Running
The possibilities are numerous, and you can choose your course according to your level, and your desires: following the Oise river does not present any particular difficulty, and allows you to run without being interrupted by road crossings. You can also start a course in the Hautil massif: the difference in altitude and the 'trail' aspect of your sporting moment will take a profoundly different profile.
Cycling
On the territory as elsewhere, the use of the bicycle has experienced a very strong development in recent years. In addition to a strong development of the use of the premises, you can choose to discover the places in this way. The tourist office has thus been labeled "Accueil vélo" since 2017, and offers many services in this area: ideas for bike tours, and also a list of repairers, vendors and renters. Along the Oise River, around the leisure island, in wooded and natural areas and crossing splendid small towns, possible circuits abound - and the edition you are holding in your hands also offers you some.
Water sports activities
The leisure island of Cergy-Pontoise is certainly one of the largest water sports areas in Île-de-France. Just think! On no less than 250 hectares, in a loop of the Oise, the possibilities are immense: an artificial river allows you to indulge in the joys of rafting, a surfing wave to those of sliding, the pond of Folie will be the framework of your outings in sailing, kayaking, rowing or paddle, and you can also do water skiing! For this last activity, we will rather speak about "water ski lift" because it is along a cable of 820 meters length that you will make the full of sensations. Modules, installed on your course, also allow you to realize, according to your level, figures and jumps! For your strong sensations, the aeroscoot will make you go up to 5 meters above the waves with the only force of a powerful jet.
The leisure island, beyond water sports, also offers a multitude of activities: climbing, archery, pedal boats, tennis and even padel tennis. The youngest will not fail to rush to the huge water slide: sensations guaranteed
Ice sports
It was at the end of 2016 that this vast building with its pure forms was inaugurated, which sits on the heights of Cergy: the Aren'Ice. The name's play on words is evocative, and, as you will have understood, it is indeed a temple of ice that it is about. More than a simple ice rink, it is a complex dedicated to these sports that allows you to practice field hockey (the place hosts the French ice hockey federation) and figure skating mainly, but also welcomes the youngest within the ice school. Beyond that, the space organizes very popular fun events: animated evenings, laser game on ice, various shows.
Equestrian sports
You will have to go to the communes located at the extremities of Cergy-Pontoise to find the most extensive equestrian centers. In these centers, you will find various activities, from riding to dressage for the most advanced: the stables of the Eragny farm, the Maurecourt equestrian center or the Boisemont spruce tree, among others.
Golf
The splendid setting of the Vexin and its vast expanses are the place to play golf: the 18-hole course of the Cergy Vauréal golf course invites not only experienced players, but also amateurs and novices to practice. The facilities are of excellent quality, as well as the 9-hole course at Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône.
Fishing
Along the Oise, fishing spots are numerous, and you can see, in any season, amateurs, more or less experienced and more or less patient, devoting themselves to their passion: pikes, gudgeon, perch, carp or pike-perch are frequent in the waters of the Oise. If you wish to fish in a quiet area, we recommend the banks of the river near Jouy-le-Moutier or Neuville-sur-Oise.
Numerous quality facilities
Beyond that, the communes of the agglomeration all offer excellent sports facilities: gymnasiums, sports complexes, tennis courts and other structures are numerous. Among the proposals, we would like to highlight the Maradas - Joël Motyl sports center, which, in addition to a beautiful athletics track and a vast hall dedicated to hosting Cergy-Pontoise Basket-Ball (CPBB) matches, also has 4 squash courts. Note also that Cergy-Pontoise has no less than 8 swimming pools, some of which are Olympic size, and even a Nordic pool! Don't hesitate to ask about opening hours beforehand.
A word about the Axe majeur, which is a regular venue for group sports sessions: the difference in altitude and the accessibility of the premises make it one of the top spots in this area. Try (preferably with short strides) the round trip from the Belvedere tower of the Axe majeur to the end of the Axe, where it crosses the Oise: it's excellent for the cardio!
Sports clubs
It is difficult to list them exhaustively, as the offer is so vast. But if you wish to attend sports meetings, and why not register, here are some clubs that count in the local sports landscape: in addition to Cergy-Pontoise Basket Ball (CPBB, mentioned above), the HCPP (Hockey-Club de Cergy-Pontoise) and the Cergy-Pontoise Ice Sports Club, the EACPA (Entente Agglomération Cergy-Pontoise Athlétisme) and the Cergy-Pontoise Swimming Club are all possibilities. Finally, there are a number of gyms here, both associations and well-known brands, offering cross-fit, cardio and weight training.
Numerous events
Criteriums, trails or national events are frequent here. The tourist office provides you with a complete agenda and all the necessary information for registration.
