Other Sports & Gyms
University of Geneva
The University of Geneva offers some 40 different sports and activities to holders of a UNIGE student card. They also offer a further 30 sporting activities through its links to external clubs and organizations. Click on the link below for a full listing. Fall and Spring semester students will enroll to have access to all their facilities. It’s cheap and a good way to meet local students! Further information will be given during the orientation week.
You can also join the University gym at a cost of 70chf per semester. An induction is mandatory before using the facilities.
The University also offer free sporting activities. Pre-inscription required.
Erasmus Student Network
The Erasmus Student Network also organizes sports and outdoor activities.
Municipal & Private Sports Centers and Clubs
If you are unable to find what you need through Geneva University you can try contacting clubs and sports centres directly. Click on the link below for a full listing by sport. Ask a member of staff if you need help.
http://www.ville-geneve.ch/themes/sport/index-disciplines-sportives/
Ecole Club-Migros:
They have several centers, one of which is about 10-15 min walk from your residence, 5 rue du Prince. They offer fitness, yoga, dance, gymnastics, self-defense and relaxation classes.
Local fitness centers
https://www.nonstopgym.com/our-clubs/eaux-vives/
NonStop Gym: Rue de Jargonnant 2
For a gym that is open non stop try NonStop Gym. They offer monthly membership with no contract.
Evo Fitness: Avenue de la gare des eaux-vives 28
Offers monthly membership with no commitment
Ten Pin Bowling
La Praille Shopping Mall Geneva
TPG 22 / 42
http://www.bowlingdelapraille.ch/en/
Horse Riding
www.maneges.ch www.evordes.ch www.ecuriedelarenfile.com
Paragliding – La Saleve
Photo by Helene Dubois – Providence College
Annecy France: