Water sports and leisure activities Rhône-Alpes

Covering an area of almost 10 hectares, Lac de Carouge offers a multitude of activities to suit all tastes, from diving into the water to paddle-boarding adventures. At first light, sports enthusiasts meet up for a morning jog, while idlers look forward to the afternoon. The shores of Lac de Carouge offer an ideal haven of peace, between sunny beaches and hiking trails.

Annecy otherwise? Embark for a lake tour with a panoramic view from the bridge. With its fleet made up of theAllobroge, the Belle Etoile, the Cygne, the Savoie and the famous and imposing MS Libellule, the Compagnie des Bateaux du Lac d'Annecy offers cruises to discover dream landscapes and the natural riches of the wild shores. Possible stopovers in the charming little ports of Veyrier-du-Lac, Doussard, Duingt, Talloires... The most romantic will dine on board.

Lake Champos is in the heart of an estate of more than 40 hectares where you can enjoy the various pleasures of a large leisure centre. Family swimming in optimal water quality, diving from the pontoons, windsurfing, pedal boat, large water slide (for a fee), fishing, etc. The Champos lake is also a starting point for horse riding, hiking or mountain biking to discover the paths of the Herbasse. The lake is now pedestrian for the nature and peace of the site! Also on site: a campsite.

The O Form is a 4 000 m ² space with indoor and outdoor pools with mineral and vegetable beaches, a spa area with spa, sauna and steam bath and fitness area. In summer, a good alternative to the region's lakes and rivers and to winter biking activities, as well as an additional source of relaxation. A form that offers a superb view of nature and the surrounding mountains.

The Beau Rivage beach is the private and family beach - and certainly the most pleasant - of the lake of Paladru. In this perfectly maintained space, you can settle on the grass or on the sand, rent a deckchair and enjoy real moments of vacation happiness with your feet in the water. A beach for safe bathing because the slope is gentle to splash around near the edge before swimming. It is the ideal place to have fun and relax with your family, because everyone can find an activity to their liking. Renovated pontoon for docking.

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.

The leisure center is dedicated to thrill-seekers. Supervised by a team of qualified professionals, try your hand at saddle or hand jet-skiing. Or try out the towed buoys for more fun. Beginners can try their hand at sensation baptism, while the more adventurous can try their hand at flyboarding. The leisure park has a playground, beach volleyball, badminton, ping-pong, pétanque and paintball courts. Issoire Plage offers birthday parties, seminars and team building, weddings and Koh-Lanta challenges.

The Aubusson lake has been awarded the Blue Flag since 2020 and offers many pleasures: relaxing on the lawns and on the beach, supervised swimming, environmental awareness activities, pétanque, soccer, volleyball, bicycle rental, playgrounds and orienteering courses. Canoe, pedal boat and paddle are available for rent. Nearby, marked trails are accessible all year round. Discover the fauna and flora in a playful way on the Saute-Ruisseau path, thanks to enamelled lava panels.

Set on the banks of the Rhône, this family-friendly Aqualoisirs base combines relaxation and games, with swimming, beach, sailing and canoeing on the program. It's a great leisure area for young and old alike! On the outskirts of the aquatic base, you can also enjoy archery, go-karting or accrobranche, with a zip-line plunging down to the water basin! There's also the option of exploring the area via ferrata, mountain biking or canyoning. There's plenty to keep you busy when the sun comes back out!

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.

This open-air facility offers 3.5 hectares of lawns and green spaces surrounding the two outdoor pools heated to 27°C - an Olympic pool and a learning pool - and a lake swimming area - awarded the Blue Flag in 2021 - with diving board, floating pontoons and water games. A children's playground and a 160-meter slide for older children. Multiple services in addition: water ski school, swimming lessons and, of course, bar and restaurant. A splendid setting for a swim close to Lake Geneva!

If our gaze tends to go to the mountains, it should not be forgotten that Grenoble is also a city of water crossed by the Isère where we have been sailing passionately for a long time. This association, born more than 100 years ago, is one of the oldest in the city. It allows everyone to discover this wonderful sport where the French, especially the Grenoble, shine regularly during international competitions. Leisure, young and competition are the three sections of this club that Le Smart, lover of shovels and dame, wishes to pay particular tribute.

To discover the gorges, you can rent canoes, kayaks and rafts from the beautiful medieval tower in the village of this Most Beautiful Village in France. There's a choice of 6 routes to suit all tastes and levels, all guided by professionals. Tailor-made courses can also be booked (by the half-day or week), from 10 km for families (from 6 years) to 105 km for the more athletic! Breathtaking view of the basalt organs of the perched village of Chilhac.

With Lake Geneva as its playground, the Sciez nautical base offers great leisure time for the whole family. Optimist, catamaran, handivoile, rowing, canoe-kayak, stand-up paddle, all disciplines are open, especially to the youngest ones from 4 years old, with only one word of order: pleasure! Find out about all the courses on offer and book yours on the website. A competitive spirit? Take part in the regattas, friendly meetings between the three clubs of Lake Geneva: Sciez, Thonon and Evian. Find the calendar on the website.

This nautical base offers you canoes or kayaks for a descent of the Ardèche with or without a guide, from half a day to two days with courses from 8 to 32 km. La Petite Mer will spoil you: map of the descent of the gorges, packed lunch (on reservation), possibility of picnic on the base, swimming on the spot, coffee at the start, refreshments on the way back, rental of wetsuits, shoes and tents. And when Gino accompanies you, he offers you a different view of the caves, the bays, the springs, the fauna and flora.

The sailing school at the base nautique offers the opportunity to sail on a variety of boats: kayaks, paddleboats, catamarans, e-foils and wing foils... It has modern facilities and offers a range of activities: discovery mornings, private lessons, introductory and advanced courses, and teenage courses. In July and August, two boats are available for people with reduced mobility, as well as Tiralos for supervised swimming. Bikes are also available for hire.

with 25 years' experience in mountain and outdoor sports, Monté Médio shares the best sensations with nature lovers. By turning to this team of mountain professionals, outings take on a whole new dimension. In summer, water sports offer the ultimate in refreshment. Canyoning and rafting in the region's rivers and torrents, notably the torrent de Montmin, are available to all, always in complete safety. Via ferrata, climbing and paragliding complete the range of activities on offer. In winter, with skiing and snowshoeing... Last but not least, Le Petit Futé loves the way Monté Médio invites you to celebrate your hen or stag night... Feel like getting moving? An address not to be missed.