Sports and leisure activities Villefort

This 127-hectare lake, with a capacity of 35.6 million cubic meters, is the result of an artificial water reservoir at the Villefort dam, which is used primarily for electricity production - the hydroelectric plant is located at Pied-de-Borne - which explains the variations in water level throughout the year. But it is also a superb natural space, surrounded by the mountain, a formidable ground for many leisure activities: hiking, with 7 km of marked path around the lake, swimming, supervised on a beautiful sandy beach, in the summer afternoons, water sports, with the Grandeur Nature water sports base, a via ferrata, without forgetting fishing of course with Accueil Pêche et Nature which sells cards, equipment, rents boats and can also supervise novice fishermen, or even give introductory courses! The fario trout, the rainbow trout, the minnow and the chub indeed swim in number in the waters of the lake. Canoeing, pedal boating and windsurfing are also practiced on this site, where each corner is dedicated to a particular activity. Be careful, however, the navigation of boats is regulated, all information will be provided at the tourist office. When the waters of this dam, whose construction lasted from 1957 to 1965, are at their lowest, one can also see vestiges of the life of the past, in particular under the bridge of the XIXth century which resisted during the watering of the site. About twenty families, living in the valley, had been forced to leave.

The ski resort, which has successfully converted into a 4-season resort, offers many outdoor activities all year round: hiking, mountain biking, Nordic walking... In winter, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and sledging take over. Also worth trying out is the geocaching interpretation trail, a satellite-based geopositioning system that allows you to find information in various places along the trail, here on 2.7 km. Perfect for enriching your knowledge.

Installed in Lozère, which he chose for its wide open spaces full of promise, Olivier Barascud offers a range of services for riders. Behaviorist, "horse man" as he defines himself, this former acrobat proposes a discovery of the animal (approach of the animal, positioning) before taking his customers for a ride in complete safety. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, the horses, perfectly trained, and the equipment will allow you to enjoy in all serenity the sumptuous landscapes that you will cross along the way.