Keeping fit in Saint Tropez

The trails of the Sentier du Littoral are perfect for stretching your legs. This is a stunning coastal walk that you’d be mad to miss, so forget the treadmill and get out to walk along the wild edges and soft sandy beaches of the Gulf of Saint Tropez. It’s seven miles from Saint Tropez to the famous Pampellonne Beach and it can be a bit rocky at times so don’t forget plenty of water, sunscreen and good walking shoes.

Kiteboarding lessons at Pampellonne Beach, the perfect workout for your core. The prevalent south-westerly wind makes this 4km beach ideal for kitesurfing, and there are several operators offering lessons.

The nearby beach resort town of Sainte Maxime has two tennis courts open for public use. The Tennis Club de la Croisette is open year-round, with 4 Greenset courts and two synthetic clay courts, while the Le Tennis Club de la Madrague is only open in July and August, with four courts offering stunning views over the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. There are other tennis courts closer to the town of St Tropez as well as the options for tennis coaching from some ex-professional players and tennis experts. No better place to ace that serve!

Leave the golf cart behind and walk around the splendid grounds of Gassin Golf Club, enjoying the spectacular view and getting some exercise. This world-class golf course was designed by Thierry Sprecher, a highly-qualified golf course architect and Gery Watine, former French number one. All of this is only 5 minutes away from Pampelonne beach.

Cycling (on road) - there’s a cycle path along the coast towards Cannes and beyond that we’ve written about in detail in our Cycling Guide, but there’s also a great 95km road biking loop starting at Cogolin and ending in Saint Tropez, taking in 11th century castles, villages, vineyards and beaches.

Mountain-biking - the hills and coast around St Tropez abound in mountain-biking opportunities. You might want to explore the multitude of tracks in the wild Maures, ride the 218kms of tracks in the Drailles et Bancaus du Verdon mountain bike area, or ride the five special trails around the Hyeres and even across the water on the Isle de Porquerolle.

The Moulin Blanc Sports Centre is your one-stop fitness centre in Saint Tropez. The centre includes a gym, sports hall, swimming pool, two tennis courts, a running track, basketballs court and two sports fields. The complex is open to the public, including the covered pool which hosts lots of classes including triathlon training, aquaform, baby swimming lessons and even diving and snorkelling.

NR GYM offers gym, step classes, yoga, stretching, and aqua gym, with personal trainers available. Le Fit Studio, this upmarket gym is partnered with Le Loft spa, offering fitness and pampering including a pool, gym, pilates, and spa services.

Pure Nature Yoga: If you want to find an English speaking fitness class on the Riviera you’ll almost always find what you’re looking for with a yoga teacher. In Saint Tropez, Emanuelle Jeanne offers outdoor yoga in the beautiful gardens and greenhouse at Le Jardin de la Piboule. Classes are offered in English and French at all levels and across the different styles of Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow Yoga and Kundalini Yoga, Prenatal Yoga & Yoga for kids.

This is only scratching the surface of the fitness options available in Saint-Tropez. If you’re looking to keep cool in the water then check out these watersports activities here. There are so many wonderful places and ways to get fit in Saint Tropez.