Put on your sneakers for your first challenge. Departure : Saint-Jean des Sables, arrival : village des Boucholeurs. Let’s go for 5km of light running along the sea. It pulls a little? Don’t worry, it’s a recovery! Take advantage of the health course installed after the nautical club to take a break and catch your breath. If you are tired, the marina allows you to come back quietly on your steps. 3km out and 3km back, you can be proud of yourself! You deserve a drink at Yvan’s Bistrot du Port.
Objective: to get back in shape
Challenge # 1 - Running
Challenge # 2 - Zumba
The heat is starting to rise on Rue du Marché! Meet the sparkling and smiling Valerie for a zumba class. Fitness on the beach, she knows it! No matter your age or level, everyone has fun and applies themselves to the coach’s side in a joyful and good mood. A friendly and musical atmosphere which has already many followers in Chatelaillon. And it’s free!
Practical Information
Where:
- Kids Space at the Beach, in front of the Bain des Fleurs Creperie
When:
- July 8 through August 30, Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. + Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- September 2 through 13, Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
What: Zumba Fitness
Features:It’s free
Challenge # 3 - Bicycle
Freewheel for challenge #3!
We have prepared 3 different circuits to discover Châtelaillon and its surroundings:
Get on your bike for an 8 km itinerary along the sea from Angoulins to the end of the Boucholeurs in Yves. A beautiful escape that highlights the seafront and its superb view.
Our second route allows you to discover the marshes and surrounding villages during a ride on the Vélodyssée. 23 km, 7 stages between land and sea and beautiful emotions at the end!
Looking for action? Start cycling on the 3rd Terra Aventura course and its loop circuit from Chatelaillon.
Challenge # 4 - Beach volleyball
Get together on the south beach with the Chatelaillon volleyball school for matches with friends or a team tournament.
Practical Information
Where: South of the beach, near the yacht club
Special features:
- Free practice
- Combined 4×4 tournament
- Organization of weekly multi-sport camps
Fees:
- Free practice: 1€ per day
- Multi-sport course from 60€
Contact:
- Tel. 06 62 21 28 41
- website
Challenge # 5 - Pool
You are like a fish in water? Chatelaillon has what you need!
For the little swimmers, it’s a swimming pool on the beach to synchronize the first movements gently. Remember to book your lessons in advance via the 29° Aquatic Center.
The 29° Aquatic Center also offers outdoor pools, games for children, a food-truck for snacks and even events! Are you ready for the emperors’ challenge?
Practical Information
Where:
- Kids Space at the Beach, in front of the Bain des Fleurs Creperie
When:
- July 6 through August 29, Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. + Friday 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- September 2 through 13, Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.What: Zumba Fitness
Fees:
- 18€ the session, 2€ discount per session for the purchase of a package 5 session
Features:
- On reservation
Contact:
- Tel. 05 46 44 11
- centre-aquatique.com
March of the Emperors
The aquatic challenge of Chatelaillon-Plage!
Challenge # 6 - Swimming
Fitness at the beach, nothing could be easier than swimming! Having fun in the water every day is the best way to stay in shape without even realizing it. Not bad, right? In addition, the beach of Chatelaillon is accessible in a few minutes from downtown. You have no more excuses, let’s go in the water! Don’t forget to keep yourself well hydrated with the children and to put on cream regularly.
Challenge # 7 - Stand Up Paddle / Catamaran / Kite Surf / Towed Buoy
If fitness happens on the beach, it also happens on the water in Chatelaillon! Stand up paddle, catamaran, kite surfing or ink towed buoy, hang on, it’s going to stir! We fall, we hang on and we get up again, under the complicit laughter of our friends and with a good hand from your instructor. Back in shape guaranteed!
Find all these activities and many others at the Nautical Center of Chatelaillon, south of the beach.
Practical Information
Where:
- Port de Plaisance
When:
- Club beach point open daily in summer
- 2 hours before and 2 hours after high tide
Contact:
Features:
- Rent your racks before 1pm and get 30 minutes free!
# 8 - Paillotte !
All sportsmen know it, there is no fitness without recovery! Your last challenge: to get as little tired as possible in the shade of a straw hut on the beach. Don’t forget to hydrate with a cool homemade cocktail.
The list of geotagged activities
Meet up with friends at SPA Nuxe de Châtelaillon for a well-deserved moment of relaxation!