Grand Lac de Clairvaux in summer, seen from the eastern shore — Photo credit
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Hire kayaking, paddleboarding and pedal boat — Lakes Clairvaux

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Plan your outing at Lakes Clairvaux

Lakes Clairvaux — Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Pedal boat. At Clairvaux, watersports centre on Grand Lac; Petit Lac is private and swimming and fishing there are prohibited. 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?

At Clairvaux, watersports centre on Grand Lac; Petit Lac is private and swimming and fishing there are prohibited. Choose the area for your outing, then confirm current conditions and activity limits; proximity on a map does not validate a route.

At Clairvaux, watersports centre on Grand Lac; Petit Lac is private and swimming and fishing there are prohibited. 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 Lacs de Clairvaux

Lacs de Clairvaux, dans le secteur de Lacs de Clairvaux, près de Grand Lac 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 Lacs de Clairvaux, près de Grand Lac, pour Lacs de Clairvaux, entre Grand Lac et Petit Lac, 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 Lacs de Clairvaux, dans le secteur de Lacs de Clairvaux, près de Grand Lac, 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 Lacs de Clairvaux

Autour de Lacs de Clairvaux, dans le secteur de Lacs de Clairvaux, près de Grand Lac, Grand Lac et Petit Lac 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 Lacs de Clairvaux, près de Grand Lac, pour Lacs de Clairvaux, le résumé local de la fiche situe l’ambiance du lieu ; complétez-le avec Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Tourisme pour vérifier les accès, horaires, fermetures saisonnières et règles de protection avant de vous déplacer.

With children : Après l’activité à Lacs de Clairvaux, dans le secteur de Lacs de Clairvaux, près de Grand Lac, 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 Lakes Clairvaux?

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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 Lakes Clairvaux

Grand Lake

Grand Lac is a distinct access area for Lakes Clairvaux. Compare its conditions and meeting point with the other local sectors before booking..

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Petit Lake

Petit Lac is a distinct access area for Lakes Clairvaux. 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 Grand Lac and Petit Lac. 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.

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 Lakes Clairvaux

Which local limits should you check at Clairvaux?

At Clairvaux, watersports centre on Grand Lac; Petit Lac is private and swimming and fishing there are prohibited.

How do you confirm the departure point at Lakes Clairvaux?

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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