9 sites where to make canoe-kayak in the Aveyron

Where to make canoe-kayak in the Aveyron? Here is our mini-guide to help you find a river at its paddle and navigate on the Aveyronnaise waters!

Department between the Midi de la France and the Massif Central, Toulouse , Clermont-Ferrand and Montpellier , the Aveyron – the former province of Rouergue – is the fifth largest department in the country. It is also one of the least populated, with only 278 644 inhabitants. The Aveyron is a high-level green tourist resort where you go there for its outdoor activities, including canoeing and kayaking on its rivers, including the eponymous river. Between the gorges of Aveyron, Najac, Vimenet, Saint-Geniez-d’Olt-et-d’Aubrac, Millau, Broquiès, Thérondels, Sévérac-d’Aveyron, Conques-en-Rouergues, Pont-de-Salars, Aguessac and Mostuéjouls, many sites allow you to make beautiful walks in nature.

If you're looking for a kayak in Aveyron, the editor has designed a mini-guide of sites where to rent a canoe or kayak to get off the rivers.

AAGAC Full Nature Base

Canoe can be made at the Najac nautical base, AAGAC. Located west of the department – not far from Tarn-et-Garonne (82) - Najac extends over a part of the gorges of Aveyron to the south of the Villefranche-de-Rouergue flaw. Doing canoe-kayak on the Aveyron in Najac allows you to enjoy the wild and wooded gorges, on many fasts accessible to all. The descent of the Aveyron is between Monteils and Laguépie, passing through Najac. The squad team will advise you on the right course according to your technical level.

• AAGAC Full Nature Base
• The Païsserou, 12 270 Najac
• 05 65 29 73 94

Villefranche Sports and Nature

Ville d’art et d’histoire classé “Grand site de Midi-Pyrénées”, Villefranche-de-Rouergue is the sub-prefecture of the Aveyron, with a population of 20,133. Please note if you come to make canöe-kayak in Villefranche-de-Rouergue in the summer: plan a lot of water and sun protections because it makes an average of 2°C more than in Rodez and Millau and the maximum average temperature can frequently rise up to 35°C and 40°C. With the company Villefranche Sports and Nature, you can make canoe-kayak in the gorges of the Aveyron, on a very quiet course, in kayaks from one to three places. The route allows you to discover many mills that produce electricity and explore the whole fauna, which can be found near the river. Initiation advice will be given to beginners who wish to familiarize themselves with this sport.

• Villefranche Sports and Nature
• Chemin du Teulel, 12 200 Villefranche-de-Rouergue
• 06 07 99 52 65.

Asvolt

Want to make canoe-kayak on le Lot ? At the border between Cantal (15) and Aveyron (12), there is a nautical base at the level of the commune of Conques-en-Rouergue. There are descents accompanied on a half day, using an experienced monitor. Reservation is requested in advance. The descent is between Entraygues and Le Port. Here is the address:

• Asvolt
• Port 15120 Older
• 04 71 49 95 81

Canoe rentals, kayaks, pedal boats and paddles

This body belongs to the sports department of the municipality of Argences-en-Aubrac, north of Aveyron. Commune formed in 2016 following the merger of the communes of Alpuech, Graissac, Lacalm, Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence, La Terrisse and Vitrac-en-Viadène, the rental service allows to kayak on the water level of Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence: renting pedal boats, canoes, kayaks, paddles and initiations

• Commune Argences-en-Aubrac
• Place des Tilleuls, Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence, 12 420 Argences-en-Aubrac
• 07 88 23 17 95.

O’Paddle d’Olt

A 7-kilometre course awaits you to kayak on the Lot River, in a wild and preserved natural setting, with buvette, hammock and picnics (on reservation). The hotel accommodates up to 100 people.

• O Paddle d’Olt
• La Grave, 12 130 Sainte-Eulalie-d’Olt
• 06 50 84 34 72.

Avenga canoë-kayak Saint-Geniez-d’Olt andAubrac

For kayaking on the Lot (or canoeing), the Avenga company allows to rent boats from St Geniez d’Olt. We choose the place of his journey according to his desires and his technical level. It is necessary to swim 25 meters and be able to put the head under water.

• AVENGA Canoe-Kayak
• La Boissière, 12130 Saint-Geniez-d’Olt
• 06 28 04 86 14.

Canoe Marmot

This company presents itself as the incontournable to go down the Lot en canoë-kayak. The departure takes place under the Pont-Vieux, in Saint-Geniez-d’Olt, through the Pont de Lous and the village of Cabanac. The hike allows you to explore the medieval village of Sainte Eulalie d’Olt, on a 6-kilometre journey (for half a day).

• Canoe Marmot
• Les Ifers, Saint-Geniez-d’Olt,12 130 Saint-Geniez-d’Olt-et-d’Aubrac
• 05 65 70 60 60

Office of canoe attendants

Located in Sévérac-d’Aveyron, this is what to do with canoeing in Aveyron in peace, letting yourself slip through the water, in the Gorges of the Tarn Aveyronnaises. Initiation, playful descent and internships are organized with graduate instructors. A free descent is also possible. It is possible to hike for 2 to 5 days.

• Office of Canoe Supporters
• Sevérac-le-Château, 12 150 Sévérac-d’Aveyron.

Millau Eaux Vives

The city of Millau has a sporting soul: surrounded by nature, it has an incredible natural heritage. To make canoe-kayak in Millau, Roc and Canyon make canoe-kayak at the beginning of the summer base, exploring the Gorges de la Dourbie and the Tarn valley with passage under the famous Viaduct de Millau.

• Roc and Canyon
• Summer base, 155, avenue de l’Aigoual, Rond point de Cureplat, 12100 Millau
• 05 65 61 17 77