9 thrilling activities around the campsite in Aydat (from 3 years old)

Gentle thrills (from 3 years old)

• Altiparc Aydat  (5 min from the campsite). Julien welcomes you to his tree-top adventure park nestled in the Lot forest at Aydat. We highly recommend it (100%). Courses for kids and adults, nets, zip lines, ropes, monkey bridges... you'll find thrills tailored to your desires! Plus: some courses are accessible from 3 years old.
  Info on Altiparc Aydat's website.

• Summer toboggan  at Super Besse and Mont Dore (25-30 min from the campsite). A family-friendly activity for all ages from 3 years old! Enjoy thrilling rides on tracks winding through trees. New: at Mont Dore, the 520m track is LEGO-themed.
  InfoSummer toboggan at Mont Dore or Summer toboggan at Super Besse .

Intermediate sensations

• Via Ferrata at Mont Dore (30 min from the campsite) in the magnificent setting of Capucin ! Climbing, ladders, cables, ramps... move along the rocky walls and enjoy the spectacle offered by this exceptional place at the heart of Sancy. Possibility to evolve independently (with the right equipment) or in a guided tour (booking essential).
  Information and booking on the Mont Dore adventures website

• Tyrolienne with turn at Mont Dore (30 min from the campsite). New sensations of descent with 360° turns, mini-free falls... in a magnificent setting ! Minimum height: 1m30 and 40 kg.
  Information and booking on the Mont Dore website .

• Downhill mountain biking in Super Besse (30 minutes from the campsite). In the summer, the Super Besse resort is transformed into an incredible playground for downhill mountain biking with 9 dedicated trails (that's 23 km!) and two mechanical lifts. You'll find jumps, banked turns, footbridges... Passes available for purchase on site or online, with the option to rent all necessary equipment on site (including essential protective gear).
  More information on the Super Besse website

Intense thrills

• Fantasticable zip line at Super Besse (30 min from the campsite). Take the big leap with this giant 1600m zip line! Fly solo or in tandem above the ski resort slopes, strong sensations guaranteed... From 12 years old and 35kg minimum, 120kg maximum.
  Information and reservations on the Super Besse website

• E-foil or Wing-foil on Lake Aydat (4 min from the campsite). You dream of surfing on a lake in the middle of the volcanoes but there are no waves? The Aydat Sailing School has the solution: E-foil, an electric surfboard that recreates the sensations of surfing! Or Wing-foil, a mix between surfing and windsurfing! You just have to try...
  Information and booking at the Aydat Lake Sailing School .

• Paragliding in the volcanoes (between 10 and 30 minutes from the campsite depending on the starting point). Whether it's for a paragliding tandem flight or for training courses, you're in the right place! The chain of puys, and the Puy de Dôme in particular, are renowned as paragliding spots with exceptional landscapes to discover from the sky. Several partners offer to fly around the campsite: Aéroparapente (-10% on flights with video thanks to the Pass'Arverne available at the campsite reception), Absolu Parapente or Freedom paragliding (many courses available to learn to fly independently).

Our recommendations

With young children (3–6 years old)
→ Altiparc treetop adventure, summer toboggan

With children / teenagers
→ Zip line, via ferrata, tandem paragliding, tree climbing.

For thrill-seekers
→ Fantasticable, wing-foil, paragliding courses, downhill mountain biking

Most of these activities can be easily booked online and our partners are used to welcoming families on vacation. They are professional structures, with guidance and equipment adapted to age and level. Don't hesitate to ask for advice at the reception!

And if it rains (a bit) during your stay? We have a selection of activities for rainy weather :-)

Photo: Summer toboggan Super Besse / Sancy Tourist Office .