Experience the allure of Biarritz and the Basque Country with Funbooker's array of outdoor activities. From extreme sports like parachuting and canyoning to quad biking and supercar driving, there's something for everyone. Perfect for weekends with friends, family, or team-building, creating unforgettable memories and intense sensations.
A popular and historic seaside resort, a world-famous surfing spot, Biarritz enjoys an idyllic geographical position for sporting activities. Between sea and mountains, for young and old, with friends or family, the coastline and hinterland offer the perfect setting for adventure and thrills.
Want to admire Biarritz and the surrounding area from the air? Come and enjoy a sublime panorama from the air by experiencing an aerial activity:
Unforgettable thrills guaranteed! Open your eyes wide, forget your fear of heights and admire a panoramic view of the Atlantic coast and the Basque Country. A unique and memorable flight over the sea!
Another popular outdoor activity is bungee jumping. Supervised by an instructor, you leap into the void from the top of a bridge or viaduct. Near Bayonne, visit the idyllic Pont de Napoléon for a sensational adrenalin rush.
At a height of 90 metres, you'll be able to push back your limits as you free-fall, and enjoy a real sense of freedom with your head turned upside down!
If you're looking for thrills and spills, Biarritz and the surrounding area offer some very popular spots for water sports:surfing! Surfing is THE local sport. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, Biarritz's waves are famous the world over. Will you be able to stand up on the board and catch a wave without falling over?
Canyoning. The Pyrénées-Atlantiques is an ideal place for canyoning, considered to be one of the most beautiful in Europe! You'll be venturing into a spectacular natural setting, with mountain gorges shaped by water and erosion, where rivers flow upwards. Natural pools and water slides, rock climbing, cliff jumping, abseiling... It's an incredible experience! Visit the Gorges de Lech, the Ossau valley or the Mas Calsan canyon.
Rafting is another way of descending a river. Aboard a raft and equipped with your paddle, you'll descend rapids of varying degrees of difficulty, slaloming between rocks to reach the bottom of the river. Beware, you'll be sure to get off balance and take a dip!
And for those who prefer more leisurely water activities, you can always discover the fauna, flora and natural beauty of the region by practicing stand-up paddling on a lake (a fun sport that involves paddling while standing on a board) or canoeing on a calm, peaceful river.
In need of a breath of fresh air? Then treat yourself to a nature break with activities in the heart of the forest, an ideal way to recharge your batteries. Near Saint-Jean-de-Luz, 20 minutes south of Biarritz, climb aboard a quad bike and venture into the hinterland for a fun and original ride.
For an hour or a whole day, you'll encounter lush green countryside, magnificent landscapes and visit some of the region's unusual villages. A guaranteed change of scenery!
For thrill-seekers in the great outdoors, why not try a tree-climbing adventure just a few kilometers from Biarritz. Head for Urrugne for an adventure course that will test your agility, bravery and resistance to heights.
Tyrolean traverses, monkey bridges, liana crossings, spinning logs, Tarzan jumps - these are just some of the natural obstacles you'll have to overcome after climbing to the treetops. Thrills guaranteed!
For motor sport enthusiasts, for those who want to become a driver for a day and get behind the wheel of mythical racing cars, for those who dream of stepping into Lewis Hamilton's shoes, the driving course is a unique opportunity to experience a sporting outing on a circuit.
These mythical sports cars are just waiting for you to experience straight-line acceleration and skidding around corners. For just a few laps of the circuit, you'll be able to feel like a real professional driver at over 200 km/h! The Pau/Arnos circuit is less than 30 minutes north of the city.