ACTIVITAL

What ACTIVITAL does

ACTIVITAL is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 1974 that operates a nature-based outdoor hospitality and recreation center on the shores of Lac des Settons in the Morvan Natural Regional Park, Bourgogne Franche-Comté. Its core offering combines (i) overnight accommodations — over-water cabins, chalets, panoramic floating rooms, tipis, tents, PMR-accessible units, and a 57-person collective dormitory; (ii) water and land activities — sailing (FFVoile-certified stages), canoeing, kayaking, paddle, e-foil, mountain biking, electric trottinette, archery, disc golf, and an Explor Games geocaching experience; (iii) catering and event venues including La Pagode restaurant (90+ seats), Le 1000 Clubs event hall, and the 30-person Salle du CAP meeting room; and (iv) all-inclusive multi-day packages. A second, seasonal base at Étang de Baye operates during July–August 2026.

Underlying technology is minimal and non-proprietary: the website is built and maintained by an independent eco-designer (Kevin Furet), hosted by Swiss provider Infomaniak, and uses Adyen for payment processing. Customer-facing digital surface includes a website chatbot ("Franck") and dedicated Google Forms quote workflows for B2B groups. There is no booking app, no proprietary platform, and no AI/ML pipeline beyond the chatbot layer.

ACTIVITAL serves four primary customer segments: individual consumers and families (B2C), school groups (B2B education — a 50-year historical anchor), constituted groups of 10+ people (B2B leisure), and corporate seminars/team-building clients (B2B enterprise). Group bookings require a 30% deposit more than 60 days out with final payment 60 days before arrival. Pricing is unit-based across all revenue streams, ranging from €6 (disc golf) to €394/person (6-day family sailing course), with all-inclusive 2-day packages clustered around €171–246/person. Revenue is generated through accommodation rentals, activity fees, restaurant/catering (including half-board and full-board), and venue rental for events, distributed through a direct website, phone/email inside sales, and on-site walk-in at Baye.

Name

ACTIVITAL

Legal name

ACTIVITAL

Website

https://activital.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ACTIVITAL is a French non-profit (loi 1901) operating a nature-based outdoor hospitality and recreation center at Lac des Settons in the Morvan park, offering unusual accommodations, water and land activities, and event venues to families, school groups, corporate seminars, and constituted groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Hospitality & Nature Tourism

NAICS

Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), Recreational Goods Rental (532284), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Recreation & Activity Services (Hiking, Boating, Climbing, Fishing—Guided/Authorized) (THAAAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure/Outdoor Base Hostels (Ski/Surf/Trek) (THAGAGAG), Remote/Alternative Accommodation Management (Cabins, Tiny Homes, Glamping) (BPAJAIAG)

Keywords

• Outdoor hospitality services
• Nature tourism activities
• Group accommodation rentals
• Water sports recreation
• Corporate retreat venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Montsauche-les-Settons

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation rentals: ACTIVITAL offers various unique accommodations including cabins over water, chalets, tipis, tents, and group rooms. Accommodations range from budget-friendly shared cabins (from €45/night) to panoramic rooms (from €120/night) and group chalets (from €137/night).
2. Activity rentals and guided sessions: The company rents out equipment (VTT bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, catamarans, e-foils, etc.) and offers guided activity sessions. Activities include sailing, kayaking, canoeing, e-foil, paddle, archery, disc golf, and electric scooter tours.
3. Restaurant and catering services: Restaurant La Pagode offers 90 seats for group meals. The company provides full-board and half-board packages for group stays, featuring locally-sourced food products.
4. Pre-packaged multi-day stays: ACTIVITAL sells all-inclusive packages combining accommodation, activities, and meals. Packages include 'Escapade multi-sensations' (from €246/person), 'Week-end actif à deux' (from €202/person), and wing-foil/e-foil packages.
5. Venue rental for events: Rental of event spaces including La Pagode restaurant, Le 1000 Clubs (90 persons), La salle du CAP (30 persons), and various-sized barnums for seminars, family reunions, and celebrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ACTIVITAL operates a nature-based outdoor hospitality center on a 3-hectare domain at Lac des Settons in the Morvan Natural Regional Park (Burgundy, France), selling unique accommodations (over-water cabins, chalets, suspended panoramic rooms, tipis, tents, collective dormitories), water and land recreational activities (sailing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle, e-foil, VTT, trottinette, disc golf, archery), restaurant and event-venue services, and pre-packaged multi-day stays. Customers book directly via the website or phone, with dedicated B2B catalogs and quote processes for school groups, leisure centers, constituted groups, and corporate seminars.

Product overview

ACTIVITAL is a nature tourism and outdoor recreation company operating at Lac des Settons in the Morvan regional park (Bourgogne Franche-Comté, France), offering a diversified portfolio of accommodation types, water and land activities, and catering services. The product portfolio consists of: 1) Accommodations including over-water cabins (Cabine, Cabine PMR), shelters (Cabanétape, Cabanétape PMR), chalets (Chalet, Chalet PMR), panoramic rooms (La Vigie), tipis (Grand Tipi, Petit Tipi), tents (Tente Cyrus), and collective dormitories (Chambre Collective); 2) Dining/event venues including La Pagode restaurant (90 seats), Le 1000 Clubs (90 persons), La Salle du CAP meeting room (30 persons), and event barnums; 3) Water activities including sailing (Funboat, Catamaran, Ludic), paddling (Canoë, Kayak, Paddle), foiling (Efoil, Wing-foil), and sailing courses (Stage 1ers Bords, Stage Moussaillon); 4) Land activities including cycling (VTT, VTTAE), trottinette tout-terrain, archery, Disc Golf, and Explor Games; 5) All-inclusive package stays (Escapade Multi-Sensations, Week-end Actif, Wing-foil et E-foil, Stage Voile en Famille, Initiation à la Voile, Weekend Actif en Morvan); 6) A second location at Baye pond (Base de Baye). The offering targets both individual tourists and groups (schools, seminars, leisure centers, families) seeking nature-based active vacations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cabine (over-water cabin) Budget over-water cabin accommodation with 2 single beds, wardrobe shelf, bistro table and chairs, and shared exterior terrace overlooking the lake. Targeted at budget travelers and short stays.
• Cabine PMR (accessible over-water cabin) Accessible over-water cabin for persons with reduced mobility, with 2 single beds, wheelchair-accessible ramp and facilities.
• Cabanétape PMR (accessible cycling-stop shelter) PMR-accessible shelter accommodation for cycling breaks with 3 sleeping spaces (1 double + 1 foldable single), electric bike charging outlets, and bike storage.
• Cabanétape (cycling/hiking shelter) Insolite overnight shelter for cycling or hiking, with sleeping area for 2, covered day area with seating and storage, and electric bike and phone charging.
• Chalet (lakeside chalet, 6 persons) 40m² chalet with terrace and panoramic lake views, 1 bunk bed room, 1 twin room, kitchenette, convertible sofa, bathroom with Italian shower, and barbecue area. 2-night minimum.
• Chalet PMR (accessible chalet) PMR-accessible 40m² chalet facing the lake with kitchenette, convertible sofa, accessible bathroom with shower and toilet, and exterior barbecue terrace.
• La Vigie (suspended panoramic room) Suspended room above the water with 15m² panoramic terrace, 160x200 bed, refrigerator, coffee machine, and fan; positioned as the premium romantic couple-stay offering.
• Grand Tipi (6-person tipi) 6-person tipi on a hilltop with lake views, with 1 double bed, 2 bunk beds, kitchenette, lounge area, and private bathroom with sink, shower and toilet (only accommodation with private sink and shower).
• Petit Tipi (4-person tipi) 4-person tipi on a hilltop with lake views, featuring 2 bunk beds, equipped kitchenette, and shared camping sanitary facilities.
• Tente Cyrus (furnished tent) Furnished 20m² tent with 2 bedrooms (1 single + 2 bunk beds, 1 with 2 singles), kitchen corner with fridge and stove, table and chairs, with shared camping sanitary facilities nearby.
• Chambre Collective (group dormitory) Collective dormitory with 57-person capacity across 22m², available by phone reservation only, designed for school groups and large groups.
• La Pagode (restaurant & event venue) Iconic restaurant above the lake with 90 seated places (including 19 on mezzanine), PMR-accessible, suitable for group meals, school trips, corporate seminars, and family gatherings.
• Le 1000 Clubs (90-person event space) 90-person capacity venue with PMR access, suitable for school activities, festive gatherings, meetings, conferences, and exhibitions; fully equipped for coffee breaks, buffets, and cocktail events.
• La Salle du CAP (30-person meeting room) 30-person meeting room with tables, chairs, WiFi, connected screen, Bluetooth speaker with microphone, coffee machine, microwave, refrigerator, and tea/coffee serviceware.
• Barnums (event tents) Event tents for daily or weekly rental in sizes 12m x 6m (80 persons), 8m x 5m (30 persons), 3m x 3m (6-8 persons), and 3m x 4.5m (10 persons), with side panels and lighting.
• Funboat (initiation sailing) Initiation sailing on a small catamaran designed for young people, from €28/boat for 1–2 persons, including life vest loan and basic sailing instruction.
• Catamaran rental Catamaran rental for 1–3 experienced sailors at €39/boat, offering sailing glide sensations with life vest loan and wardrobe service.
• Canoë 2-3 places Canoe rental for 1–3 persons (ideally 2 adults + 1 child) at €20/boat, including paddles and waterproof bags (subject to availability).
• Canoë 4 places Family-sized canoe rental for 4 persons (ideally 2 adults + 2 children) at €25/boat, including paddles and waterproof bags.
• Kayak 1 place Solo kayak experience at €10/person, offering the closest water contact for discovering Lac des Settons independently with life vest and technical briefing.
• Paddle (stand-up paddle rental) Stand-up paddle rental from €17/person for 1–10 persons, available in classic BIC plastic, inflatable RWP/Bic models (1/2/4/10 persons), and paddle-wing with wing sail for wind conditions.
• Efoil (electric hydrofoil) Electric hydrofoil surfing at €50/person for 1–3 persons, with discovery formula (20min briefing + 40min flight) and escape formula (10min briefing + 50min flight) for experienced riders. Minimum age 16, weight limit 90kg. 5-session card available for €200.
• Ludic (sailboat rental) Sailboat rental at €52/boat for 2–7 persons, combining features of laser and catamaran with single sail, requiring sailing knowledge for family/group lake discovery.
• Stage 1ers Bords (beginner sailing course) 5-day beginner sailing course from age 8 at €155.60/person for 3–20 persons, using Dart16/Topaz16 catamarans or Optimist dinghies, with 5x2h sessions, state-certified instructor, FFVoile progression booklet, and group sizes of 3–12 children.
• Stage Moussaillon 5/7 ans 3–5 day sailing introduction for ages 5–7 at €111/person for 3–6 children, discovering different boat types with maximum 6 children per group.
• VTT (mountain bike rental)

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Région Bourgogne Franche-ComtéminorOthersRegional council providing potential funding support for school 'Classes environnement' programs
• Communauté de Communes Morvan Sommets et Grands LacsminorOthersCollects tourist tax from ACTIVITAL for the Les Settons base area
• Parc Naturel Régional du MorvancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACTIVITAL operates within the Morvan Natural Regional Park, promoting nature-based tourism and environmental education aligned with park values
• Fédération Française de Voile (FFVoile)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACTIVITAL is a sailing school offering FFVoile progression programs with certified instructors. Provides progression carnet for sailing stages.
• Le Fournil du Moulin NeufminorOthersFamily bakery producing organic sourdough bread using local, biological flours. Located in Alligny-en-Morvan.
• Les Confituriers du MorvanminorOthersArtisanal jam makers in La Celle-en-Morvan using traditional copper pot cooking method for premium jams.
• La Bergerie du ConrieuxminorOthersSheep dairy farm in Saulieu with 130 Lacaune dairy sheep producing organic dairy products including tomme, yogurt, and fresh cheese.
• La chèvrerie de PalaizotminorOthersCertified organic goat farm in Moux-en-Morvan producing fresh cheese, aged cheese, yogurt, and flans from pasture-fed Alpine goats.
• L'Abbaye de la Pierre qui VireminorOthersBenedictine monastery farming cooperative, first organic farm in Burgundy (since 1969), producing dairy products and operating renewable energy systems.
• La Cave du TerninminorOthersFamily wine and spirits wholesaler in Alligny-en-Morvan specializing in Burgundy regional products, established 2018.
• PWR-FoilminorOthersE-foil manufacturer from Perpignan, designs and assembles electric foils in France for ACTIVITAL's e-foil activity sessions.
• Cycles LetellierminorOthersScott bicycle specialist retailer in Corbigny at the gates of Morvan Natural Park, provides VTT bikes and e-bikes for ACTIVITAL.
• Hole 19minorOthersDisc golf equipment expert with 15 years of experience, supplier of discs and mobile/fixed baskets for ACTIVITAL's disc golf course.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gîtes de France: France's largest network of labeled rural accommodations (gîtes, chambres d'hôtes). Comparable in alternative-lodging positioning and French nature tourism, though focused on independent property rentals rather than ACTIVITAL's multi-activity base model.
• Center Parcs: Large European operator of nature-immersed holiday parks with cabins, activities, and aqua parks. Comparable in nature-park + cabin + activities model, but at much larger scale, broader geographic reach, and a more developed digital booking experience.
• Club Med: Global all-inclusive resort operator with French mountain and nature resorts offering lodging, dining, and a wide activity catalog (including sailing schools). Comparable premium all-inclusive positioning, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint than ACTIVITAL.

Direct peers

• UCPA: France's largest non-profit outdoor sports holiday operator, running multi-activity centers with sports instruction, lodging, and group packages across France. ACTIVITAL mirrors UCPA's model (accommodation + guided activities + school/corporate groups) but at a single rural lake site.
• Camping Paradis: French camping chain offering nature-immersed family holidays with mobile homes, chalets, and on-site activities. Comparable in serving French families seeking affordable outdoor stays with activities.
• Huttopia: Operates nature-based glamping and cabin villages in France and internationally, with tipis, chalets, and unusual lodging. Highly comparable to ACTIVITAL's accommodation portfolio (tipis, chalets, cabins over water) and family/group target market.
• Belambra Clubs: Operates vacation clubs across France in nature and seaside settings, with all-inclusive packages and on-site activities. Comparable in family/group positioning, although typically at larger coastal/mountain sites rather than inland lakes.
• Naturéo: French operator of nature vacation villages with cabins, group accommodations, and outdoor activities. Comparable in nature-based family and group stays, although more focused on seasonal coastal locations.
• Azureva: Network of vacation villages in France offering nature-based family and group stays with on-site activities. Similar all-inclusive multi-activity positioning to ACTIVITAL's package stays.
• VVF Villages: French vacation village operator providing nature-immersed family and group accommodations with on-site activities. Comparable to ACTIVITAL in serving families, schools, and constituted groups with bundled lodging + activity offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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