During the holidays you get to do things that you sometimes do not have time for at home. Some like to enjoy by the pool, others go sunbathing, another reads a book in peace or strolls through nice tourist villages. There is also a group that likes to be actively engaged in sports activities. There are plenty of opportunities for this at the park or in the immediate vicinity.
The southern Dordogne - Lot region is a beautiful region for cycling. There are many places where there is little difference in altitude, such as in the valley of the Lot or along the vineyards. You will pass lovely villages and castles and after every turn you can enjoy a different beautiful view.
From the park you can take beautiful walks, but you can also go for a little drive first and then start your hike from there. The Nature is extremely varied and has hills, vineyards, forests, rivers, and streams. There are routes that you can walk in the area so that you can pass all the beautiful places.
A popular sport in the vicinity of the park is canoeing. On the rivers Dordogne and Lot this is done in abundance. You can even make whole day trips. From the water you can see the surroundings in a different way and after every bend another castle appears.
Going on a hot air balloon is a great experience, especially in France. A hot air balloon trip allows you to see the Dordogne Lot region from a completely different perspective. Enjoy the silence and the spectacular views. A trip in the evening is beautiful, but according to experts the morning is the best time to take a hot air balloon trip because the mist is still covering the valley and the sun is slowly rising. Such trips are offered at various places in the region.
Play golf during your holidays, play your favorite sport in France. In the vicinity of the park there are several golf courses. Are you going for: 9, 18 or 27 holes? For a real golfer, a holiday isn’t complete without golf!
In the Dordogne and the Lot there is a lot of horse riding. In many places you can rent horses and make a trip alone or with a group. Under the guidance of an experienced guide, you will arrive at the most beautiful places.
In the Dordogne and Lot there are no high mountains that can be climbed, but steep rocks and high cliffs. The rocks have steel hooks, ladders and a rope attached to the rock face.
For daredevils with adrenaline, skydiving is a must. When jumping alone the parachute is tied onto your, you can also opt for a tandem jump with an instructor. Get on the plane, overcome your fears and jump from a high altitude. You’ll float down quietly and can enjoy the view of the surrounding landscape Dordogne - Lot.
The area has several caves for you to visit. A guide will tell you all about the stalactites and stalagmites and you can sail over subterranean lakes.
With a quad bike ride in places where you normally do not go, through the forests, the vineyards, and the untouched nature. At several places in the area, you can rent a quad bike and explore the area alone or with a group.
Have you ever flown in a ULM? ULM stands for Ultra Léger Motorisé, which is a light aircraft. An Ultralight is suitable for one or two people and has a motor of max. 100hp and flies at low altitude with a low speed. It is a wonderful way to see the surroundings. You fly over hills and through valleys, past rivers and castles and over people walking through the villages.
