Sport activities

Camping

Brénazet
03390 – Vernusse

Département: Allier

Sports and fun

Hiking

From Brenazet, you can do some nice walks, and hiking maps are available. For other hikes, it is necessary to go by car a few kilometres to where the hike will start.

Treasure hunt

A nature experience for the whole family. A sports activity with emphasis on the 5 senses. The little fun tasks are a challenge for the children and suddenly they are happy to walk with you! The departure is from Brenazet and the map can be found at the campsite. There is a short version and a long version and participation is free.

Pony activity

We’ll groom the ponies together and the children will learn how to guide them. they will go for some rides and help each other riding.  The children below 4 can also have a small tour. Mariken is  trained in equi therapy and she will guide this activity with respect for children and animals.

The pony’s:
Nynke (Welsh, 2023, 1m25)
Sonja (Welsh, 2013, 1m30)
Hindi (Welsh 2017, 1m35)

Gatsby (Welsh stallion , 2016)
Oumany (Welsh foal, 2024)

Children from the age of 11, who have the experience of riding, can help Mariken with the ponies. The responsibility remains with the parents. Walking with ponies, cuddling and grooming is possible almost every day!

Mindfull Forest ride with pony's

First we groom the ponies, then saddle them.  Mariken will explain some about the pony’s and how to relate to them respectfully. Chidren may walk first whith the pony of thier choise. A guided ride in silence in the woods for about 1/2 an hour, starting from Brenazet. One parent per child is requested.

 

The price is 15€ per child.

 

 

Haflingers in Vernusse

They provide interesting lessons about communication with horses. All horses are trained in the natural horseman ship way. Call: +33470076975

Nature expérience canoe expedition

This is a must to do when you come to Brenazet it is a super fun day on the river Allier with with Canadian canoes, including lifejackets and Ron’s instructions. Minimum number of people – 4. Early booking is recommended. In high demand there are also outings on Tuesdays. A full picnic is provided.

Hatha Yoga and yoga for children

Yoga for all levels three times a week at Brenazet. Yoga for children once a week. More info on the Yoga page of this site.

Tree climbing

Accro-Sioule offers a beautiful park with a treetop course. Challenge, excitement and pleasure guaranteed!

Massage

Massage

Massage therapist Arno van Haren comes to Brénazet on Monday morning, you can make your reservation for a relaxing massage yourself or inform without obligation:
Arno van Haren
Phone / SMS: +33 781 48 78 46

Whats app: +31 624530279

Prices:

1 hour: € 65
1h30:    € 95

ATV

Bicycles can be rented at  « un velo à la campagne » in Louroux de Bouble, large choise of mountainbikes and e-bikes.

Tips: By bike, go to the lake of Lapeyrouse (12 km), with a terrace for a snack.  We have more ideas for cycling around Brenazet.

Sauna

Enjoy our sauna during your stay in Brenazet! Please make a reservation a few hours before so we can prepare the sauna for you. 5 €pp . The sauna is for 2 or 3 people. Children for free.

What our guests say…

A truly magical moment at Mariken and Ron’s. In this haven of peace, everything has a soul: the buildings, especially the cabin, the trees, the smiles, the pizzas. The hardest part is realizing you already have to leave, to depart this little paradise… with one thought in mind: finding an excuse to come back! A huge thank you to Mariken and her whole family!

 

 

Jean Philippe

Superb location in the middle of nature. Very warm welcome. Unique and exotic. A must-do!

Alain

An enchanting place for those who appreciate landscapes, places, and buildings tastefully furnished by very welcoming hosts. Thank you to Mariken and Ron.

Pierre

Summer in Brénazet

Sun, water fun and good food!

Canoe expedition with Ron

discover nature in a canoe on the river the allier

pizza evening

Delicious home made pizza’s from the wood-fired oven

the vegetarian dishes from Mariken

Good and healthy with an exotique touch

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