Cycling is an ideal way to see the Lot valley.  There is easy cycling along the road from Vieillevie out towards Grand Vabre and Flagnac or towards Conques and St Cyprien, along the banks of the Dourdou river.  From Entraygues towards Estaing the road follows the flat valley floor and there are plenty of access points down to the river. A little bit of effort and the many villages along the way offer shady stops in roadside cafés.

Location VTT
Pierre Yves Martin
12140 Entraygues
Tél: 06 11 92 24 38
pitouym@yahoo.fr

Details of recommended cycle routes (in English) can be found on the following website and maps can be downloaded or available at local tourist offices.

http://www.tourisme-entraygues.com/en/leisure/mountain-bike-scooter-road-cycling.php

If you would like a gentle cycle the road along the river from Entraygues out to Vieillevie is perfect!

Z.A.C du Puy d’Esban, 15130 Ytrac, France
+33 4 71 49 59 65
www.bowling-cantal.fr

Bowling alley with a decent restaurant and a play area for smaller children. Follow signs for Mantauban and Figeac from central Aurillac, the centra is on a small industrial estate on the outskirts of the town.

ASVOLT – Base canöe nature

Val de Saures, 12140 Entraygues-sur-Truyère
Tel. : 33 (0)4 71 49 95 81  – 33 (0)5 65 44 54 90
Email : canoe@asvolt.com
Website (English version): http://www.asvolt.com/en/

If you like the water this is a lovely day out. Rent a canoe at Entraygues and drift or paddle 10 or 20kms down the beautiful Lot river through stunning gorges, abundant with wild life. Stop off and picnic on one of the sandy beaches along the river and then continue to enjoy the ‘gentle’ excitement of a run down the rapids.

There are canoe stations at Entraygues and Vieillevie. You can hire canoes (Indian kayaks) for 2 people or kayaks (with splash decks) for 1 person.

The canoes are far more stable and easy to control than a kayak and even novices can manage. You can hire on a daily or half-day basis. Smaller children (5+) can be seated in the canoe with 2 adults (however, they should know how to swim). Lifejackets are provided for everyone along with a watertight container for picnics, cameras, etc. For inexperienced canoeists, you can either go from the canoe station at Entraygues or from La Porte (Vieillevie) down the river to Coursavy Bridge (half-day). From there you will be met by a minibus and taken back to the base. If you already have canoes, you can be taken up-river to Entraygues and come to the base at Vieillevie (half-day). This gives you enough time on both trips to canoe the 11kms, stop for a picnic on one of the little river beaches, have a swim or sunbathe. For the more adventurous, you can do a whole day from Entraygues to Coursavy Bridge. It makes a really good day or half-day and the scenery is even more spectacular from the water than the road. Telephone beforehand to check there are canoes available or that someone will be there in low season.

For information on other canoeing opportunities please look at the Averyon tourist board’s site CLICK HERE

There are plenty of other lakes and rivers in the area to try whether you have your own equipment or need to hire. The closest are the Lac de Sarrans at Lussac and just above Entyraygues town is Izaguette which is just off the D904 4 miles outside Entraygues (direction  Aurillac/Mur de Barrez).

This area of south west France is famous for its grottos, caves and wealth of prehistoric history.

Pech Merle

A fascinating series of prehistoric caves with cave paintings and geological features.
http://www.pechmerle.com/english/index.php

Gouffre de Padirac

Just north of St. Céré in the Lot, these amazing caves are worth a visit : combine it with a trip to the fabulous Chateau de Bretenoux nearby for a great day out. Take a guided boat tour through the chasms and caves on the underground river system and marvel at the fascinating geology.
http://www.gouffre-de-padirac.com/ – /en/padirac/welcome

Le Normandy
17 rue des Carmes
15000  Aurillac
0471481050
http://www.cineaurillac.fr/

Both the Truyère and the Lot and many local lakes provide excellent fishing for which you require a fishing permit. Please contact us for more information. The trout fishing season starts on 7^th March and runs through until October. With the permit you will receive details of what you can fish, when and where.  Fishing licences (Carte de Peche) are generally available from newsagents (Tabacs) or on-line and you can buy a weekly pass (Carte Hebdomadiare) for €32 or daily passes (Carte Journalière) for €10. The link for buying your “Carte de Peche” is below, the site is only in French, so let us know if you need help! You will need the postcode of the property you are renting so pease do ask and we will send it to you.

http://www.cartedepeche.fr

We can arrange a licence for you if you let us have the name(s) and preferred duration. You will need  passport photo to stick on the licence when you get it.

The river Lot is not only famous for its carp but pike perch, black bass, bream, chub, roach, tench, barbel, large catfish and the indigenous Ide (cross between a bream and a roach).

None of the local shops hire fishing tackle unfortunately, but we may be able to help with some basic equipment

Warning: please do not venture out onto any islands in the middle of the river as the flow of water is controlled by a dam that is opened periodically. You will see yellow signs along the river warning you of this.

Useful websites in English for fishing spots are:

Auvergne Tourism.com

Official Aveyron Tourist site

https://www.tourisme-aveyron.com/en/home

Many of local lakes such as the Lac du Moulinier at Monstsalvy also offer fishing.  You can buy a day pass for the lac du Moulinier at the “Bar de la Mairie, rue Marcellin Boule (opposite the Mairie), Montsalvy.

Other information is available on the Entraygues tourist office website: http://www.tourisme-entraygues.com/en/leisure/fishing.php

The 2 sites below are both pay and play

Domaine de Mezeyrac hotel du golf de Laguiole

12210, Soulages-Bonneval
Tel: 65 44 41 41

The golf course at Mezeyrac is considered to be one of the prettiest 9 hole courses in France and well worth a visit. Clubs can be hired there, green fees cover 2 rounds and there is an excellent inexpensive restaurant providing lunch and evening meals (see eating out).

DIRECTIONS: Take the D42 from the Lion D’Or at the far end of the main street in Entraygues. Follow the D.42 for about 12-15 miles, until having passed through the hamlet of Les Bessades, take the 2nd turning left D.644 (La Deveze and Les Gacens). Or from St Aman des Cots follow the golf signs (GOLF is signposted) to LE MEZARAC.

Golf de Haute Auvergne

2 Route du Golf, 15130 Sansac-de-Marmiesse
Website in English: http://www.golfdehauteauvergne.com/accueilen