We all love this moment! The one where you load the trunk of the car ready to bask in the pill by carefully placing in your beach bag: your towel, your sunscreen, your swimsuit. The engine is running, heading towards the beaches of Velay.
White water or swimming pools,
It’s up to you to choose your refreshing bath!
The Velay region is located at the source of the wild Loire and Allier rivers, making it a unique playground for whitewater activities. The beaches along the banks of the Allier and Loire rivers await you for an afternoon of fun.
Sand for sunbathing, picnic tables, and rocks for cannonballs! In Monistrol d'Allier, Vivier beach is your source of refreshment. It's laid out around a natural pool formed by the Allier River and offers a welcome relaxing break just a short walk below the GR65 hiking trail. More fine sand, a verdant beach in a stunning volcanic and granite setting: no doubt about it, you're in Prades. Its beach, nestled between the Allier River and the surrounding hillsides, is popular for swimming as well as kayaking, canoeing, and rafting.
Fancy a swim in a volcano? We've got just the thing… Lake Bouchet , between the Loire and Allier rivers, is a popular and supervised swimming spot during the summer season! A volcanic crater filled with water, perfect for cooling off on beautiful summer days.
SWIMMING IN VELAY
