Club de Ball-Trap Ambésien (CBT Ambésien) is a long-standing clay target shooting facility situated in Ambès, Gironde, within the Bec d'Ambès industrial area near Bordeaux. Founded in 1976 and affiliated with the French Clay Target Shooting Federation (FFBT), the venue caters to beginners, recreational hunters, and competitive athletes alike. A distinctive feature of the complex is its peninsula setting between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, where constant wind shifts generate challenging target trajectories that test marksmen of all skill levels.
Facilities and Disciplines
The venue features extensive infrastructure equipped with automated clay launchers and safety-marked shooting stands compliant with federation standards. Key facilities include:
3 to 4 Compak Sporting layouts for multi-angle target shooting.
1 to 2 Universal Trench (Fosse Universelle) layouts and 1 Down-The-Line (DTL) stand.
1 Hunting Trail (Parcours de Chasse) layout equipped with elevated towers for high-flying bird simulation.
A club house, covered shooter rest areas, and dedicated parking.
Competitions and Coaching
The club hosts official regional tournaments, such as Inter-CMCAS championships, alongside regular local shooting rounds. Training and event formats cover various skill levels:
Beginners receive introductory guidance on firearms safety, mounting mechanics, and target leads.
Advanced shooters refine complex double-target timing and tournament consistency.
Corporate groups can organize customized team-building days, private competitions, and catered events.
Target Audience and Key Benefits
CBT Ambésien serves individual sportspeople, hunters preparing for open season, and private groups seeking outdoor recreation. Primary highlights of the club include:
Over five decades of operational heritage and clay target expertise.
Wide selection of disciplines available on a single site.
Dynamic wind-influenced flight paths that accelerate marksmanship growth.
Friendly atmosphere combined with cost-effective series rates.
Practical Information and Schedule
Shooting series are affordably priced (approximately €6.50 per 25-target series during competition days), requiring a valid FFBT license or temporary insurance. Essential access details:
Address: Stand de tir CBT Ambésien, Lieudit Beauvoir, Zone industrielle Bec d'Ambès, 33810 Ambès, France.
Operating Hours: Saturdays from 14:00 to 18:00 (seasonal schedule), with Sundays reserved for matches and events.
Contact: Phone +33 6 65 40 86 34 | Email cbt.ambes@gmail.com.
