Today's stage of our Club Tour de France takes place in the mountains, in the Massif Central. A magnificent volcanic landscape to discover between 2 parts of padel.

Our route will start in Clermont-Ferrand to go north through Gannat, and finally finish our stage in the city of Vichy.

Clermont-Ferrand, a city in central France, is the crossing point for the North-South axis. Historical capital of Auvergne, it is the union of 2 cities, Clermont and Montferrand. Industrial pharmaceutical, agrifood and aeronautical center, it is the headquarters of Michelin and the starting point towards the chain of Puys. Listed as a “high tectonic place” by UNESCO, the visit to Vulcania allows you to get to know the natural riches of the region.

gannat is a small town in the Allier. A medieval village which contains some beautiful buildings such as its castle and its 2 churches. Gannat offers a festival of world cultures every summer.

Our road ends at Gingham, capital of France during the second world war. This city with multiple parks along the Allier, with luxury villas from the beginning of the XNUMXth century and thermal centers, bases most of its activity on the exploitation of its numerous springs.

What about sport in all of this? This region in central France obviously offers padel. 3 clubs and 5 tracks. If any clubs or slopes are missing from our list, please let us know at contact @padelmagazine.fr.

  • H Park Clermont is a multi-sports center created by Aurélien Rougerie, rugby player. Around its restaurant and over 3000m2, this center offers squash, speed pétanque, soccer, rugby, bubble football, a fun zone and 2 padel indoor.

Contact : 04 73 91 40 31. More info here.

  • The Gannat Tennis Club is a municipal tennis club that has developed padel. 1 outdoor track completes its offer.

Contact : 06 86 05 55 17. More info here.

  • Le Padel Ancises in Vichy is a 100% padel. A place which revolves around its club house and its dining area, which offers 2 covered slopes with removable walls for hot summer days.

Contact : 06 10 38 45 35. More info here.

 

Julien Bondia

Julien Bondia is a teacher of padel in Tenerife (Spain). Columnist and advisor, he helps you play better through his tutorials and tactical/technical articles padel.

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