Base nautique de Garabit

Base nautique de Garabit is a marina and activity centre on the Garabit-Grandval lake in Cantal, France, located at the foot of the famous Garabit Viaduct (built by Gustave Eiffel) in the municipality of Val d'Arcomie. The lake is fed by the Truyère river and stretches over more than 27 km, with views of landmarks such as the Château d'Alleuze and the Grandval dam.

The base serves as the gateway for motorboat activities on the lake. Launching your boat is free, and boat owners can rent a berth (pontoon) by the day, week, month or for the whole season. The season typically runs from late April to late October, with daily opening hours in peak season from morning to evening.

On site you can rent motorboats (with or without a boating licence), jet skis and pedal boats, and try water skiing, wakeboarding and towable tube rides. There is also a restaurant and bar – 'L'Escale' – with a lakeside terrace where you can relax between activities. Anglers can buy fishing licences and bait on site.

The surroundings offer scenic views in the Truyère gorges, with sight of the iconic Garabit Viaduct and opportunities for excursions to other attractions around the lake. Come and enjoy the water activities and the relaxed lakeside atmosphere.