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6 great reasons to try out Tèrra Aventura with the family

Not always easy to find fun things for our sweet little kids to do. On Wednesdays when they're off school, at weekends, during the holidays… you have to be doubly ingenious to find activities that please all the family.

For parents who need new sources of inspiration, here's an idea for an outing which will delight young and old alike: Tèrra Aventura, THE life size game where children head off for a walk without even realizing they're doing it and invite you to discover the hidden gems of the region with them!
What exactly is Tèrra Aventura?

It's a treasure hunt which takes place outdoors assisted by a mobile app.

A chance to make your children aware of nature, an invitation to discover local heritage, to spark their curiosity through riddles & clues and to give them a taste for walking and sharing!

So, head off on an adventure through a gigantic playground covering 12 Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments and 400 trails to explore.

Here are 6 great reasons to try out the experience of Tèrra Aventura with the family.

1. To get a breath of fresh air

Get your trainers on, grab hold of your smartphone and let's go for a stroll of between 1 and 12 km.
Riddles to solve, clues to uncover, treasures to discover... Step after step, these trails imagined for the great outdoors invite you to discover your destination and get a great breath of fresh air. By the sea, in the mountains, in the countryside, in the city… there's everything you need to delight your tribe.

6 great reasons to try out Tèrra Aventura with the family
1. To get a breath of fresh air

Get your trainers on, grab hold of your smartphone and let's go for a stroll of between 1 and 12 km.
Riddles to solve, clues to uncover, treasures to discover... Step after step, these trails imagined for the great outdoors invite you to discover your destination and get a great breath of fresh air. By the sea, in the mountains, in the countryside, in the city… there's everything you need to delight your tribe.

2. To discover hidden secrets

Tèrra Aventura and its 400 trails to find are a never-ending source of new places to explore.

Whether you come from the area or are on holidays in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, you'll discover a host of hidden treasures, incredible observation points and breathtaking landscapes.

3. To enjoy moments together

Your children will be so delighted to use your smartphone and to guide you through the riddles and clues that all you'll need to do is go with the flow! The whole family gets caught up in the excitement of the game looking for riddles that will lead them to their final destination hand-in-hand with the virtual Poï'z, little avatar-style characters which kids will adore.

6 great reasons to try out Tèrra Aventura with the family
3. To enjoy moments together

Your children will be so delighted to use your smartphone and to guide you through the riddles and clues that all you'll need to do is go with the flow! The whole family gets caught up in the excitement of the game looking for riddles that will lead them to their final destination hand-in-hand with the virtual Poï'z, little avatar-style characters which kids will adore.

4. To enter the fascinating world of Poï'z

Poï’z, Tèrra Aventura's iconic little characters, considered as the guardians of New Aquitaine's heritage "gems". There are 35 of them and each have their own special personality.

They sign their names with the tip of their foot (that's right, they've only one foot), making a "Z" which means Zarthus, Zéroïk, Zabeth, Zépapeur, to name but a few.

Shy but talkative, they only appear to the curious-minded and lovers of nature, traditions, know-how, architectural heritage... who make the effort to seek them out.

What do you risk? Well, once you've "adopted" one or two, you want to catch them all! Children will be over the moon to discover them.

5. To have tales to tell

As your little darlings move from trail to trail, they'll be really excited to be explorers but also to learn new anecdotes about the places they visit, history of the region, local know-how, tales and legends, etc. As for the parents, it's one of the best ways to improve your general culture knowledge!

6 great reasons to try out Tèrra Aventura with the family
5. To have tales to tell

As your little darlings move from trail to trail, they'll be really excited to be explorers but also to learn new anecdotes about the places they visit, history of the region, local know-how, tales and legends, etc. As for the parents, it's one of the best ways to improve your general culture knowledge!

6. It's free and open all year round

A game that's 100% free and playable all year round, you just need to download the app to your smartphone via Google Play or App Store.

Did you know? You can also do some trails by bike and even on snowshoes in winter... Poï'z are here, there and everywhere!

6 great reasons to try out Tèrra Aventura with the family
Our tips and tricks to ensure your geocaching is a great success
  • Choose a trail that suits everyone in the family

  • Wear trainers or sturdy walking shoes

  • Check the weather before and bring hats, caps, bonnets, sunglasses, ponchos, etc. with you

  • Make sure your phone's fully charged before you leave home and take an extra battery with you

  • Don't forget to take water and snacks

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