Sports activities

Canoe at the Longeville base

Pet Friendly

We speak English

Mental disability adaptation

Visually impaired adaptation

Reduced mobility adaptation

Descent of the Ain River by canoe-kayak, along 5 routes of 7, 14, 18, 24 or 32 km. Explore the Ain River or Longeville Lake (55 ha).

Canoe and paddle rental on the lake.
Ideal for a fun and refreshing afternoon!

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Base de Longeville is an associative leisure center located on the shores of Lake Longeville in Ambronay (01500). It is managed by the Canoë Kayak Club de la Vallée de l’Ain.​

We invite you to discover the practice of canoeing during a descent of the Ain River (5 routes to choose from), or during a trip on the lake in a canoe or paddle. Our dog friends are welcome for free on all activities!

The Longeville Base also includes: an associative snack bar, a bivouac area, a picnic area with barbecue, a beach volleyball court, a pétanque court, a ping-pong table, a room rental for your events... Everything you need to have a good time with friends or family!

The base is also a place of sport, culture and meetings thanks to its associative bar/snack bar, its sporting and cultural events, its sports and leisure fields, etc.

Come meet us to discover canoeing, paddleboarding, music, or just relax by the lake, with friends or family!​

On our site and our activities, for your events, we also welcome groups, bachelorette parties, bachelorette parties, associations, businesses, state services, schools, etc. Do not hesitate to contact us to ask for a tailor-made quote.

All of the profits generated by the Longeville Base go to the Ain Valley Canoe Kayak Club, and in particular allow the hiring of a trainer all year round, and the covering of numerous training costs. our young competitors. Doing an activity with us means supporting our association!
Other equipment:

Picnic area + paying barbecue
Boarding pontoon
Changing rooms, toilets, shower
Beach volleyball court (paying)

Shaded bivouac area (paying)
Rental of a kitchen / dining room with a surface area of ​​35m² that can accommodate around 25 people and is equipped with a gas cooker, fridges, microwave oven, crockery, tables and benches

Base approved by the French Canoe-Kayak Federation.
Equipment and navigation advice are provided by a state-qualified instructor. It is essential to know how to swim and know how to immerse yourself.
Bring a pair of closed shoes (old pair of sneakers).

Types

  • Sports activities

Adapted tourism

  • Wheelchair accessible with assistance
  • WC + grab bar + circulation space
  • Site, building fully accessible
  • Possibility to drop someone off in front of the site

Proposed activities

  • Canoe Kayak
  • Water sports

Comfort

Spoken languages

  • English

Services

  • Pet Friendly

Equipments

  • Playground
  • Picnic area.
  • Bar
  • Toilets
  • BBQ
  • Canoe / kayak base / Rowing
  • Boulodrome / Petanque ground / Fort bowling green
  • Parking
  • Park
  • Plage
  • Body of water
  • Coach parking
  • Showers
  • Free parking

Customer base

Minimum age: 6
Maximum group size: 80

Prices

Prices depending on the route and duration
Adult: 10 to 45 €
Child (6-10 years old): 7 to 25 €

Group rate from 10 people.
Shaded bivouac area: €6/night.

Shaded bivouac area: €6/night
Room rental for your events 250€/weekend

Payment method

  • Bank / credit card
  • Cheque
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers
  • Cash
  • Bank transfer

Opening

From June to August, open every day.
In May and September, every Saturday and Sunday. Weekdays by reservation only.

Advice from the Office

In case of rain

Do not panic ! Here are all our sheltered activities.

On the way back

To bring back a souvenir or something to treat yourself, stock up on local products from Pérouges in Bugey.