What’s better than cooling down and taking a swim when the weather is hot?
You can choose between the local summer pools of Carbonne, Noé, Montesquieu-Volvestre and Rieux-Volvestre.
An indoor swimming-pool is also open all year in Rieux-Volvestre.
Rieux-Volvestre Swimming Pool
Route du Plan d'eau, 31310 RIEUX-VOLVESTRE
Phone: 05 61 87 68 32
Prices:
Adult: 3.00 €
Child: 1.50 €
Carbonne summer swimming pool
Rue du Pila, 31390 CARBONNE
Phone: 05 61 87 85 49
Open from early July to end of August
Swimming trunks are forbidden
Montesquieu-Volvestre summer swimming pool
21 avenue Simon de la Loubère, 31310 MONTESQUIEU-VOLVESTRE
Phone: 05 61 90 42 59
Open from early July to end of August
Noé summer swimming pool
156 route de Toulouse, 31410 NOEPhone: 05 61 87 42 87
Open in July and August
THE NATURAL POOLS
The Source Wake Park
This old gravel quarry has become a refreshing spot with water sports for all ages. You can try the water skiing cable and many other activities such as stand-up paddleboards or the aqua-park; an inflatable water park available for 6 year olds and above. The aqua-park is open from June to September. You can also enjoy other activities on land or simply sunbathe on the beach.
Opening times: all year long (aqua-park only from June to September)
Free activities: outdoor sport activities (skate-board, pétanque, ping-pong, beach volleyball, play area for children)
Paid activities: water-based activities (see prices on the website)
Pets must be on lead.
Contact: +33 (0)7 82 78 48 58 / +33 (0)7 81 04 13 55
Around :
Lake Sainte-Croix-Volvestre (09)
1 hour from Toulouse and 25 minutes from Rieux-Volvestre by car
This lake of two hectares is located in the heart of the village of Sainte-Croix-Volvestre, at the foot of the Ariegeoises Pyrenees. It resides in a green patch surrounded by Louis XIV’s forests of royal coniferous, at the lowest altitude across all of Europe.
Opening times: supervised free swimming in July and August.
Free activities: walk around the lake
Pets are not allowed.
Contact: +33 (0)5 61 04 60 55
Address: Village, 09230 Sainte-Croix-Volvestre
La Dourne Leisure centre (Carla-Bayle - 09)
1 hour from Toulouse and 30 minutes from Rieux-Volvestre by car
This small lake of 15 hectares is located at the foot of the sumptuous village of Carla-Bayle, nestled 400 meters high with a breathtaking view over the surrounding valleys and the Pyrenees. It is well-known for its artistic work. You can also enjoy this peaceful swimming spot, in the middle of nature. Opening times: supervised free swimming in July and August
Free activities: walk around the lake, access to the beach
Paid activities: play area (tennis, pelote basque, skate-park, children play area, ...)
Pets must be on lead.
Contact: +33 (0)5 61 68 53 53
Lake Mondély (09)
1 hour 30 minutes from Toulouse and 45 minutes from Rieux-Volvestre by car
This 50 hectare lake is located in a wild natural setting. Fed by the Lèze river, it is an exceptional spot for birdwatching, in the heart of the Couserans and the Ariegeoises Pyrenees, and only a few minutes away from the Mas-d’Azil cave.
Opening times: supervised free swimming in July and August
Free activities: walk around the lake, access to the beach
Paid activities: fishing
Pets must be on lead.
Contact: +33 (0)5 61 64 53 53
Address: Lac de Mondély, 09240 La Bastide de Sérou
Lake Montréjeau (31)
1 hour 15 minutes from Toulouse and 45 minutes from Rieux-Volvestre by car
In the heart of a peaceful and wooded setting, facing the Pyrenees, come and enjoy the pleasures of sun and nature on a beach of sand and grass. It is located at the foot of the town of Montréjeau on the edge of the Garonne. Since 2018, this swimming site is approved “Pavillon Bleu”, a categorical listing for lakes which rates the quality of their waters.
Opening times: supervised free swimming in July and August
Free activities: walk around the lake, access to the beach, children activities, sports
Paid activities: fishing, pedal boats, paddle-boarding, go-karting, bouncy castles
Pets: forbidden around the facilities, authorised on lead around the lake
Contact: +33 (0)5 61 95 84 17
Address: 1066 Coumarottes et Coustalats, 31210 Montréjeau
Leisure center of la Ramée (Toulouse – 31)
10 minutes from Toulouse centre and 45 minutes of Rieux-Volvestre by car
Only a few minutes away from the Capitole in Toulouse, the lake of La Ramée is an artificial lake of 243 hectares, but also the water source for the Pink City. This lake is a lovely spot for swimming for everyone. It is also home to plenty of sports and leisure activities.
Opening times: supervised free swimming in July and August
Free activities: walk around the lake, play area for children, free access to sports fields (Mountain Biking, ping-pong, tennis, basket-ball, roller-blading and other team sports)
Paid activities: rowing, stand-up paddle-boarding, kayaking, buggying, go-karting, golf
Pets: Pets are forbidden
Contact: +33 (0)5 61 22 22 00 - +33 (0)5 61 06 64 44
Address: 95 Chemin de Larramet, 31170 Tournefeuille
Lake Thesauque - drop-in Lauraguès (Nailloux - 31)
20 minutes from Toulouse and 1 hour from Rieux-Volvestre by car
Drop-in Lauragues welcomes you to the leisure park located by the lake of Thesauque next to the town of Nailloux on the edge of a lovely protected natural site, 20 minutes away from Toulouse. You can choose between having fun in the inflatable water park, enjoying a swim in the lake or relaxing on the beach.
Opening times: supervised free swimming from June to September
Free activities: walk around the lake, access to the beach
Paid activities: inflatable water park, pedal boats, canoes and stand-up paddle
Pets must be on lead.
Contact : +33 (0)7 68 50 18 00
Address : Lac de la Thésauque, 31560 Nailloux – Montgeard
Lake L'Orme Blanc - (Caraman-31)
45 minutes from Toulouse and 1 hour from Rieux-Volvestre by car
In the heart of the Lauraguais, enjoy this 5 hectare lake with its 80 meters of white sandy beach, surrounded by the famous valleys and woods of the region. It makes for the perfect spot for swimming and relaxing.
Opening times: supervised swimming in July and August
Free activities: walk around the lake
Paid activities: access to beach and swimming area (free for under 8 and locals, 1€ for ages 8 to 15 years old and 1,50€ for ages over 15 years old), fishing
Pets are forbidden.
Contact: +33 (0)5 62 18 81 60
Address: Étang de l'Orme Blanc, 31460 Caraman
Lake La Gimone (Saint-Blancard- 32)
1 hour 20 minutes from Toulouse and 1 hour from Rieux-Volvestre by car
This 6km long man-made lake between the Gers and the Haute-Garonne is ideally located at the borders of the Gascogne, the Comminges and the Magnoac. This large nature reserve is the perfect spot in which to relax.
Opening times: supervised free swimming in July and August from 1pm to 7pm
Free activities: walks around and nearby the lake
Paid activities: fishing, pedal boats, canoes
Pets must be on lead.
Contact: +33 (0)5 62 63 48 81 - +33 (0)5 62 66 05 65
Address: Base de Loisirs, 32140 Saint-Blancard
Leisure center of Saint-Ferreol (Revel - 31)
1 hour 10 minutes from Toulouse and 1 hour 30 minutes from Rieux-Volvestre by car
The lake of Saint-Ferreol near Toulouse, Castres and Albi is a lake created by the dam built by Pierre Paul Riquet during the XVII century in the heart of the Black Mountains. Listed as a protected UNESCO site, it feeds the famous Canal Du Midi.
Opening times: all year round - supervised free swimming in July and August
Free activities: beach, cycling and walking paths, arboretum
Paid activities: tree climbing, mountain bike and electric mountain bike hire, mini golf, pedal boats, catamaran, canoes, kayaking, waterball, stand-up paddle, trampoline, etc…
Pets must be on lead.
Contact : +33 (0)6 63 16 54 02
Address: Avenue de la plage, 31250 Revel St-Ferréol
