Water sports and leisure activities Rhône-Alpes

Initiation for 8 years, leisure and competition, lake and river exits, with discovery of wildlife all year round.

ARC Aventures, based in Arc 1800, is your companion for unforgettable sporting adventures in the snow and mountains. Its ski school offers a wide range of individual and group sessions, supervised by instructors and guides specialized in skiing, snowboarding, off-piste and ski touring, as well as snowshoeing excursions. The pedagogical approach is tailored to the needs of each individual, with the absolute aim of ensuring the progress and success of students and customers, guaranteeing unforgettable winter vacations!

The International White Water Base is a very technical site. This is where the Club de Canoë Kayak Haute Isère is located, which can be contacted for summer services, bivouacs, white water swimming, etc. The thrills are there on this particularly moving site... but there is something for all levels: you can discover, initiate or even improve your canyoning skills. You have to have a strong heart, be an adventurer in your soul and love water... the rest is just happiness.

Their slogan: the river passionately! And these river runners are immersed in strong sensations. Rafting, bottler-raft, hydrospeed, swimming in deep water, canyon descent to discover all the waters of the region. L'Isère in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, the rapids of Aime, the water-Rouses canyons, Pussy, the waterfall of Angon (near Annecy), Montmin (near Annecy)… And of course you are framed by patented professionals. They lend combinations, neoprene slippers, vests, helmets… Discovery or development courses. Cool, the junior descent in rafting rafting for 8 years. Last Council: you need to know swimming!

A beautiful beach on the Lake Aiguebelette with many activities. Boat rental with pedals with slides, canoes, electric boats, boats and water games including large diving board of 3 m. A beach where you can exercise physically excluding with beach volleyball. Shade for the white skins and babies, solarium for those who want to have pretty colours. The new: a premium space with deckchairs and parasols for children (from 3 to 12 years old), access to boats (Le Mississippi).

Close to the port, the beach at Aiguebelette-le-Lac is a small oasis with lifeguard surveillance during the summer season, and a picnic area. This stretch of sand also offers a variety of water sports equipment and boats for hire. Open from April onwards, it offers an early taste of summer, allowing visitors to savor the surrounding landscape. The lake is distinguished by its unique turquoise-blue color, offering a soothing visual spectacle.

Lac du Bourget offers the ideal setting for a wide variety of water sports: canoeing, kayaking, paddling, sailing, catamaran sailing and much more. Rent equipment and discover the countryside from a whole new angle, whether for a relaxing day out or a welcome escape. Expert advice from passionate professionals is always a plus. And sometimes, for the lucky ones, you can take advantage of happy hours on rentals!

Le Morel is a dynamic place where a multitude of aquatic activities await visitors. Discover a variety of pools with water slides, a water sports area, a children's play area and a refreshing waterfall. In addition to indoor and outdoor games, courses are available for children and seniors. A golf course and sauna are also on offer. During the summer, the bar and restaurant remain open, adding a friendly touch to your getaway.

Vichy Aventure offers a range of fun and sporting activities. For a thrilling experience on the water, explore the rapids aboard a raft, following the guide's advice. Equipped with a float, flippers and a neoprene wetsuit, discover whitewater in a new way, or vary the pleasures by combining rafting, hydrospeed and tubing in a 2-hour session. For those who prefer to stay dry, take part in a game of paintball, bubble-football or archery-tag (8-10 people).

The town of Vorey, located in the Velay region, offers an interesting water sports activity with the Velay paddling school. The school offers a canoe-kayak rental service, ideal for discovering the surrounding rivers. The école de pagaie du Velay is run by Jérôme Feybesse and is located rue de l'aire de jeu in Vorey. This activity is an excellent option for water sports enthusiasts who want to enjoy the beauty of the region's rivers.

With its 25-meter long indoor pool, this pool is ideal for learning to swim, improving your swimming skills or training. As soon as the weather turns warm, the outdoor pool is a delight for young and old alike. Next to it is the paddling pool, for a first contact with the aquatic environment. For a maximum of relaxation, it is possible to settle down in the solarium. By taking the wooden staircase, you can access the lawns. This is a great place to spend a day, whether sporting or relaxing, with your family, in joy and laughter.

The communal lake of La Loge is one of the best places to swim in a quiet environment. The lake is appreciated by both swimmers and fishermen. The pretty grassy beach and the facilities along the lake make the place ideal for a nap or a picnic, encouraging us to go and dip our feet in. It is bordered by the campsite Les Marins. For fishing enthusiasts, the lake is home to trout, tench and carp. In fine weather, fishing is prohibited at the beach. The fishing card is sold at the restaurant Le Bruges.

A must-see leisure base in the Montagne Bourbonnaise, with water sports activities such as paddling, canoeing and pedal-boating. And land-based activities: waterbike, bicycle, electric mountain bike and pedal go-kart. Fishing pontoons with barbecues are also available. Interpretation trail along the lake with information panels on local flora and fauna. Picnic area, toilets. Snack-bar-restaurant, 24-hour service on the large wooden terrace. Hot and cold drinks, ice creams, salads, grills and fish & chips.

In a majestic setting of unspoilt nature, come and swim in Europe's largest biological bath! In Beaujolais Vert, it's not just the air that's pure. The water in the Lac des Sapins biological bath, perfectly integrated into its environment, is totally pure thanks to a plant biofiltration system. An 8,000^m2 bathing area, bordered by a 16,000^m2 grassy beach, where everything is designed for the comfort and well-being of the maximum 2,500 daily visitors. Swimming shorts and smoking prohibited. A refreshing paradise.

Near the freeway entrance to Grenoble, a stone's throw from the new Roof, this aquatic complex is a full-service center with several baths, water games, a wellness area (with a wide choice of massages) and a fitness area, and an outdoor beach in fine weather. A restaurant has just opened at the edge of the aquatic center and a leisure center is under development. Since 2023, the Valence Romans agglomeration has managed the facility. Ample parking.

Are you tempted by a little descent of the Ardèche? This discreet canoe rental company has two bases, on either side of the village of Ruoms. Base 1 is located at the edge of Ruoms on the D579 in the direction of Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, at the level of the traffic lights on the left, ideal for the Sampzon-Pont-d'Arc descent (14 km/3h without counting the stops). Base 2 is located at La Chapoulière on the D111 towards Alès, for the Balazuc descent (18 km/4h). A beautiful way to go through the Ardèche in the heart of the bewitching landscapes of the Ardèche gorges.

This amusement park with a dozen attractions includes a basketball court, a Mickey-themed course and a fun water park with trampolines and fun, colorful inflatable games, slides and a jungle-themed pirate ship. It's the perfect place to entertain children up to 12 years old, while parents enjoy the lounge area. They also organize shows, concerts and karaoke. A snack bar and a picnic area are also available. Follow their news in real time on their Facebook page.

With the arrival of fine weather, Lac de Tignes is transformed into a veritable summer haven. Skis and snowboards give way to exciting and safe water sports. Why not opt for a paddleboard session, gliding over the waters of Tignes against a mountain backdrop while feeling the gentle caress of the sun on your skin? Surrounded by 25 hectares of pure water, the lake offers the ideal setting for relaxing with family and friends. Let yourself be lulled by the surrounding calm, or immerse yourself in the many water sports available.

The Centron leisure park is an ideal place for families to relax, offering a wide range of activities. In addition to its lake, playgrounds and green areas with barbecues, the base de loisirs is the starting point for a wide range of adventures. You can take to the Isère and Doron de Bozel rivers, with activities such as rafting, hydrospeed and stand-up paddle. During the summer, two special bases dedicated to these sports are available.

Lac des Hurtières is a haven of peace in a majestic mountain setting, offering the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This alpine lake invites you to swim in the summer months, while the surrounding trails are ideal for hiking, offering exceptional mountain panoramas. For fishing enthusiasts, the lake is a prime spot, rich in fish. Families also appreciate the picnic areas, perfect for relaxing afternoons by the water.

We know Flumet, a village perched at an altitude of 900 m, for its resort of Flumet-Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle, but perhaps a little less for its lake which is equipped for swimming during the summer. You can enjoy a relaxing day in a green setting and take advantage of the sports facilities and games for children at the Arrondine leisure area. The leisure centre even has its own highlight in summer with the water festival during the^third week of July: entertainment, games and music are in full swing (ask at the tourist office).

Between the waters of the Bourget lake and the mountains, it is on the northern bank that you can discover new panoramas, where nature is wilder... A touch of romanticism for some, in the wake of Alphonse de Lamartine who stayed in Aix-les-Bains for a while, in any case, calm and sweetness for others.. For the more sporty, rentals are available on site, whether for boating with or without a license, pedal boats, or other rowing activities. The restaurant Ô Lac serves fresh and delicious food.

Les Mottets beach is a real gem, popular with locals and visitors alike. Its modern facilities and well-designed amenities make it an ideal spot for a relaxing getaway or a pleasant stroll. Visitors can take part in regular educational workshops to learn more about this fascinating species. The site is also ideal for a convivial picnic or barbecue, in an enchanting setting where nature reigns supreme.

In the heart of Clermont-Ferrand, O'Zone Aqua Centre offers sport sessions... in the water! The opportunity to get back in shape or to stay in shape. For those who want to sweat, choose aquabike, aquatrampo, aquagym or aquatraining. More gentle versions exist. And to relax, there's nothing like the aquapilat'. The ideal place to train in a good mood. Time slots for free aquabiking are available. Children, aged 5 and over, can also take advantage of the sessions given by a lifeguard to familiarize themselves with the water and learn to swim. To find out the schedule of sessions, visit the website.

You tried the weight room, the ab classes, but nothing convinced you? What if you were to reshape your figure... in the water? That's what Aquazenith offers in Cournon and also in Mozac and Pont-du-Château. Here, under the watchful eye of a qualified coach and following his advice, you work your muscles during aquasculpt, aquadynamic, aqua'abdo, aquaboost, aquacombat or on an aquabike. Adults are not the only ones who can enjoy aquatic activities. Aquababababies for 6 months to 4 years old, aquarevigil from 4 years old, aquarenouille from 6 years old and aquapoisson will allow them to take their first steps in the water and learn how to swim.

From La Rotonde, board an electric boat, which is very easy to steer and allows you to discover the Vichy waterway with your family or friends. After the usual explanations and safety tips before departure, you will sail quietly and without waves along the Napoleon III parks, lined with restaurants, pass under the Bellerive bridge to the Célestins beach. They also meet specific requests for groups, birthdays, anniversaries... Cruising speed 8 km/h and return to the base imperatively at 19h.

Nestled between lakes and mountains, facing Mont Blanc, the Divonne-les-Bains swimming pool welcomes visitors for the summer season. An enchanting setting, conducive to relaxation, offering outdoor facilities both in and out of the water. It features a 50 m, 8-lane sports pool, a dedicated relaxation pool and a deep end pool with diving board. A paddling pool, slide and outdoor play area (table tennis, volleyball) complete the offer.

This supervised bathing area in the Allier between the 2 bridges offers a multitude of leisure activities, including walks on the iron bridge and its 3 observation platforms, 1 of which has PRM access. You can also opt for an introduction to canoeing, kayaking and paddling, or a walk or bike ride from the Régemortes bridge (rentals on site). La Paillote offers charcuterie and cheese boards, sandwiches, waffles and ice creams. Free parking at Espace Villars, next to the CNCS, just a few minutes' walk from the waterfront.

The many activities on offer at the Livradois-Forez region's largest leisure park make for an enjoyable day out. With friends or family, there's something for everyone! You can cool off in the waters of the lake, relax on the lawn, go kayaking or orienteering, or try your hand at paddleboarding... There's also a playground for the kids. In short, there's everything you need to enjoy summer in the Auvergne!

The site offers a beautiful, vast leisure area with a fishing pond where you can dip your lines and buy your catch, a fish farm where you can buy trout by the kilo (and truitelles for frying!), a swimming pond with beach and picnic area in the shade. There's also mini-golf and a play area for children. You can also enjoy a drink at the bar, or dine at the restaurant. An ideal family outing.

Directed by the champion Clémentine Lucine, the oldest water ski club on Lake Annecy offers to practice all the disciplines of water skiing while being towed by a boat: "classic" skiing, but also "new" disciplines such as wakeboard, wakeskate, wakesurf or bare foot. Practice for all publics from 2 years old with the baby-ski. Group or individual lessons. Training courses in July and August to discover the most beautiful sensations of sliding.

Opened in 1978, the Raymond Sommet swimming pool was classified in 1991 as the "best swimming pool in France". It has three covered pools including a diving board (jumps from 1 m to 5 m). There is a large pool, but also, for the pleasure of everyone, a learning pool and a paddling pool for the youngest with a water piano, an outdoor pool with giant slides for water games and a vast green space to sunbathe on sunny days. In short, a lot of fun for the whole summer season!

This is a complete offer of sports in live water and mountain sports: rafting, canyoning, hydrospeed, swimming in the river, canoeing, mountain biking, climbing and via, paragliding, acrobatic journey, hiking! For beginners, the most experienced, the very athletes, whether in individual, couples, family, friends, family, friends, associations, educational groups, BDE, associations, educational groups, or corporate committees, incentives, a team building, cocktails and multi-activity stays… In short, the choice is wide, all you have to do is choose the formula that corresponds to your desires. For winter, skiing and rental of apartments and chalets are also available.

On the wave, I'm looking for sensations... But what if I live in Lyon? Head for OL Vallée, the city's indoor surf spot, to ride Europe's biggest indoor wave! If you're not yet an expert, you can take a step-by-step introduction - in a discovery session, to be sure - before launching yourself onto a wave that adjusts to your level. A "so cool" activity supervised by pros, a park committed to a virtuous environmental approach, Pokawa bowls, a beach bar and no sharks on the horizon: what are you waiting for to book your session? Packs and gift vouchers to give the pleasure of gliding.

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Do you want to relax and have fun while refreshing yourself? The Aquaval water sports centre, a facility of the Communauté d'agglomération Ouest Rhodanien in Tarare, offers four areas for sports and outdoor activities: a swimming pool with a sports pool, a fun pool (slide, hydromassage jets) and a paddling pool; a fitness area with group classes, fitness and cardio, and balneo massages; a relaxation area with a sauna, hammam and whirlpool baths; and an outdoor area to play in the water

Located on the banks of the River Sioule, Camping des Nières has a canoe base offering two different trips: a half-day trip over 10 km from Chouvigny to Ebreuil, or a full-day trip over 20 km from Pont de Menat to Ebreuil. Children are not forgotten, whether they're staying at the campsite or not: fun times are guaranteed at the Sioule Parc, with its giant inflatables, trampolines and accrobranches. Activities are also open to all. Take a break for a snack at La Guinguette des Nières, offering regional specialities to eat in or take away.

A sandy beach, water, bathers: you are not dreaming, you are still in the Livradois-Forez. The lake and the leisure centre have recently been developed for the pleasure of young and old. With family or friends, you can go for a pedal boat ride, take the time to share a picnic or gather around the barbecue. The more athletic ones challenge themselves on the fitness trail, while the younger ones have fun on the playground.

It's a true haven of peace and relaxation in the heart of nature and on the water's edge. On sunny days, you can enjoy a swim and lunch with your feet up on the grass. In the snack bar, you'll find drinks, sandwiches, French fries, ice creams, pancakes... Children will have a blast in the playground, the inflatables, the skate park and the mini-golf. Older children can enjoy the pétanque, tennis and basketball courts, the fitness trail, fishing, walking and cycling. There's also a tree-climbing course for everyone.

The lake's leisure zone offers a wide range of activities. Whatever your age, you'll find what you're looking for: petanque, tennis, minigolf for land-based activities, kayaking, canoeing and wakeboarding for water sports. The swimming area is supervised in summer. Opposite, discover the Parc des Epis, with its playground and animals. There are orienteering trails along the Allier and around the lake. Barbecues are available for those who want to recharge their batteries.

The Centre Nautique Roger Couderc is one of the sports facilities managed by the town of Saint-Chamond. This municipal swimming pool has several pools, for swimmers who want to lap after lap, as well as those who prefer to splash around. There's also a slide. Competitive swimming clubs come to train, but there are also activities for baby swimmers.

Canoë Ceven Aventure offers you the chance to canoe or kayak down the Gorges du Chassezac in complete freedom, and enjoy the beauty and calm of the area to the full. This indentation between two limestone walls over 100 m high is breathtakingly beautiful and much less frequented than the Ardèche gorges. The environment is as wild as you could wish for, with an abundance of bathing spots. For the more adventurous, the CCA team can take you canyoning, caving, rafting, via corda, climbing... A whole host of adventures with a friendly, highly professional team!

With its various areas dedicated to aquatics, well-being and fitness, it offers a wide range of activities to suit all tastes. Visitors can take advantage of the swimming pool, leisure pool and sports pools, as well as fitness and wellness sessions. What's more, the center offers attractive rates and special offers for memberships. Those wishing to book online can do so via their website. All in all, ValséO is the place to be for fun, relaxation and pampering in Valserhône.

The Ardèche is not the only place for thrills on the waters of Aura! You can canoe or kayak down the Ain River. Less sportive maybe, but more peaceful, with wild landscapes and a rich biodiversity and wild spots to picnic. You can choose between 6 itineraries from 5 to 35 km. Dare the 35 km with bivouac under the stars! You can even practice canoeing outside the summer, l'Esquimaude offers you to rent longjohn, wetsuits that will keep you warm on and sometimes... under water.

The Eybens municipal swimming pool is an ideal place to relax for all residents and visitors to the town. It features a 50-meter Olympic pool with 8 lanes, an 18 x 20-meter school pool and a paddling pool for toddlers. Facilities also include three diving boards (1 m, 3 m and 5 m) and the largest slide in the Grenoble area, measuring 72 metres in length. A snack bar is also available on site, accepting cash payment only. The pool boasts an unobstructed view of the Vercors mountains, making it a pleasant place to relax in the open air.

It offers a modern and pleasant aquatic area. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy the pool even at weekends.

Kayaking is an unusual way to discover the whole region in the company of Fabrice. A seasoned sportsman and highly experienced guide, Fabrice will teach you how to navigate your boat on all the region's waterways, discovering new landscapes and local flora and fauna. You can even visit certain sites or waterfalls. We offer a wide range of guided trips on rivers and lakes in Isère, Savoie, Haute-Savoie, Rhône... Customized itineraries available. Kayak rental on the Bourbre.

Access by the banks of the Allier, Vichy side. Visible from the Bellerive bridge. This new aquatic leisure park, fun and sporty, is made up of about twenty inflatable modules in the form of a course, accessible as soon as you can swim. Jump, climb, fly, slide, and challenge your friends, always supervised by a team that takes care of your safety. Perfect to cool off on hot summer days. No reservation is required and it is accessible even on rainy days. The quality of the water is constantly monitored to ensure that you take no risks.

It offers a modern, well-maintained aquatic area. In addition to the swimming pool, the town of Lagnieu also offers other services and infrastructures such as the library, markets and fairs, and the brand-new Parc Pré-Grand Arboretum. These facilities offer residents and visitors alike numerous opportunities for leisure and relaxation.

L'Azimut is a canoe-kayak rental service located in La Mulatière. It offers sports and leisure activities for water sports enthusiasts. The address is 31 quai Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 69350 La Mulatière. This service is highly appreciated by visitors, with a rating of 4.9/5 on the Agences de France directory.