Has been given an Olympic stamp of approval by the I.O.C. as it plays host to a number of the French National Teams ( Cycling, Mountain Biking, Track Riding, Judo, Modern Pentathlon). In February and March numerous professional cycling teams also base themselves in Amelie, for their first "Stage de Preparation" of the season as it has fantastic terrain and a climate that creates an ideal training ground. To sample some of the quality bike routes click on the route mentioned in "Typical Weeks Training". This was just one of the reasons we based "Le Sancture des Sportifs" here in Amelie.
Amelie and the surrounding area
also hosts a number of sporting events...In Amelie itself there is a duathlon; various mountain bike races; a mountain time trial and some road races. The local 20km road race in Ceret attracted an international field of over 1000 athletes. In St Jean Pla de Corts (just 15km away) there is an excellent long, national and sprint distance triathlon weekend; plus various other events. Collouire also hosts both a national & sprint distance triathlon. These are just a few of the very local quality events which can be easily incorporated into your training holiday.
For swim sessions our nearby lake at St. Jean Pla de Corts (shown left) is superb for getting some quality open water swim time in (so difficult to achieve in many parts of England). There is also a great running track all the way around the lake making it ideal for swim run sessions for any level of triathlete.
The rest of the year we use the fantastic 50 metre indoor pool in Perpignan, which can be accessed as an when to suit your groups particular needs.
And for all you Decathlon addicts one of the largest sports stores of its kind is conveniently located on the way back.
"The Sun " "What we Offer" "Added Benefits"
will also help to paint a good picture of what you can expect if you stay with us here in Amelie.
Providing good photographs of the standard
of accommodation you can expect:
As do the comments 2003 clients have written in our
"Guest Book""this schedule is provided as a guide to the type of sessions you can expect during an all inclusive weeks stay. In practice a tailor made programme is discussed and agreed for each group so we can best match your objectives".
Day 1... Arrival day
Fly into Perpignan or Girona to be met by Michelle or Richard, who will then transfer you to Amelie les Bains. Time to settle into your accommodation and a brief introduction to what you have install for the week.
Put your bikes back together (help always on hand), before going out for a little spin to make sure all your bikes are set up and working properly.
6.00pm: Walk into town for a look around Amelie and a beer before coming back for your arrival meal
Day 2...
8.00am: Breakfast followed by a 3 hour ride up to the "Col Fourtou" This will give you an introduction to the area and the quality of climbs you have install for you, without being to hard
1.00pm: Return for lunch
2.30pm: Depart to Perpignan for our first swim and your Individual Stroke Analysis
5.00pm: Return to Amelie for a beer
7.00pm: Dinner followed by your individual feedback from your stroke analysis
Day 3...
8.00am: 35 min Easy morning run (optional)
9.00am: Breakfast
11.00am: 5km hill time trial (the record is 14.47mins) averaging a 9% gradient. Followed by 40 mins easy cool down on the bike
1.00pm: Lunch
4.00pm: Run 1 hour technique analysis and pace awareness
6.00pm: Dinner
Day 4...
9.00am: Breakfast
10.00am Depart for the lake and an open water swim session
12.00pm: Picnic at the lake and time to relax
2.00pm: 1 hour run session around the tracks of the lake concentrating on improving individuals technique
4.00pm: Depart the lake, into Ceret for a walk around and a visit to the Modern Art Museum prior to an evening for a "pichet" of local wine and a pizza
9.00pm: Return to Amelie
8.00am: Breakfast
9.00am: Depart on the bike for a 130km 'Tour de Madloc' One of the most spectacular rides you will go on, stopping for lunch at Collouire before returning to Amelie for a well deserved rest
4.00pm: Visit the thermals for a thermal water massage
5.00pm: A beer in Amelie
Day 6...
8.00am: Morning run
9.00am: Breakfast
10.00am: Depart for swimming session in Perpignan concentrating on the drills from your Swim Analysis Sheet
1.00pm: Into Perpignan city centre for lunch and a walk around to buy your loved one's a present
5.00pm: Back to Amelie for a 45 min run session looking at pace awareness.
Day 7...
9.00am: Breakfast
10.00am: Depart on the Bike for the 'Tour de Vallespir' A steady ride along and up our valley, before a cracking descent (I dare you not to use your brakes) on an open well surfaced twisting road back down into Amelie (90Km)
1.00pm: Lunch
4.00pm: Pack your bikes away before walking in to town for a drink
7.00pm: Departure meal
Day 8...
8.00am: Breakfast
10.00am: Depart for Perpignan/Girona Airport with the possibility of a quick stop in 'Decathlon'