Top Loire Valley Extreme Sports

The sweeping vineyards, lush forests and fairy-tale castles of the Loire Valley are even more impressive from above and this 3-hour hot-air balloon experience is the ideal way to enjoy an aerial view. Float over the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Loire, Indre or Cher Valleys; spot landmarks like the Chateau of Chenonceau or the gardens of Villandry; then toast your safe landing with a glass of Champagne or sparkling grape juice.

You don’t have to head to the coast to enjoy Loire-Atlantique’s adrenaline-fuelled water sports. Escape the city and head out to Quilly water park on a lake north of Nantes, for this Towed Buoy Ride. Put on your wetsuit and life jacket, head into the water, and hang on tight as the inflatable buoy is pulled at high speed behind a motorboat.

Strong sensations and challenges guaranteed through various courses: Flea jumps, stirrups, rope bridges, climbing walls, zip lines, tarzan liana, jumping in the void. Our courses are totally secured with the continuous lifeline system. If you love adrenaline, surpassing yourself and enjoying an unforgettable experience to reconnect with nature, you know what you have to do!

You'll fly above one of the most magnificent castles, like the castle of Chenonceau, Amboise, or Chaumont sur Loire. You'll have the possibility of participating in hot-air balloon preparation for the flight. A small degustation of local products will be offered at the balloon landing place after the flight. You can order the photos and video of the flight on a very nice USB key.

Take to the water—and enjoy a more active time than on many other tours—on this Jet Ski experience in Quilly, close to Nantes, and suitable for beginners and more experienced participants alike. Follow a safety briefing from your dedicated instructor, hop aboard either alone or with a fellow passenger, and travel at speed along circuits designed exclusively for jet-skiing.

Explore the landscape around Nantes—and discover scenic spots you might otherwise miss—on this 1-hour all-terrain vehicle tour to La Baule, from the Espace Quilly center. After a safety briefing, follow your instructor along a route designed for adventure with plenty of slopes, climbs, and bridges along the way. Ride across a mix of wet and dry terrain, with jumpsuit, helmet, and access to shower facilities afterward all included.

Get behind the wheel near Nantes—and explore the landscape in a more active way than many other tours—on this 4WD adventure experience at Espace Quilly, suitable for beginners and more experienced drivers. Learn the basics at a safety briefing, navigate to an area reserved exclusively for 4-wheel-drive vehicles, and set off. Ride across rugged terrain and navigate challenging slopes along the way.

Plunging into the forest, you will venture on the trees in a green setting surrounded by nature! Strong sensations and challenges guaranteed through various courses: Flea jumps, calipers, rope bridges, climbing walls, zip lines, tarzan vines, quick jumps. Our courses are completely secure with the continuous lifeline system.