To take advantage of the freshness water when the mercury on the thermometer rises, time for a stroll on the water or to admire the initiates slaloming between the doors of the white water stadium of Rebech de Foix, the Ariège river offers you several activities on its course.

A fantastic ride on the water

What could be better than a trip on the water, a trip down in a boat for a moment of escape, just to refresh yourself for discover nature from another angle. Everyone has their own boat in a kayak or in a duo or even a trio in the canoe, enjoy sailing and capsizing on the waves of the Ariège river. After all, let's say it, it is also a pretext for treat yourself to a refreshing swim !

Canoe-kayak at the Foix whitewater stadium
Ivan Olivier / Ariège Pyrenees Tourism
  • Le canoeing will allow you to go wandering in in family, riding a couple or between as a group.
  • Le kayak him, is entirely suitable for lonely escapees and walks between friends.
  • Let's not forget the stand-up paddle to stand up on the water and work on your balance!

The different routes

Depending on the service providers, canoe-kayak rental companies and Foix Canoe-Kayak Eau Vive club, different routes are offered.

Canoe-kayak descent in Foix

Descents are made between Ferrieres-sur-Ariege, Foix with his Rebech whitewater stadium and some even as far as Vernajoul at O Paddles Island. During your route, you take the white water stadium then you cross the county town of Foix which will offer you a unique point of view on its castle. Your walk will end in the shade of the lime trees of the island o paddles.

Attend slalom competitions at the Rebech whitewater stadium in Foix

If you are passionate about canoe Kayak or simply curious to see them launch and slalom kayakers between the gates, competitions sometimes take place at Rebech whitewater stadium in Foix, at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains.



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