Water sports Midi-Pyrénées

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!

A few kilometres north of Marvejols, near the Château de la Baume, this small lake has been designed for leisure and relaxation for both small and large. Many facilities allow you to spend a pleasant day: a restaurant, wooden chalets, a aquaglisse slide that makes children happy. It is also the foundation of Gevaudan's nautical club, which offers many activities: canoeing, pedal boats, sailing school… Swimming is monitored from July 15 th to August 15 th. Snacks and restaurants nearby.

Easily accessible, the Bellevue lake and its direct surroundings offer many leisure options for young and old: fishing, health course, walk towards the beautiful Sivens forest, tennis, playground for children... Practical, the place has toilets, picnic tables and a camping-cars area. Its vegetation also creates a choice setting for long naps by the water. It is a great viewpoint when the fireworks season arrives.

In the Natura 2000 zone, the site of the lake of Charpal irresistibly evokes Canada. Its very particular history (the lake was supposed to shelter ammunition between the two world wars and a railroad had been built there), its forest, planted in the 50s, made it a unique place sheltering a rather exceptional fauna and flora. A path has been set up and you can walk or mountain bike along the almost 9 kilometers of the forest, which are decorated with educational panels on the environment. If fishing(no kill) is allowed, swimming is forbidden.

This village is worth the detour for its 600 ha water plan, 60 million^m3 intended for agricultural irrigation. It is the largest low-water basin in the South-West. A little more than 70 ha are reserved for the tourist activity. Since 1984, the lake has been rapidly colonized by birds. 195 species nest on its banks. A site suitable for leisure activities: walks, mountain biking, picnics, sailing, canoe rental. A sandy beach stretches along the water's edge for the great joy of summer visitors.

The lake has a surface area of 32 ha. There are many aquatic activities such as kayaking, windsurfing, pedal boats, optimist, fishing…

This water body located in the heart of the Gauge plain allows you to enjoy a healthy walk, to practice canoeing and kayaking upstream of the dam and to fish in a second category river. Discover the birds, insects and local flora that lurk along the way.

In the summer, supervised sports and leisure activities are offered, free or not (mini-golf, basketball, soccer, badminton, archery...) which are aimed at holidaymakers as well as Condomois.

Lac des Montagnès is both a natural site and a friendly leisure center. The lake is most popular in July and August, the two months when it is open for supervised swimming. A 300-metre-long sandy beach, water games, miniature golf, a paddling pool and an adventure park have all been laid out. Not forgetting the refreshment facilities, restaurants and picnic areas dotted around the lake.

The L'Isle-Jourdain leisure park covers almost 25 hectares to the west of the town, and includes a picnic area. Two artificial lakes fed by the Save river offer a wide range of activities. Electrically-assisted bicycles are available all year round from the tourist office, or you can explore the hiking trails on foot. There are four of them, each with a different theme: a cycling trail, an artistic discovery trail through the murals of L'Isle-Jourdain, a turnkey tour of the historic town center, and a heritage discovery rally for children. The skate park, city stadium, beach volleyball court, petanque courts, fitness area and tennis courts, located between the two lakes, are also accessible all year round. April marks the start of the season. The heated swimming pool boasts an ideal temperature of 28°C for aquagym, aquabike or swimming lessons. Adrenalin junkies and wakeboarders return to the waterski lift. Tricks are performed using structures placed on the lake. It's not until May, when the lake is a little warmer, that paddleboat and pedal-boat rentals start up again. In July and August, the mini-golf course livens up days and early evenings. Ask at the tourist office about all these activities.

Located on the plateau of the lakes, Lac de la Raviège is the result of a 35 m high dam located on the Agoût river. The 410 ha of water allows you to practice many activities. Young and old can learn to sail, windsurf and even sail on a motorboat. And, a classic feature of the waterways, pedal boats are available for hire. Around the lake other activities await the holidaymakers.... There is even a relaxation area with sauna, spa and whirlpool in the town of Nages. A very nice place!

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.

The 1,000 m² of the aquatic complex guarantees you great thrills. They are structured around an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a lawn with trees. Behind the large bay windows, you can contemplate the five pools in the centre: a 25-metre sports pool, a recreational pool with a depth varying from 0.40 to 0.90 metres, an "adventure" pool and two pools dedicated to slides and pentagliss. If the sound volume becomes too disturbing, we advise you to go to the outdoor area and its 3 ha park.

More than 1.2 million visitors each year, 16 hectares are dedicated to leisure activities, fishing, swimming, rowing or canoeing, but also walking, running or cycling around it (nearly 8 km) with a health course and a magnificent view of the mountains as a bonus. It is a place for the whole family in summer and winter. The picnic areas and walking paths are very well maintained. The second lake of 14 ha is a bird sanctuary.

When the Quercy sun is at its zenith and the heat becomes unbearable, it is good to enjoy the coolness of the water. The beach in Montcuq is possible thanks to this bathing area supervised in summer. The 4,5 ha lake is a great asset ! Everything is planned so that the summer people have a good time on the white sand. A chalet restaurant, a picnic area with free access barbecue, and a playground complete the range of services. Lazing around, swimming, but also fishing and canoeing (without equipment rental) are possible.

The plan d'eau de l'Uby is a huge 80-hectare lake for relaxation, with a fitness trail where you can enjoy fishing and rowing in a competitive channel all year round. In summer, bathing is supervised from the large sandy beach. You can go pedal boating, canoeing or paddle-boarding, and enjoy water games and an adventure park for the kids. There's also a 25-metre swimming pool, tennis, volleyball, basketball and pétanque courts.

When the heat is on around here, you can take a dip in the swimming pool, or go for a run on the 4-lane pentagliss or curved slides, while the kids have fun under the watchful eye of the lifeguard in the paddling pools or in the dry pool with its many water games. There's also a trampoline, solarium and the chance to grab a bite to eat right next door. This rejuvenating interlude continues until 11pm every Wednesday evening in July and August. A family or solo experience for even more relaxation.

Built on the edge of the Lot, this lake extends over 9 hectares near La Canourgue. With its equipped beach and its small restaurant, one could believe oneself at the seaside, the calm and the serenity in more! Nearby, the vacation village offers about forty cottages and a comfortable gîte d'étape with seventeen places at a low price. The restaurant, open from March to mid-December, offers a generous and varied menu, to be enjoyed on the large wooden terrace to take advantage of an incredibly beautiful and relaxing environment.

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.

2 km from Castelnau-de-Montmiral, this leisure center extends over a beautiful 7-hectare lake. You can practice water sports (canoe, kayak, pedal boat), sports activities (tennis, soccer, volleyball, ping-pong) and relaxation (mini-golf, fishing, petanque, swimming). Most of these activities are under the supervision of professionals and are subject to a fee. Finally, a picnic area with barbecues is located near the lake, in the shade, perfect for a friendly lunch.

Sailing, dinghy sailing or catamaran sailing at an altitude of 1,500 m is possible, the Ourson sailing club offers you the beach in the mountains. A supervised beach with water games and various water sports activities. Pedal boats, canoes, stand-up paddles, kayaks and windsurfing boards for hire. You will also benefit from a restaurant service in a paradisiacal setting in the heart of the Matte forest and numerous activities for children next to the nautical club.