La Franqui is a well known beach, located in Leucate, France. It is an ideal spot for the experience of a thrilling activity, like kitesurfing. That’s why the spot hosts the Mondial du Vent. So, when visiting the spot it is possible to come across many kitesurfing trainers.
Just go on and share your passion with everyone located there. From the spot you park your car, you need to walk for about 30 mins to reach the beach. In order not to get lost or confused, it is advisable to ask for directions before you visit the spot. But once you get there you have a lot to do thanks to the finest kitesurfing conditions that you will find. The water in La Franqui is clean and the bottom is sandy.
The spot’s famous venturi wind has its main direction from the east and its best direction from the west. It also blows with a speed of about 25 kn / 46.3 kph. The wind’s type is onshore but the phenomenon of a blowy wind, which is created by the natural venturi of mountains is very common. This wind is offshore and sometimes might make you move to La Palme lagoon.
Although, the spot offers this turbulent wind and small waves, it is one of the most favorable spots for the practice of kitesurfing. The most appropriate period to visit La Franqui is from September to July.
So, why don’t become one of those who enjoy kitesurfing in a really kitesurfing paradise!!!
An original formula to spend a good moment between friends, a two hour trek in quad on our mountains, we shall run on beautiful technical and playful runways. We shall join our “camp” for the sunset.
Stop the engines!!! A break on our most beautiful point of view opposite the bay of St Jean de Luz and the Rhune Mountain, we shall look at the sunset on the ocean by savoring home-made tapas and local drinks.
Way down to the basis at nightfall, the head full of beautiful landscapes!
A strong moment and a beautiful memory…
Rise in altitude, technical areas, 35 km, single seater or tandem, minimum 4 people, accessible to all, 3 hours of activities.
Summer/Autumn 2017-2018
Europe
River Rafting, Wind Tunnel Flying & Outdoor activities in Aude, France.
July 2017-2018, September 2017-2018. 3 Days – air travel not included.
For kids in search of sensations from 6 years … Discovery of the quad and its use, the techniques of bases, bend, slope under forms of playful exercises made by an instructor patented of state.
Take your handlebars!!! 4 sessions of rolling:
Two hours long.
1 quad for 2 children, maximum age: 11 years
Our opening hours:
Summer season: From 10 am to 12 am (meeting at 9:30 am)
Off season: In the morning and afternoon on reservation.
For the activity please provide: sneakers, pants, long sleeves T-shirt, water, extra clothes.
Come to celebrate your birthday on our basis with your friends, our purpose is to please you with adapted quad bikes, playful exercises, a coherent progress. Everything is made to give pleasure to your future champions!!!!
Take your handlebars!!! 4 sessions of rolling :
A birthday party organized by our team with a birthday cake, drinks, candies and a little gift for your child.
Two hours long
4 children minimum
From 6 to 11 years old.
In the morning and afternoon on reservation.
For the activity please provide: sneakers, pants, long sleeves T-shirt, water, extra clothes.
Driving our automatic quad bikes, you will leave alone or in a two-seaters quad, with a qualified monitor, his aim: to disorient you, make you roll in safety, and explain you a lot of things about our beautiful country.
On the tracks of the smugglers, a gourmand stopover will wait for you in a typical public house of the Spanish side. The Raid adventure is also a moment of sharing around a good table!!!
An ideal hike for your groups, between friends or in couple to live a day full in nature and sensations.
Uneven areas, technical zones, approximately 90 km, 5 hours and a half of quad, single or two-seaters, approachable to all.
During the hike our instructors will help you have a beautiful progress and make you run on magnificent paths between mountain and ocean, many meadows of the Rhune Mountain where you can estimate the Basque nature with views on the Pyrenean foothills, St Jean de Luz’s bay and all the Basque coast.
The first part of hike takes place on St Pée’s heights between savage landscapes and green forest of eucalyptus and oaks and you will evolve on easy tracks where you will quickly assimilate the piloting of quads.
We shall come down again in the valley and our target will be the crests overhanging the villages of Sare and Ascain, “here the landscapes are rather lunar, wild horses and vultures took up residence there “; 360 degrees views on the coast and lands are waiting for you!!!
Concerning sensation, our mountains allow you to have fun driving the quads, rises, descents, paths of crests, under wood and many other surprises wait for you …
The ride quad, one moment of sharing and feelings!!!
Gone up at high altitude, technical passages for those who wish it, approximately 35 km, guaranteed, single or two-seater, accessible sensations to all.
Our hike 3 hours revisited, with in extra a break at the heart of the village of Espelette, the discovery of the hot Pepper culture, a tasting of local products will wait for you to the Lorretik shop.
Hardly made uneven, technical passages, approximately 45 km, single or two-seaters, 3 persons minimum.
A small hike (one hour) for those who want to test the quad bike and discover St Pée’s surroundings with the panoramic points of view on the coast and the Basque nature and its valleys. Our runways adapted to the practice will allow you to live a moment strong in sensation!!!
Weak ones made uneven, small technical zones secured for those who want it, approximately 15 km, single or two-seater, accessible to all.
In the same spirit as the 2 hour ride, our Escape Raid will bring you on the runways of crests overhanging the beautiful village of Ainhoa, in the heart of a mountain massif rich in landscapes, surrounded with animals and evolving on technical passages.
Trial zones will allow you to surpass yourselves and to test the capacities of the quad.
Uneven areas, non-mandatory trial areas, approximately 45 km, strong sensations, single or two-seaters, approachable to all.
Paintball in the Basque country is a Suspense activity for your holidays or weekend with friends or family.
Paintball is a tactical and fun sport, full of suspense between two teams on the same field with different games (Flags, Defending Mr. President, Attack – defense).
The parties are never the same, we create scenarios and themes that appeal to the team strategy, and the overtaking of oneself and especially many laughs and thrills with friends.
The game includes all equipment, launchers, paint ball, compressed air, and protective masks. Just come dressed with loose clothing and sneakers.
We look forward to seeing you in Lake Saint Pee, you will find yourself facing the Basque mountains, starting from the Rhune until Mondarrain, a natural setting where two paintball fields will be waiting.
Ideal for bachelor parties, girl groups, friends, sports clubs (Minimum group of 6)
Do not hesitate, join us at St Pee!!!
Conditions:
Minimum age 14 years (mandatory parental consent under 16)
Rate:
25€ for 200 balls
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