The Valence University Physical Activity and Sports Department (Suaps)

A badminton course offered by Suaps in Valence
A badminton course offered by Suaps in Valence
The mission of the university sports service is to organize and supervise physical sports and artistic activities at the university.

Our services

  • 20 sports activities: badminton, basketball, dance, step, yoga, stretching-relaxation, pilates, climbing, fitness, futsal, handball, rugby, weight training, swimming, cross-training, combat/self-defense, tennis, padel, fencing and volleyball.
  • Accessible to all university students on the Valence campus.
  • Accessible to post-baccalaureate students on a space-available basis (ask the secretariat for details).
  • Accessible to students with disabilities. You can benefit from adjustments to your practice.
  • Possibility of practicing sport in qualifying training (graded and free practice), in personal training (paid practice) or independently with the U-Mouv' card (access to the cardio and climbing room for €25)
  • Opportunity to participate in university championships (team or individual sports). Membership in the UGA Sports Association is required, along with an annual license (€10 for scholarship recipients and €30 for non-recipients).
  • Nature outings, nighttime excursions, and tournaments are offered throughout the year. These activities are free and require no membership (skiing, horseback riding, hydrospeeding, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, canoeing, hiking, badminton, volleyball, basketball, handball).

Opening hours

  • Monday :
    • Morning: 8:30am to 12:30pm.
    • Afternoon: 2pm to 5:30pm.
  • Tuesday
    • Morning: closed.
    • Afternoon: 2pm to 5:30pm.
  • Wednesday
    • Closed
  • Thursday
    • Morning: 8am to 12:30pm.
    • Afternoon: 2pm to 5:15pm.
  • Friday
    • Morning: 8:30am to 12:30pm.
    • Afternoon: 2pm to 3:30pm.
  • Saturday
    • Closed
  • Sunday
    • Closed 

Coordinates

University Sports Center
Route de Malissard
26000 Valence
France

+33 (0)4 38 38 84 20

suaps-valence@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr
Updated March 3, 2026