How outdoor activities influence our vacation choices

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15.04.26

  • Ifop Opinion
  • Public affairs
  • FR

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Key figures from the survey

8 out of 10 French people say they take part in some form of sporting activity (81%), including 58% who do so at least once a week.

78% of French people say they practice an outdoor activity on vacation or at weekends away from home, and 57% practice this type of activitysystematicallyor regularly on vacation.

– For almost1in 2 French people (46%), the possibility of practicing outdoor activities during a holiday is an important criterion in their choice of destination. This proportion rises to :
59% for GenZ
55% for Millenials.

– Over the past twelve months, 25% of French people say they have chosen a destination specifically for outdoor activities

82% of those who enjoy outdoor activities on vacation or at weekends do so on trails, and 56% do so on water.

– The average budget per person for outdoor activities is €98, although the majority spend no more than €51.

– When booking a holiday based around outdoor activities, 50% prefer furnished accommodation.

– For 74% of French people, outdoor activities have become increasingly important in recent years.

– In the future, 40% of French people plan to organize more holidays around an outdoor activity, with this rate rising to :
54% of GenZ
53% of Millenials