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Hire kayaking, paddleboarding and pedal boat — Lake Pierre-Percée

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Plan your outing at Lake Pierre-Percée

Lake Pierre-Percée — Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Pedal boat. Lac de la Plaine lies below Pierre-Percée; the small lake’s Pôle Sports Nature is not a launch point on the large lake. Before booking, confirm minimum age, swimming requirements, supervision, boat capacity and supplied equipment, including suitable buoyancy aids. Ask what you need to bring and what happens if the outing is postponed.

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How should you choose an area?

Lac de la Plaine lies below Pierre-Percée; the small lake’s Pôle Sports Nature is not a launch point on the large lake. Choose the area for your outing, then confirm current conditions and activity limits; proximity on a map does not validate a route.

Lac de la Plaine lies below Pierre-Percée; the small lake’s Pôle Sports Nature is not a launch point on the large lake. These landmarks locate the area without certifying a public ramp or rental meeting point. Before travelling, confirm the authorised launch, parking, seasonal opening and return with the site manager; for a rental, also check the equipment collection address.

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AROUND THE SPOT

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Landscape and nature

Comprendre le secteur de Lac de Pierre-Percée

Lac de Pierre-Percée, dans le secteur de Lac de Pierre-Percée, près de Celles-sur-Plaine est un plan d’eau intérieur dont les rives peuvent offrir des accès, des expositions au vent et des usages très différents. Dans le secteur de Lac de Pierre-Percée, près de Celles-sur-Plaine, pour Lac de Pierre-Percée, entre Celles-sur-Plaine et Pierre-Percée, vérifiez la base ou la plage réellement ouverte, le stationnement, la température de l’eau, le niveau et les éventuelles zones naturelles ou réglementées avant de partir.

With children : Avant une sortie familiale à Lac de Pierre-Percée, dans le secteur de Lac de Pierre-Percée, près de Celles-sur-Plaine, confirmez l’âge minimal, l’aide à la flottabilité, la durée, les possibilités de pause et les conditions de retour.

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Heritage and culture

Paysage, patrimoine et découverte près de Lac de Pierre-Percée

Autour de Lac de Pierre-Percée, dans le secteur de Lac de Pierre-Percée, près de Celles-sur-Plaine, Celles-sur-Plaine et Pierre-Percée permettent de prolonger la sortie par la découverte de rives, barrages, plages, forêts, belvédères ou villages du bassin propres au territoire. Dans le secteur de Lac de Pierre-Percée, près de Celles-sur-Plaine, pour Lac de Pierre-Percée, le résumé local de la fiche situe l’ambiance du lieu ; complétez-le avec Explore Grand Est pour vérifier les accès, horaires, fermetures saisonnières et règles de protection avant de vous déplacer.

With children : Après l’activité à Lac de Pierre-Percée, dans le secteur de Lac de Pierre-Percée, près de Celles-sur-Plaine, privilégiez une découverte proche et publique afin d’éviter les trajets inutiles entre deux rives ou deux communes.

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CHOOSE YOUR ACTIVITY

What can you do in Lake Pierre-Percée?

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Kayaking

From beginners with supervision to experienced participants, depending on the area

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Paddleboarding

From beginners with supervision to experienced participants, depending on the area

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Pedal boat

From beginners with supervision to experienced participants, depending on the area

2 TOWNS AND AREAS

Choose where to start around Lake Pierre-Percée

Celles-sur-Plaine

Celles-sur-Plaine is a distinct access area for Lake Pierre-Percée. Compare its conditions and meeting point with the other local sectors before booking..

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Pierre-Percée

Pierre-Percée is a distinct access area for Lake Pierre-Percée. Compare its conditions and meeting point with the other local sectors before booking..

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RESPONSIBLE BOATING

Local conditions, safety and rules

Wind and water conditions

Local hazards vary between Celles-sur-Plaine and Pierre-Percée. Wear a buoyancy aid, follow the professional briefing and turn back early. Check the current forecast, local notices and the professional's instructions; a planned route must always adapt to conditions. The manager states that swimming is prohibited on both lakes and has not been offered at Lac de la Plaine since 2024. Kayak or pedal-boat activities do not authorise swimming; check any official reopening.

Markers and other users

Respect channels, swimming areas, harbours, other craft and local restrictions.

Protected areas

Do not land in prohibited or fragile areas; reserves may require permission.

Equipment

Use the required buoyancy equipment and follow the operator’s navigation limits.

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LOCAL FAQ

Frequently asked questions about water activities in Lake Pierre-Percée

Pierre-Percée · lac de la Plaine: which landmarks should you distinguish before choosing an outing?

Lac de la Plaine lies below Pierre-Percée; the small lake’s Pôle Sports Nature is not a launch point on the large lake.

How do you confirm the departure point at Lake Pierre-Percée?

Before travelling, ask for the exact authorised launch, equipment collection address and return point. For a guided outing, also confirm the meeting place: a beach, harbour or visitor landmark alone does not establish it.

How much time should you allow for the outing?

Ask about actual time on the water and total duration, including check-in, preparation and any transfer. Then choose an outing with the operator to suit the group and current conditions.

What should you check for children and equipment?

Before booking, confirm minimum age, swimming requirements, supervision, boat capacity and supplied equipment, including suitable buoyancy aids. Ask what you need to bring and what happens if the outing is postponed.

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