Outdoor activities in Saint-Raphaël

Sports & Outdoor Activities

Saint-Raphaël offers a diverse range of athletic pursuits set against the red volcanic rock of the Estérel massif and the Mediterranean Sea. The area is home to the historic Golf de Valescure, established in 1895, alongside modern courses designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Coastal climbing sectors like Cap du Dramon provide technical routes over the water, while the Estérel interior features the distinctive red porphyry of the Site du Perthus. Aquatic facilities include established sailing clubs and diving centers specializing in the volcanic underwater topography of the Côte d'Azur.

Sports & Outdoor Activities — Map

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Golf de Valescure

Established in 1895, this is the oldest golf course in the Var department. Designed by Lord Ashcombe, the 18-hole course is characterized by narrow fairways lined with umbrella pines and cork oaks.

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Golf Ésterel Latitude

An 18-hole championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1989. The layout winds through a Mediterranean pine forest and features technical challenges typical of the designer's style.

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Golf Roches d'Azur

A 9-hole academy course located within the Valescure area, featuring a driving range and practice facilities for training and short games.

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Secteur escalade Cap du Dramon

Coastal climbing area on the red volcanic rock of the Estérel. Features multiple sectors with routes ranging from beginner to expert, many offering direct views over the Mediterranean and the Île d'Or.

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Échine de dragon

A prominent climbing ridge in the Estérel massif known for its jagged red porphyry formations. It offers several multi-pitch routes with panoramic views of the coastline.

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Club Nautique de Saint-Raphaël

Located in Port Santa Lucia, this center offers sailing lessons, equipment rentals, and competition training for dinghies, catamarans, and windsurfing.

G

Saint-Raphaël Country Club (Baudino Clubhouse)

A tennis facility featuring multiple clay and hard courts. The clubhouse serves as a central hub for local tournaments and private coaching sessions.

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Club Sous l'Eau

Diving center based in Port Santa Lucia. It provides guided excursions to the volcanic underwater sites of the Estérel, including shipwrecks and natural arches.

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Club de plongee d'Agay

Situated on the Agay bay, this diving school offers PADI and FFESSM certifications with boat trips to the nearby Dramon and Estérel dive sites.

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Rocher Théole

A climbing site within the Estérel massif featuring south-facing volcanic rock routes.

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Pilier du feu sacré

A specific climbing pillar in the Estérel known for its technical vertical routes on red rhyolite.

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Site du Perthus

A major climbing destination in the Estérel mountains. It features over 80 routes on high-quality red rock, ranging from 4c to 8a, with a maximum height of 40 meters.

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