Water sports and leisure activities Cantal

The largest beach of the Saint-Etienne dam is in Rénac. The activities are multiple.

You can practice several water sports. On the spot: animations, loan of buoys, water skis, wake-board, catways. You will also appreciate to eat on the terrace at the water's edge. Beach and sunbathing at will! Games are reserved for children. All the infrastructures are adapted to your needs. The site is really very pleasant. You will find in this club a friendly atmosphere and good advice to spend a good day at the water's edge.

Between Cantal and Aveyron, the river Lot is a real invitation to take to the water. To help you take the greatest pleasure, the ASV'Olt team offers you marked routes to go down the river and discover the most beautiful landscapes. You will have the choice between rafting, kayaking (club affiliated to the FFCK) or paddling according to your desires and your experience. The instructors ensure the evaluation and the training of the participants, in particular the children.

The aquatic centre of the Bassin d'Aurillac combines sport, relaxation and entertainment. This area includes a 25-metre pool with eight water lines, a fun pool with jets, geysers, a fast-flowing river and waterfalls, as well as a paddling pool with a megaclown, a turtle and a water parasol. In summer, the outdoor area offers 1.5 hectares of land. This nautical stadium offers group courses of 45 minutes, such as aqua-fitness, aqua-jogging or aqua-phobia. Also animations for children (baby swimmers, birthdays). Now it's your turn to dive in!

The Centre aqualudique du Pays de Saint-Flour has different areas: a large pool, a leisure area with water jets and a stream corridor, as well as a pool for the little ones. You can also enjoy the wellness area with the hammam, the sauna and the rest area. Weight training and cardio training are also available. An outdoor area open to the sunny days has a pentagliss and water games. Group lessons are also available all year round.

This leisure center, located on the beach of the castle of Val, offers inflatable structures on the water, motorboat rental, pedal boats, canoes and towed buoys. You will enjoy discovering the 15th century monument from the lake. The motor boats, with or without a license, will allow you to enjoy beautiful walks and picnics on the lake. Young people will appreciate the trampoline on the beach and the Aqua-park. Family rate from four people. Group and CE rates on request. Life jackets provided.

The sailing base welcomes you on the Cheylé peninsula. It is possible to rent equipment on the spot for sailing or canoeing on the Garabit-Grandval lake (1,100 ha) nestled in the Truyère gorges. Here, there are no engines reserved for the nautical base of Garabit a few kilometres further upstream. The instructors will be happy to train you on one of the many courses. It is also a nice place to spend a pleasant time by the water and enjoy the animations in summer. The bar offers drinks, ice creams and sandwiches.

Located in the middle of a green park, the aquatic center offers a pleasant outdoor setting! Its equipment is quite adequate, with two outdoor pools, a paddling pool and a waterslide to swim but also to have fun. And nothing like it to relax after a walk in the mountains in the heat! It only closes at 7pm. Children can also have free access to the park's games. Groups are accepted. Swimming lessons are available. It's a great place for kids and parents!

The Pays d'Aurillac nautical base invites you to discover the Lac de St-Étienne-Cantalès. Stretching over hundreds of hectares, this man-made reservoir offers the perfect atmosphere for family weekend getaways. Choose from catamarans, windsurfers, canoes, oars and stand-up paddles. Once you've made your selection, you're free to explore the lake's various coves, picnic areas and trails.