The vast geography of Nouvelle-Aquitaine provides an unparalleled playground for outdoor enthusiasts.
* **Surfing & Watersports:** The Atlantic coast, particularly around Hossegor, Biarritz, and Lacanau, is considered the surfing capital of Europe. * **Hiking & Trekking:** The Pyrenees mountains offer strenuous alpine hiking, while the region is crisscrossed by several historic routes of the **Camino de Santiago** (Way of St. James). * **Skiing:** The southern border features popular Pyrenean ski resorts such as Gourette, La Pierre Saint-Martin, and Artouste. * **Cycling:** The **Vélodyssée** (EuroVelo 1) runs along the entire Atlantic coastline of the region, providing hundreds of kilometers of dedicated cycling paths through pine forests and along beaches.
