Water sports Aude

Aquaviva, a superb imitation of Total Wipeout in the USA! With family or friends, the Water Jump water park is located at Lac de la Cavayère, 5 minutes from the medieval city of Carcassonne, and boasts XXL inflatable games, giant slides, trampolines, catapults and obstacle courses covering an area of no less than 6,000 m², and is a real hit with young and old alike! Fun, exhilarating and... exhausting, this park makes you want to try it all and come back again! The less adventurous will enjoy watching the acrobats from the comfort of their deckchairs and hammocks in the shade of the pine forest, with a drink in hand (ordered from the on-site snack bar)... For thrill-seekers: the giant iceberg for climbing and jumping, and the Big Water-Jump with its 10 slides and two jumping platforms of 5 and 8 metres, suitable for young and old alike and the only one of its kind in the world! It's scary, it's adrenalin-pumping, and that's what we like! We appreciate the efforts made every year to improve the park with new features. You'll be equipped with buoyancy jackets, so you can set off in complete safety, supervised by six qualified lifeguards, with floating plates installed - a great success for this attraction, which involves going as far as possible without falling into the water. Practical: valuables can also be stored in the reception chalet. Aquaviva, a must-see attraction in the département, to share with friends or family!

This 100-hectare stretch of water is a wonderful place to relax, where windsurfers, canoeists, kayakers and carp fishermen all have a great time. Its supervised beaches are an invitation to relax, sunbathe and swim... The lake is just a two-minute drive from Homps, the Mecca of boating on the Canal du Midi, and the starting point for a trip along the water on traditional gabares. Every summer, water games are set up on the lake; ask about rates.

Bram's Lac de Buzerens water sports center has become a must. Try out the water ski lift on an 800 m loop, ideal for beginners and for enjoying wakeboarding, skateboarding, water skiing and knee-boarding. For those who prefer to relax, there's paddle-boarding, pétanque or just lazing around. There are playgrounds for the little ones, and a walk around the lake. If you're feeling peckish, the snack bar is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, including for outside guests in search of nature or chill out.

Ever dreamed of walking on water? If you're between the ages of 7 and 95, Luc and his team are giving you the chance to do just that, with an Aquastepper ride through the Gruissan lagoon at a leisurely or sporty pace. It's very stable, easy to use and effortless. And here's a clever little tip: as rentals run from sunrise to sunset, you can enjoy a trip in this idyllic setting at the end of the day. It's so beautiful! You can also rent pedalos, solo or XXL paddles... Big fun guaranteed!

From Saint-Amans, we are committed to the D 999 towards Ribennes and, after a few kilometres, we joined the valley of Colagne, on which an artificial dam created a small lake. On its beach, there is a bar and parasols, car canoes, pedal boats and mountain bikes. Games occupy the children while parents are relax or bathing. The warned fisherman will look for some quiet corners for teasing trout.

Fancy a sunken breaststroke, windsurfing or paddleboarding? It's all possible at Lac de la Ganguise, halfway between Carcassonne and Toulouse, in the communes of Baraigne, Cumiés, Gourvielle and Molleville. The 280-hectare dammed lake forms the artificial Estrade reservoir, surrounded by pine forests, fields of sunflowers and wheat - open air guaranteed. This horseshoe-shaped lake mainly collects water from the Ganguise river to the south-east, making it the largest body of water in the département. The two arms of the lake meet at the dam to the northwest. A small island can be seen in the southern arm, home to grey herons and kingfishers, two protected species that are a delight for birdwatchers. For sports enthusiasts, sailing, windsurfing, horse-riding and fishing are just some of the activities on offer at the departmental nautical base, not forgetting swimming in hot weather (unsupervised) and fishing, even at night in some places (contact the Castelnaudary AAPPMA). You can hire your own boat, and if you're a keen sailor, why not join the Castelnaudary Sailing Club, which you can find here. Training courses are organized by the school, and numerous regattas and challenges take place regularly on the water, stimulating the competitive spirit and inculcating real bonds of solidarity and camaraderie.

Géraldine and Christophe's water sports center is located on the banks of the Pissevaches lake. Many activities are available: paddle, giant paddle, kayak, wingfoil, wingsurf, kitesurf, ski lift... Depending on your choice, you can practice your hobby on the sea or on the pond. Glisse & Kite also offers a most unusual experience... Imagine yourself at sunset, on a floating pontoon in the middle of the water, comfortably seated on deckchairs and enjoying aperitifs and tapas with friends, family... or just the two of you!

The club run by Julien and Caroline, two ex-champions of windsurfing, is one of the must-see spots in the sport. Located on the Goulet spot, it attracts professional riders and amateurs looking for equipment and training. The duo rents out windsurf and paddle equipment, organizes courses, hosts events during the summer season and puts two skateboard ramps at your disposal. At the Wesh Center Crew, you can also eat a delicious burger or have a drink, while enjoying a breathtaking view of the pond. A great spot!