After a life changing move from Ireland to this beautiful part of France in 2004, Barry & Sharon Phelan with their two daughters Sarah & Katie, guarantee to make your stay one of the best you will experience.

As well as a range of sporting activities, the areas also offers medieval villages, abbeys, monasteries, shopping and great food.

Running, is Barry’s specialty. And although It may not be easy, it will be enjoyable and worthwhile. 

We can work with you to put specific training together or just come and do your own thing.

Where are we?

A l'ombre du fort is located in Villefranche-de-Conflent in the Eastern Pyrenees , one of the most beautiful and most visited medieval villages in France .
our unique location is just
- 50 minutes to the Mediterranean Beaches
- 45 minutes drive from the famous ski resort of Font Romeu and Altitude Training base used by Paula Radcliffe & many athletes.

We are located 40 minutes from Perpignan Airport by road and 1hour 40 minutes from Carcassonne and Girona Airports . Barcelona and Toulouse ane just over 2 Hours by road.

Cheap flights are available to the UK , Ireland and the rest of Europe . For further details, contact us to see what we can do for you.

We are open all year and love sharing this fantastic location with anyone who visits.

Nothing is too much trouble!