Water sports and leisure activities Nièvre

Ideally located on the shores of Lac des Settons, the Activital base offers a wide range of activities for nature and sports enthusiasts. Water sports such as paddle, canoe, kayak, dinghy, catamaran and windsurfing, as well as mountain biking on the region's many cycle paths of varying levels of difficulty. Last but not least, Activital also offers a wide range of green accommodation: rooms, chalets and teepees for a stay in the heart of nature.

Angie's team invites you to discover the wild and authentic side of the Morvan, its lakes and rivers. Whether rafting, hydrospeeding or canoeing, you'll enjoy the thrills and spills of navigating this unspoilt natural environment. We particularly like stand-up paddling on Lac de Chaumeçon. Activities to enjoy with family or friends. A warm welcome and professionalism.

The Moulin de Tala fish farm, near Lac des Settons, is a trout fishing site with three themed lakes covering 3 hectares. In a bucolic setting, the facilities on offer enable you to spend a pleasant moment alone or with your family, whether you're an expert or a beginner (fishing initiation). What's more, a restaurant - reminiscent of a small guinguette - offers you the chance to spend a whole day by the ponds.

With an area of more than 300 hectares, the artificial lake of Settons is part of the Great Lakes of Morvan. Ideal for swimming, hiking and water sports, it is an ideal place to enjoy the beautiful days in the Nièvre. The Activital sport and nature base offers canoes and kayaks for rent by the hour on the lake. New since 2021 : e-foil "between lake and sky", initiation and rental, unique in Burgundy ! Rental of electric scooters. Disc golf for the whole family.

Price: according to the equipment rental.

Duration: 1 hour.

Difficulty: easy.

This vast plot of land with lawns and groves, stretching along the banks of the lake, formed by the Saint-Léger-des-Vignes dam reservoir, and adjoining the Promenade des Halles, is open on sunny days from May to the end of August. A beautiful green setting in the town, it is a paradise for children and their parents: miniature golf, giant chess board, children's games, boat hire, Aquatoons water playground, and a bar for refreshments or ice cream. In the shade of the trees, this place is ideal on hot summer days!

On the edge of the city centre, the Etang des Prés de la Ville is a very pleasant body of water whose tour extends over 1.03 km. In all seasons, the path around the pond is ideal for beautiful walks. Fishermen can also put down their rods and wait for it to bite. In July and August, swimming is supervised, so enjoy! Tables will welcome your picnics with family or friends in a bucolic setting. Note that the municipal campsite is next to the pond.

Many people go for a walk at the Niffond pond. For years, it has been a family outing not to be missed! A pleasant botanical path, a few hundred meters long, allows walkers to find in a small space all the tree species present in the Bois de la Brosse and the Bertranges forest. Mountain bike trails and horseback riding routes line the undergrowth. At the water's edge, tables invite you to picnic, and a playground awaits the children. A paradise at the gates of Nevers.

In the heart of the Morvan Regional Natural Park, state-qualified instructors are at your disposal to offer you outdoor activities and adventure sports. There is a choice of quad biking, horse riding, mountain biking, caving, hot-dogs, motocross, rafting, but also treetop adventure courses for the whole family. Alone or in groups, for an hour or a day, come and take advantage of the team's professionalism. We love the proximity of nature and the diversity of activities accessible to all from 6 years old (ask beforehand). What a way to punctuate your stay with adrenaline!

Neighbours of the Nivernais canal and participating in its feeding, these two artificial bodies of water extend over 275 ha and include an ornithological reserve rich in waterfowl species. The departmental base of Baye allows you to practice various activities. Sailing is privileged, for initiation as well as for improvement, with a school having the approval of the French Sailing School. You can also practice triak, a sail adapted for disabled people (handivoile).

With the Canoe Club Nivernais, one of the oldest clubs in France, come and discover the last wild river in Europe, classified as a world heritage site. Throughout the year, you can paddle on the waters of the Loire in the company of qualified guides. On board canoes or traditional kayaks, go down the wild river which promises to surprise you with the richness of its landscapes and its protected ecosystem. Stroll from 2 hours to several days for a real adventure raid! Knowing how to swim is imperative.

Visit the region by discovering Baye and its many activities offered by the Activital base. With your family or friends, take advantage of multi-activity courses for a weekend or a week. On the programme, catamaran outings, stand-up paddle, canoeing, windsurfing and cycling. You will also have the choice of participating in heritage outings to discover history in a different way, and your children can try their hand at blowpipe shooting. A wide range of activities offered by a team of professionals.

Let yourself slide on the waters of the last wild river that is the Loire. Aboard a 7-seater canoe, set off upstream or downstream from La Charité, for a half or full day, to discover the fauna and flora of the Loire. Set off at your own pace or choose to be accompanied by a guide. A stroll in all serenity to take the time to observe the landscapes of the Loire. Also stand-up paddle or traditional canoe trips.

Installed directly on the lake of Settons, GlissLand promises you many thrills! With activities from 3 years old, the whole family will be able to spend fabulous moments of laughter and emotions. Between towed buoy, flyboard, water jump, electric jet ski for the youngest, blob jump to feel like a superhero flying in the air, everyone will find his happiness. Instructors give you all the advice adapted to these activities. You are perfectly supervised, all you have to do is enjoy!

Aboard real Canadian wood-epoxy canoes, let yourself glide quietly down the Yonne River to discover the Vaux-d'Yonne: the charm of its beautiful villages and the freshness of the woods will make these rides unforgettable. An outing in all serenity, possible from 8 years old (provided you can swim!), on this peaceful river. A white water descent is also possible. Paddling school on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, competition club. Live a unique experience with your family or friends!

The canoeing club offers free or supervised sessions to go down the Loire or the Aron river, especially from Saint-Hilaire-Fontaine or Cercy-la-Tour. For individuals as well as groups, the descents are done on a half-day, full-day or multi-day basis. A sporty outing, but accessible to all, and a nice way to discover the fauna, the flora, but also the local heritage. To be done with family or friends!

What could be more pleasant than spending the day on the shores of Lake Settons frolicking in the water? This is what you can do with your family or friends at the Aquapark: a gigantic inflatable structure dressed in yellow and blue, floating on the calm waters of the lake, awaits you for endless obstacle courses. Equipped with life jackets to be on the safe side, you will be able to take on the slides, climbing walls and other giant trampolines for hours of fun!

In Chalaux, in the heart of France's Morvan region, Noémie Cazin and Aurélien Noble have been offering rafting, hydrospeed and canoeing trips for the past four years. The experience begins with participants being fully equipped with neoprene wetsuit, socks, jacket, lifejacket and helmet. Once ready, they head for the starting point, some 20 minutes away, to admire the Morvan countryside. Instructor Aurélien reminds them of the safety instructions before setting off on the Chalaux. Along the way, he shares his passion for nature, detailing the flora and fauna of the Morvan. Participants can also try their hand at the sensational washing machine test. The descent continues with category 3 or 4 rapids, requiring a good hold on the rope. After an hour and a half's descent, Noémie welcomes participants back to dry land with tea and coffee.