Choose the right area, prepare your outing and find a watersports base near Lake Vouglans — La Mercantine.
Looking to hire a paddleboard, canoe, kayak, pedal boat or another water activity at Lake Vouglans — La Mercantine? Activities and equipment vary by season and by the operators around Port de la Mercantine, Plage de la Mercantine. Check availability for this spot directly before travelling.
Lake Vouglans — La Mercantine includes two distinct areas, Port de la Mercantine and municipal beach la Mercantine. Compare them before booking paddleboarding, kayaking, pedal boating, because access and conditions may differ.
Vouglans regulations identify public launch sites at Bellecin and La Mercantine. Use the marked access when open, never the swimming zone; check access conditions and the lake level with the municipality before travelling.
Lake Vouglans — La Mercantine: Port de la Mercantine and Plage de la Mercantine identify shores where access and exposure may differ. Check water level, temperature, wind and protected areas; a beach open for swimming is not automatically an authorised launch.
With children : With children, allow enough time for the return, check buoyancy aids and plan for cold, sun and breaks.
Official source · Jura Tourisme ↗Around Lake Vouglans — La Mercantine, the landmarks Port de la Mercantine and Plage de la Mercantine help plan an exploration of the area on land. Use local tourism information to choose paths and spaces open to the public. Check opening times, access, parking and nature protections; a place of interest is not permission to land.
With children : For the land visit, choose a short public route, carry water and check accessibility before setting out.
Official source · Jura Tourisme ↗Port de la Mercantine is a distinct access area for Lake Vouglans — La Mercantine. Compare its conditions and meeting point with the other local sectors before booking..
Ideal forPaddleboarding · Kayaking · Pedal boatArea shown here · details being verifiedPlage de la Mercantine is a distinct access area for Lake Vouglans — La Mercantine. Compare its conditions and meeting point with the other local sectors before booking..
Ideal forPaddleboarding · Kayaking · Pedal boatArea shown here · details being verifiedAt Vouglans, navigation is prohibited in swimming zones and for 1.4 km upstream of the dam. In zone B, SUP must remain within the 50 m shore strip; crossing is allowed only in B4. Check wind, water temperature, level, markers and current restrictions; wear a suitable buoyancy aid.
Respect channels, swimming areas, harbours, other craft and local restrictions.
Do not land in prohibited or fragile areas; reserves may require permission.
Use the required buoyancy equipment and follow the operator’s navigation limits.
The main listed activities are Paddleboarding, Kayaking, Pedal boat. Exact availability depends on the area, season and open operators.
Check the Crazy Blue map and the pages for Port de la Mercantine, Plage de la Mercantine. Confirm availability, departure point and conditions directly with the club.
One hour suits a first outing. For two hours or a half-day, adapt the route to the wind and the group’s level.
Booking is recommended in high season, especially for families and groups.
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Access, opening times, restrictions and conditions can change. Always check local information and the operator’s instructions before launching.