude of sports or cultural activities on offer, you will find two magnificent 18-hole golf courses located in an enchanting setting amidst Mediterranean vegetation. Servane Golf in Maussane-les-Alpilles and Manville Golf located in Baux-de-Provence (first course eco-certified), the latter offers elsewhere a very good gourmet restaurant and a magnificent spa with a beautiful treatment card !
Explore the Alpilles by Mountain Bike or Off-Road Scooter
The magnificent landscape of the Alpilles will also seduce visitors keen on beautiful mountain bike rides, with its olive groves, its vineyards, its orchards, its cypress hedges, its garrigues and its pine forests. As for lovers of wild fauna, they will be particularly spoiled in the Alpilles: nearly 250 species of birds live here, including the eagle of Bonelli, the Lesser Kestrel, the Egyptian vulture and the eagle owl! Suitable for outdoor activities, the park will also delight sports enthusiasts of climbing or hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. Do not hesitate to embark on the discovery of the numerous marked trails which mark out this superb Provencal territory.
Glider Flight: Discover the Alpilles from Above
Flying, without an engine, with the only vertical movements of the air mass? Imitate the birds, dive into a grand panorama? Head to the Saint Rémy de Provence aero club for a first flight aboard the 14 gliders available!
Horseback riding in the Alpilles: A unique experience in Provence
Young and old, experienced riders or beginners, everyone will find what they are looking for at the Laudun Pony Club in Saint Rémy de Provence or at the Petit Roman in Maussane les Alpilles! Discover landscapes still pristine and intact with your companion or perfect your level with private lessons in dressage, show jumping and ethology.
Tennis in Provence: Enjoy a match with friends or family
Head to the Tennis Clubs of Saint Rémy de Provence or Eygalières for frenzied tennis games with friends or families. Are you a beginner ? Contact Philippe Chasson, wellness coach and private lessons for perfecting or learning tennis !
Rent a Luxury Villa in the Alpilles: Relaxation After the Adventure
- 14 pers.
- Tennis, Heated pool
From
4800€
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9000€
/ week
- 12 pers.
- Heated pool, Fitness
From
6200€
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10900€
/ week
- 8 pers.
- Heated pool
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3750€
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4500€
/ week
Why Choose the Alpilles for Your Active Holiday?
Les Alpilles, au cœur de la Provence, offrent un cadre naturel exceptionnel, parfait pour des vacances actives alliant nature, bien-être et aventure. Cette région séduit par la diversité de ses paysages (montagnes, oliveraies et vignobles) et par son large éventail d’activités de plein air.
Une variété d’activités pour tous
Que vous aimiez la randonnée, le VTT, le golf, l’équitation, le vol en planeur ou le tennis, les Alpilles ont quelque chose pour tous les goûts et tous les niveaux. Des sentiers balisés, des golfs respectueux de l’environnement et des centres équestres de haut niveau sont le moyen idéal de s’immerger dans la beauté de la Provence.
Authenticité & Détente
Après une journée active, détendez-vous sur les marchés locaux, dégustez une cuisine provençale traditionnelle dans de charmants restaurants ou détendez-vous dans une villa de luxe avec piscine privée.
Les Alpilles sont la destination idéale pour des vacances qui allient sport, détente et authenticité, que vous voyagiez en famille ou entre amis.
