Snow golf (golf sur la neige)
Snow golf is a sport based on golf but played over snow instead of grass
The first snow golf trophy competition of the Pyrenees took place on Saturday 1st March 2008 in Font Romeu.
Organised by Square Partners S.A, in partnership with the golf course and town of Font Romeu, and Alti Service, this golf competition, at an altitude of 1800 metres, in temperatures well below 0°, is very much ’something completely different’. Played on a multi-leveled course covered in snow, hopefully under blue skies, this is a game for any golfer looking for a new challenge. The actual competition attracts mainly players from the south of France - Toulouse, Perpignan, Montpellier, north Catalonia.....both amateur and professional, and is open to members of the FFG (handicap 36), and to foreign players who are members of federations in their own country. There is also a ’série Pro’.
Everything possible has been done to offer the best possible welcome to both players and spectators alike, with a maximum of facilities, including a specially adapted course, luminous balls for night golf, entertainment and relaxation between swings at the hot springs of Saint-Thomas and the casino de Font-Romeu, surprise guests......
In this next Snow Golf Trophy challenge, players will play in teams of two, with a rubber tee, which will allow them to raise the ball up higher. The ball will be a fluorescent orange!
About snow golf
Snow golf is certainly a little more difficult to play than normal golf - high altitudes, low temperatures, and the wearing of heavy clothing make the swing more difficult.
Equipment
Good walking boots, light gloves and hat along with warm anoraks and general ski-type clothing are recommended. Clubs are limited to six with a light golfing bag as there is no caddy or golf buggy available and it is essential to be able to move around freely.
Registration on: www.snow-golf.fr or contact the Office de Tourisme de Font-Romeu on 04 68 30 68 30.
For more info on the competition: Thierry Gaurenne - Golf de Font-Romeu : 04 68 30 10 78 or public relations officer Laure Billard : 04 68 34 55 97.
Square Partners S.A - 4 Rue Pierre Talrich - 66000 Perpignan / Tél. 04 68 34 11 77 - Fax. 04 68 34 60 68 - We have a close relationship with many local wine makers and can organise wine tasting experiences for you, either in the comfort of the villa or you can visit the vineyard direct.
Packages can include lunch and transport should you require.
Giving you the opportunity to taste some fantastic wines and to buy direct from the vigneron !!
Further details available on request.
Fancy Fishing in France, then why not stay with us at Les Mimosa Villas, located in the Pyrenees Orientales.
Fishing (angling) in Languedoc Roussillon, South France is excellent - thanks to the variety of fish species. Hundreds of rivers, streams, lakes and etangs (salt-water lakes) are full with a wide variety of fish - from Trout to Eels.
You have to have a fishing pass to fish in Languedoc (Carte de Pêche Vacances). It's valid between June 1st and September 30th. You can also buy daily or weekly licences at tabacs (newsagents) for various spots.
Some of Languedoc's rivers and lakes are protected - and certain species can be only be fished between different times.
Languedoc Fishing Information:
Lozère:
Best rivers: Bès, Coagne, Allier, Gardons, Tarn, Truyère, Chapeauroux, Altier, Jonte, Lot
Best lakes: Saint-Andéol, Ganivet, Charpal, Naussac, Bayard-Villefort, Rachas, Roujanel
Fédération de Pêche, Tel: 04 66 65 36 11
Gard:
Best spots: The Rhone river, La Dourbie, l'Hérault, l'Arre, la Vis, le haut Vidourle, les Gardons cévenols, la basse Cèze, le moyen and bas Gardon
Fédération du Gard pour la Pêche, Te: 04 66 02 91 61
Hérault:
Best spots: Lake Salagou, le barrage des Olivettes, Lake Avène, La Raviège, l'Hérault river, Orb river (at Cessenon), L'Agoût, Le Vidourle.
Federation de l'Herault pour pa peche. Tel: 04 67 96 98 55
Aude:
Best spots: Le lac de la Cavayère, Laprade, Le Lampy, Cennes-Monestiers, Arques, Jouarres, Saint-Ferréol, Montbel, Régembert, La Ganguise
Fédération de l'Aude pour la Pêche, Tel: 04 68 25 16 03
Pyrénées-Orientales:
Best spots: Le lac du barrage de l'Agly, le lac de barrage du Lanoux
Fédération des Pyrénées Orientales pour la Pêche, Tel: 04 68 66 88 38
You'll find the following fish in Languedoc:
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Bleak |
Eel |
Barbel |
Black Bass |
Bream |
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Pike |
Crucian Carp |
Common Carp |
Chub |
Common Trout |
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Roach |
Longnose Sucker |
Arctic Charr |
Common Perch |
Sun Perch |
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Pike-Perch |
River Salmon |
Tench |
Sea Trout |
Rainbow Trout |
