Mercus nautical base

  • Sport
  • Water sports
  • Recreational activities
  • Leisure complex
  • Nautical ski lift
  • Nautical base
Elevation : 480m
Route d'Amplaing, 09400 Mercus-Garrabet

Description

A unique site in Ariège, located on the shores of Lake Mercus, a 45-hectare lake. Free access to the lake year-round.
Access to the site, its beach (unsupervised), and its bar-restaurant is open to the public and free all day long during the summer. Water sports are available daily from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. during the summer; morning sessions are available by reservation for groups of 9 or more. To cool off and have fun, we offer water activities suitable for everyone: from the water ski lift to pedal boats, stand-up paddleboarding, and XXL paddleboarding, there’s something for all ages and tastes. Water Ski Lift: 760-meter loop, accommodating 8 skiers at a time. Thrill-seekers can enjoy this invigorating and eco-friendly recreational sport: water skiing, wakeboarding, knee boarding (on your knees), wake skating...For experienced riders, three modules are available: 2 kickers and a flat box. A boat will pick you up if you fall and take you back to the dock for another try. (Ages 8 and up; must know how to swim; safety equipment provided; activity supervised by a BNSSA-certified lifeguard). Pedal Boats: Up to 4 people can ride per pedal boat and enjoy the river on a route up to 3 km long. It’s a chance to peacefully take in the scenery along the Ariège River, where even the youngest children can join in. Stand-up paddleboarding: Whether you’re looking for a leisurely paddle or a more athletic challenge, stand-up paddleboarding is a fun and accessible activity. Standing on a board, you propel yourself forward with a paddle. Giant paddleboarding: Same concept as paddleboarding… but with 6 people on an XXL board: fun and spills guaranteed! For all activities, life jackets are required and provided.

Services

Car park
Animals accepted

Rates

Adults: from €15 (Water-skiing 1h)
Water-skiing - 2h: €25
Wake board rental: €5
Giant Paddle 1h (for 4 to 6 people): €25
Stand up Paddle - 1h: €12
Stand-up Paddle - 2h: €30
Pedalos 1h : €16

Full wetsuit hire: €4
Shorty wetsuit rental: €2.

Group rates for 9 people or more.

Payment methods

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Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 60 Maximum number of people

Openings

From 27 June 2026 until 30 August 2026

From 27 June 2026 until 30 August 2026
Monday
13:30 - 19:30

Tuesday
13:30 - 19:30

Wednesday
13:30 - 19:30

Thursday
13:30 - 19:30

Friday
13:30 - 19:30

Saturday
13:30 - 19:30

Sunday
13:30 - 19:30

Location

Mercus nautical base
Elevation : 480m
Route d'Amplaing, 09400 Mercus-Garrabet

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot
  • 10 - 20 min from a train station by bike
  • 10 - 20 min from an SNCF station by electric bike
  • Less than 10 minutes from a train station by car
Updated on 14 August 2026 at 15:28
by Office de Tourisme des Pyrénées Ariégeoises
(Offer identifier : 6236718)
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