Activities
Activities around the lake
Choose the mood for the day
Start with what you feel like doing, then scroll down to find providers, practical details and more detailed outing ideas.
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Start with the lake
Swimming, pedal boats, paddleboarding, a play area, sailing and an easy pause by the water.
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Family day out
Treetop adventure courses, fun trails, zip lines and activities that are easy to arrange with children.
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Try something different
Rail biking, mountain biking, e-biking or quad biking: ideas for discovering the landscapes differently.
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Enjoy the outdoors gently
Horse riding, putting golf or a relaxed walk: ways to move without necessarily looking for a challenge.
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Go hiking
The Mezenc summit, footbridge, waterfalls and panoramas for gaining a little height.
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Choose a good place to eat
Nearby restaurants and ideas for a day out in Le Puy-en-Velay.
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Activities at Domaine La Rouveure
From age 8. Paintball, treetop adventure, four colour-coded courses and two zip-line courses.
Between €15 and €50 depending on the activity. Booking recommended. visit website
Parc Aventure de l’Écureuil
10 fun courses, 130 obstacles with zip lines, totems, slacklines and 1.6 km of aerial routes.
Prices vary by age and course, from €13 to €29. visit website
Vélorail du Velay
An outdoor activity to enjoy the landscapes and viaducts in a different way.
Adults €18, young people €9, children aged 1 to 5 free with a car seat. Booking required. visit website
Domaine de Gory
Routes from 11 to 44 km, GPS circuits starting from the estate and safety equipment provided.
From €14 to €40, mountain bike or e-bike, half-day or full-day. visit website
Rando Quad 3D
Discovery, relaxed, thrill or adventure quad rides, guided by an instructor.
A/B licence, or from age 16 with a BSR. Helmet and gloves provided. From €65 to €220. visit website
Hikes around the gite
A short trip to Les Estables
Croix de Pécatta
2 hr round tripHead for the Mezenc summit: from Croix de Pécatta, allow about 1 hour to reach the top.
Chaudeyrolles waterfall
2 hr 15 loopSalin waterfall, a picnic with family or friends, peace and serenity in mountain country.
Get a little higher
Grazac
1 hr 50 round tripThe Gorges du Lignon footbridge: crossing it lets you dive into the landscape and take in its majesty.
Araules
1 hr 30 round tripPic du Lizieux offers superb 360-degree views over the Lignon valley, the Mezenc, the Meygal and sometimes the Alps.
Nearby restaurants
Pizz’in Tence
TenceExcellent pizzas, a small colourful and very friendly terrace in the heart of the village.
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Le Thymallus
TenceCreative dishes, lovely combinations and perfectly balanced seasoning for a delicious moment.
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Restaurant de la Poste
TenceGenerous traditional cuisine, right through to the eagerly awaited dessert: the irresistible pastry trolley.
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Yummy Sushi
YssingeauxAll-you-can-eat restaurant, with dishes prepared to order on site, fresh or hot.
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Ici & Là-Bas
Le Chambon-sur-LignonAn unusual table with a floral, warm and friendly atmosphere. Land-and-sea specialities, fish and shellfish.
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Le Puy-en-Velay
Ravin de Corboeuf
A small canyon of colourful clay cliffs, formed several million years ago.
Notre-Dame de France
From Rocher Corneille, a unique panorama over the cathedral and the Le Puy basin.
Le Puy Cathedral
An iconic site, marked by the history of pilgrims and the slope of Mont Anis.
City centre
Place du Martouret, the Town Hall, Place du Plot or Rue Raphaël: a wander well worth taking.
Puy des Lumières
A show to discover on the city facades during the summer season.
Polignac Fortress
A commanding position with 360-degree views over the Velay mountains, Meygal and Mezenc.
More good places to eat
Le Grand Bowl d’Air
Refined and surprising dishesTraditional classics with an original touch.
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L’Écu d’Or
Unusual place, original homemade cuisineA vaulted ceiling in a medieval chapel, hearty French dishes and Loire wines.
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La Fabrique des Étoiles
Excellent value for moneyOpen Tuesday to Saturday, lunch and dinner, with a terrace for outdoor dining.
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Le Pas Sage
Typical regional dishesGreen lentils from Le Puy, truffade and authentic dishes, with vegetarian options.
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Café Bistrot L’IB
Bistro with local productsA menu that changes daily and bistro-style cuisine at lunchtime.
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Return to calm
A morning outing, the lake in the afternoon, a good restaurant or a return to the spa: the surrounding area can be enjoyed without an overloaded schedule.
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