Topp 10 utendørsaktiviteter å prøve i Normandie

Som en av de mest besøkte regionene i Frankrike, er Normandie kjent for sine vakre og lange strender, for sitt skogkledde landskap (kalt bocage Normand på fransk), men også for sine rike historie. Det er bare en 2-timers kjøretur fra Paris, noe som gjør det til det perfekte feriestedet for parisere. Selv om Normandie ikke er den første utendørsdestinasjonen i Frankrike, vil du finne mange unike og morsomme aktiviteter der.

Fra å beundre den berømte Mont Saint-Michel og det imponerende tidevannet mens du seiler på land, til å gå paragliding over den historiske Omaha-stranden – du kan finne aktiviteter for alle i Normandie.

Så hvis du ønsker å piffe opp oppholdet ditt i Normandie, her er listen vår over de 10 beste utendørsaktivitetene du kan prøve i Normandie.

#1 :Landseiling på Mont-Saint-Michel-bukten

Mont Saint-Michel er stedet å besøke mens du er i Normandie. Bygget på en steinete øy og omgitt av en enorm bukt, består dette stedet hovedsakelig av klosteret Mont Saint-Michel og dets avhengigheter. Det er bare 30 faste innbyggere!

Mont Saint-Michel er også der du kan se de største tidevannet i hele Europa. Du vil se en 15-meters tidevannsrekkevidde, som er forskjellen mellom høyvann og lavvann. På grunn av dette fenomenet, to ganger om dagen, blir Mont Saint-Michel en øy med vann rundt seg. Her finner du alt du trenger å vite om Mont Saint-Michel og også de beste tidene for å observere tidevannsfenomenet. Vær forsiktig når du vandrer i bukten med lavvann!

I tillegg til å ha en vakker utsikt over øya Mont Saint-Michel og Cancale (en liten landsby kjent for sine østers), tilbyr Bay deg en ideell lekeplass for mange utendørsaktiviteter . Den mest populære er landseiling, også kalt sandyachting. Øvet på de lange sandstrendene, vil du kjøre en 3-hjuls motor, drevet av en vinge. Å lære å kjøre et seil på land er en enkel oppgave, selv uten forutgående erfaring. På en merket sti vil du kunne oppdage strendene i Normandie med en hastighet på opptil 50 km/t.

Under hele aktiviteten vil guiden din lære deg alt du trenger å vite om landseil og svare på eventuelle tilleggsspørsmål. For €20 per person er Sand-yachting i Mont Saint-Michel flott å prøve med familie eller venner! Barn fra 12 år og oppover kan kjøre sitt eget landseil, men de yngre må være i følge med en voksen.

#2:Strikkhopping fra Souleuvre-viadukten

La oss ta turen til Normandies landsbygd, i Calvados, for den andre på listen vår over utendørsaktiviteter i Normandie. Souleuvre-viadukten er en nedlagt jernbane som ligger 60 meter over Souleuvre-elven. Det er det perfekte stedet å prøve strikkhopp i Normandie-regionen. Siden 1990 har en hengende gangbro gitt tilgang til en strikkhoppplattform plassert på en av broens pilarer.

3, 2, 1… Hvert år kommer 8 000 mennesker fra hele verden for å prøve denne unike opplevelsen. Når du hopper, festes du fra anklene, men også fra midjen – for maksimal sikkerhet. Med elven nedenfor kan du be om å justere lengden, slik at du kan ta på vannet med hendene eller til og med være nedsenket til midjen. Når du har hoppet, blir du plukket opp og løsnet i bunnen av dalen.

Før du bestiller strikkhopping ved Souleuvre Viaduct, sørg for at du tar en titt på forutsetningene og kontraindikasjonene. Dette hoppet fra Souleuvre Viaduct vil koste deg €99.

Hvis denne aktiviteten er litt for mye adrenalin for deg, er det andre utendørsaktiviteter du kan prøve, for eksempel den gigantiske ziplinen eller den gigantiske svingen for et pendelhopp. Absolutt, de er roligere enn strikkhopp, men fortsatt fulle av eventyr!

#3:Katamaran-seiling på Omaha Beach

Omaha-stranden er en av de 5 landingsstrendene fra juni 1944. Det er uten tvil den mest kjente. Der finner du amerikanske kirkegårder, D-Day Museum og Memorial Museum. Vi foreslår at du kombinerer disse besøkene med en utendørsaktivitet:katamaranseiling. Når du seiler med katamaran i Omaha Beach, vil du oppdage den historiske Norman-stranden fra vannet.

Med utgangspunkt i Colleville-sur-Mer vil guidene dine fortelle deg alt om teknikken og sikkerhetstriksene du må kunne. I motsetning til tradisjonelle monoskrog seilbåter, har katamaraner 2 skrog som begge er parallelle med hverandre. Disse tekniske egenskapene er faktorene som gjør at katamaranen går raskere – siden skrogene reduserer vannmotstanden og øker stabiliteten.

I løpet av 2 hele timer, og for €30 per person, vil du trosse vinden og bølgene med familie og/eller venner. Når du kommer ut av denne opplevelsen, vil du vite alt du trenger å vite om å seile en katamaran på denne mytiske landingsstranden.

#4:Paragliding på Omaha Beach

Let’s continue our list of the 10 outdoor activities in Normandy, with another one on Omaha Beach. As you’ve read before, this beach is very popular and offers incredible views of the English Channel. So why not discover these places from above? Accompanied by your guide, all you will have to do is take some energetic steps towards the cliff, then sit back on your seat and enjoy the view.

On the tandem paragliding flight from Omaha Beach, you will have a short briefing session and will be able to choose between 4 different flights based on your experience. Get ready to go on an adventure you will never forget!
Depending on the weather, you will either take off from Omaha Beach, Vierville sur Mer, Commes, or Tracy sur Mer. But all these places offer beautiful landscapes of the landing beaches.

If you feel comfortable enough, and the weather is good, your guide might just let you fly the paraglide! This whole activity will cost from €70 and up.

#5:Horseback Riding in Normandy

Now, another fun way to discover Normandy’s territory is with the help of horses. From stables located in the regional park of the Boucles de la Seine Normande, you can go on a horseback riding excursion near Rouen, Le Havre, and more. For 4 hours, you will learn the basics of horse riding and will discover the Norman paths along the Seine.

From €40, anyone can ride these horses, which makes this activity perfect to try with family or friends. During the horseback riding tours in Normandy,  you will meet your instructor at the stables, be introduced to your horse, and learn about their equipment and how to put them on. Then, you will groom them and get ready for your 90 minutes (minimum) ride in the heart of the forest – where you will learn how to walk and trot with the horses.

But for those of you who are fond of horses, you can try our different horseback riding activities in Normandy and go on rides for up to 5 days!

#6:Microlight Flight in Etretat near Deauville

The Normandy coast is known for its impressive chalk cliffs which are stunningly vertical, especially those of Etretat. The most classic way to discover this unique landscape is to go for a walk by the sea or on the paths overlooking the English Channel.

But we suggest you discover the cliffs of Etretat and the beaches of the region, from above, while on a pendulum microlight flight. But what is a microlight? Good question! A microlight is an ultralight aircraft equipped with an engine. It is in fact a motorized hang glider.

The departure to fly over the cliffs of Etretat by microlight is from the airport of Le Havre-Octeville. You can choose between four different flights:

• Discovery flight:during 12 minutes you will fly over the ocean and the coast towards Cauville or over the beach of Le Havre
• 20 minutes flight:you will fly along the famous Alabaster coast to the port of Antifer while enjoying the sun setting on the cliffs
• 25-30 minutes flight:either you can fly over the Normandy coast until the vertical of the Phare de la Poterie, or you can fly over the Pont de Normandie
• Flight to Etretat-Yport:during 45-50 minutes, you will fly first to Etretat where you will find its majestic cliffs and then discover the windmills of Fécamp.

No matter which itinerary you choose and from €99, a microlight flight is always an unforgettable experience, especially if you fly over the beautiful beaches and impressive cliffs of Normandy.

#7 :Sea Kayaking tour in Trouville

Let’s stay close to the beautiful Normandy cliffs. Another unique way to discover the beautiful Normandy coast is by kayak. From the sea, you will be able to see the cliffs from below, which makes them seem even more impressive!

Sea kayaking along the cliffs of Normandy, starting from the seaside resort of Trouville, is an activity accessible to all. The only prerequisite is that participants should know how to swim at least 25 meters without assistance. This must be confirmed by a certificate. For about two hours, you will paddle by the majestic cliffs and pass by the most beautiful beaches of Normandy. This activity is ideal for families and friends.

Children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult and children under 18 years need parental permission. This unique and fun adventure costs from €20 per person and children under 9 years old can participate for free.

#8 Via Ferrata in Clécy

Clécy is the perfect spot to try a Via Ferrata due to its environment. This is why the Via Ferrata near Clécy is one of the Top 10 Via Ferratas in France. This activity is a mix of hiking and climbing and is done on a route built on the cliffs overhanging Clécy. The Via Ferrata is equipped with cables, zip lines, ladders, and ramps to facilitate the progression throughout the course.

The Via Ferrata of Clécy is ideal to do with family and friends. Its course, 250 meters long and 70 meters high, follows the cliffs along the Orne river. Your efforts will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the region and the Orne viaduct. For your adventure on the Via Ferrata of Clécy, you can either be supervised by a qualified instructor or cross the course in an autonomous way with a small training of the safety techniques before you go.

In both cases and from €17 and up, you will have a good time during which you will face a succession of monkey bridges, footbridges, and beams along the cliff. Fun fact:during the summer you can finish the Via Ferrata with a giant zipline!

#9:Skydiving near Etretat

If a view of the famous Normandy cliffs from the air in a microlight (see activity #6) doesn’t seem spectacular enough, we have a solution. How about a view of the area from over 3000 meters, does that seem high enough? Perfect then, get ready for an unforgettable tandem skydive over the Normandy coast!

From €335, you will leave from le Havre-Octeville airport, where you will receive a video briefing and a rehearsal of the jump on the ground before boarding the plane. Then, you will take off and see a  magnificent view of the beaches of Deauville, Trouville, Honfleur, as well as the cliffs of Etretat. Once you have reached the height of 3300 meters, you can start the free fall at a speed of 200 km/h.

Your instructor takes care of everything, you just have to enjoy the adrenaline rush and the view! After 35 to 40 seconds, at about 1500 meters above ground, the instructor will deploy the parachute and for around 5 minutes, you will be able to admire the superb landscapes:from land to sea. This is also the moment to realize the adrenaline-filled experience you just had!

#10:Fat biking at Omaha Beach

Fat biking is definitely worthy of being on our list of the 10 outdoor activities in Normandy, especially since it is also located on Omaha Beach.  It is a bike made for riding on unstable roads like sand, snow, and mud. The only difference with a classic bike is that the tires are bigger – which allows you to move easier. You can ride a Fat bike no matter the weather!

From €20 per person, thanks to the Fatbike excursion on Omaha Beach, you will be able to ride on the sand of the Normandy landing beaches for an educational and fun outing. With your family or friends, you can either do a 1h30 session without guidance or a tour ride on an electric Fatbike to discover the secrets of the Second World War.

 

Living unique adventures and creating new memories is the best way to discover a region. By now you should have enough ideas for your stay in Normandy! And if none of the 10 ideas above has made you want to try them, rest assured, Normandy has plenty of other activities to offer. We invite you to consult all our activities in Normandy.

And why not discover the French capital by trying out unforgettable activities? Find more inspiration in our article on the top 12 extreme activities to do in Paris.

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