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The
Ourthe offers some very picturesque descents. It's safe with
kids as the Ourthe isn't that deep. There are no rapids, just a
tiny waterfall (30 cm) close to La Roche.
Compared
to the descents of the Lesse, the Ourthe offers a less crowded
descent. There is no need to use public transport to the
starting points as busses from the providers will drop you off.
Whereas you will pay for "extras" on the Lesse
(lighter paddles, comfortable kayaks,..)... one price: all-in!
Three
famous descents :
- All
year round: From the Nisramont dam to La Roche (25 km,
whole day)
- All
year round: From Maboge to la Roche (10 km, a few
hours).
- October
1st till March 15th: Houffalize direction
Nisramont: Kayak rental + 4 different starting points (Moulin
Bock, Camping
C&P) walking distance from the chalet.
- High
season: gentle floating on the dam of Nisramont
Take
your car to La Roche, approx. 20 kilometers (one of the most
beautiful roads in the Ardennes), and pay for a kayak trip at
one of the kayak providers. You will find them in and around La
Roche. Free transport to one of the starting points.
- Ardenne-Avonture
(La Roche); Brandsport
(La Roche), Les
Kayaks de L'ourthe (La Roche) Price: approx. 12 EUR
(10km).
- You
can combine kayaking with a Mountain-bike trip La Roche -
Maboge.
- Possibility
to rent a watertight barrel for your clothes and other items
- €2, pay in bus
- Doubble
and single kayaks
How
to get there?
- Follow
the road to La Roche (street alongside the Ourthe)
- Nisramont
dam: at approx. 10kms from the chalet - signpost to the
left
- In
La Roche: Follow the "P" signs (Parking). You can
find a few kayak rental providers in and around La
Roche.
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