Lakes and rivers with a view

It is possible to swim with your dog:
– At the pond of Glandieu.
– At the lake of Virieu-le-Grand out of the swimming area.

– No, the waterfalls are sensitive natural areas. To preserve them, swimming, picnics and dogs are forbidden. Moreover, the waterfalls are not suitable for swimming, as falls on slippery rocks are frequent.

– No, like the waterfalls, the gorges de Thurignin are also sensitive natural areas where swimming is forbidden. The site is not adapted and includes dangerous zones (deep pools and strong water current in Spring).

– No, swimming is strongly discouraged.

– Barbecues are strictly forbidden in the swimming areas.

– Several departure points are possible nearby: from Seyssel or Chanaz with Prolynx Sports, in Porcieu-Amblagnieu with Récré Activ or in the nature reserve of the Rhone islands, the Guiers and on the Aiguebelette lake with Vertes Sensations.

– In Peyrieu, on a limited space, the jet ski is authorized within the framework of the club only.

– Canoeing and paddling are allowed on Lake Aiguebelette and Lake Bourget but not on the Bugey lakes.

– Yes, in Bugey Sud, fishing on the Rhône, public domain 2nd category, is authorized in the following localities: Culoz, Lavours, Cressin-Rochefort, Massignieu-de-Rives, Nattages, Magnieu, Belley, Brens, Virignin, Murs-Gélignieux (Cuchet) and Saint-Benoit.

– Salmonids, carnivores, whitefish, eels, burbot and catfish are caught.