Activities with water

en Pays Horloger

Water activities on the Doubs and the Dessoubre

Everyone in the water!

Summer is finally here, we've been waiting for it impatiently! And summer means rising temperatures...
Here's our selection of water activities to help cool off. There's something for everyone: canoeing, paddleboarding, fishing, swimming, canyoning... All you have to do is choose yours and take the plunge!

Canoe

For your summer vacation, treat yourself → a canoe trip on the Doubs !

– The walk between Goumois and the Moulin de Plain will offer you maximum fun when passing through the rapids.
– You can also choose downstream, on the Doubs, more or less lively waters for an accompanied descent in the Saint-Hippolyte sector.
– And for fans of smooth water, choose the Doubs basins, the view is magnificent!
– Near the city, towards Morteau.

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In Goumois

All summer from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (depending on water flow)

Canoeing in Goumois

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On the Doubs Basins

All summer (depending on water level)

Canoeing on the Doubs Basins

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In Saint-Hippolyte

Tuesdays and Saturdays in summer with accompanied descent

Canoeing in Saint-Hippolyte

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À Morteau

All summer

Canoeing in Morteau

Paddleboard

You want to discover the magnificent landscapes along the Doubs ? So take advantage of the paddle rental at the port of Chaillexon in Villers-le-Lac to admire them or from the Nautique, depending on the water level of the basins. calm waters of the Doubs basins are perfect for giving you time to contemplate the landscape, but be careful not to fall over!

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Paddleboarding on the Doubs Basins

All summer (depending on water level)

Canoeing on the Doubs Basins

Fishing

If you are a fishing enthusiast, the Pays Horloger is the ideal destination for you. two beautiful rivers who cross it, the Doubs and the Dessoubre, there is no shortage of fish: trout, grayling, pike, pikeperch, perch, etc. You will not be disappointed!

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On the Doubs and the Dessoubre

On the Doubs, in 2nd and 1st category, and on the Dessoubre in 1st category.
From March (general opening of fishing)

To fish

Swimming pools

This summer, if you feel like taking a dip, you can go to one of the two swimming pools du Pays Horloger in the town of Fins or Maîche. They are both equipped with large pools, play and relaxation areas, so there is something for everyone!

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Val de swimming pool Morteau

Competitive swimming, leisurely swimming, balneotherapy and even water games for children.

Val de swimming pool Morteau

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Maîche swimming pool

Two pools, a water slide, a jacuzzi as well as a hammam and sauna.

Maîche swimming pool

Picnic on the banks of the Dessoubre

Summer rhymes with picnic. Give yourself a moment of relaxation by the waterThe banks of the Dessoubre are full of beautiful places to spread out your tablecloth, have a bite to eat, take your time, lounging around... Something to delight young and old alike.

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Picnic by the water

– Along the Dessoubre, between Saint-Hippolyte and the Voyèze to enjoy picnic tables
– Nautical at Morteau
– In Goumois

Canyoning

The Chaudières Canyon is very small, so ideal for beginners and sharing a great time with the family ! Even children can try canyoning. Since it's small, it's quick to do, and you can do it several times, which is ideal for reassuring yourself and feeling more and more comfortable. Plus, it's nice and cool, and it's very pretty!

Cool off in summer

In the shade of a tree, on the edge of a river, one evening in Pays Horloger (yes, the nights are cool here), a visit to a cave (beware of thermal shock)... Here are some ideas for keeping cool this summer.

Cool break!

Even more ideas, in the water or on land, this summer in Pays Horloger

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