The Shooting Club de Lecci is a highly competitive and respected clay pigeon shooting facility situated in Suartu, near Porto-Vecchio on the island of Corsica, France. The club is recognized nationally as a hub for advanced competitive shooting, specializing in disciplines that require technical precision and adaptability, such as Compak Sporting and Parcours de Chasse (Sporting). Its core strength lies in its commitment to complex course design; the club is known for its challenging tracks that are "not reputed to be easy" (n'est pas réputée pour être tracée “facile”). This high standard is ensured by the club’s active co-organizer, Pascal Orsoni, a competitor who frequently updates the course configurations with cutting-edge ideas gathered from continental competitions.
The stand offers a comprehensive range of shotgun disciplines, utilizing professional Laporte equipment for reliable and stable target trajectories, which is essential for high-level events. While the facility does not appear to offer permanent hotel or restaurant services, it is highly capable of hosting large social events. During major tournaments, the club arranges full-scale catering and evening banquets featuring traditional Corsican music and food, demonstrating a strong focus on hospitality and community experience. Technical support, including ammunition and gun-smithing advice, is often provided on-site during competitions through partners like Armurerie Pierrot.
Key Disciplines Offered:
Stand de Ball Trap (General Trap);
Parcours de Chasse (Sporting);
Compak Sporting (Focus discipline);
Tir aux Hélices (Helice Shooting).
The club serves as a significant venue in the French shooting calendar, regularly hosting major events, including the annual Grand Prix de Lecci (a 200-target Compak Sporting event that draws over 120 competitors). Furthermore, the club has secured the right to host the Grand Prix de France de Compak Sporting in April 2026, solidifying its reputation and infrastructure on a national level. While regular, structured coaching programs are not explicitly advertised, the competitive environment and the expertise of the management make it an ideal location for high-performance training, appealing to both elite French competitors and experienced amateur shooters.
The Shooting Club de Lecci is best suited for professional teams and highly motivated amateur shooters who require sophisticated, challenging courses to prepare for national and international competitions. It is also an excellent choice for corporate clients seeking unique, high-quality team-building events that combine sport with a rich social program. General pricing information is limited to competition registration fees (e.g., €80 including a meal for the Ball Trap event).
Core Advantages:
Challenging Course Design: Courses are constantly updated by active competitors, ensuring a high technical test.
National Event Hosting: Proven capability to successfully organize large tournaments (including the Grand Prix de France 2026).
Competition Focus: Attracts elite French shooters, providing high-level competitive benchmarking.
Logistical Support: On-site technical support for equipment and ammunition during major events.
The club is located at LA CROIX DE LECCI, Suartu, 20137 Porto-Vecchio, France.
Regular operating hours are limited to Saturday and Sunday from 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM, with weekday access strictly by appointment requiring 24 hours' notice.
