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Home<\/a><\/span> Experiences – Hautes-Alpes<\/a><\/span> Experiences – Hautes-Alpes<\/a><\/span> Boating<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Boating<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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The breath of water<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Hautes-Alpes, water is more than just a backdrop. It’s alive, vibrant, indomitable at times. It lashes the cheeks, grips the arms, kindles the heart. When the sun beats down on the peaks and the wind picks up, the Hautes-Alpes becomes an invitation to dive, row and slide. To feel your body aligned with the rhythm of nature. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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IQ Foil <\/strong>‘s young European prodigies compete in a championship on the great lake of Serre-Pon\u00e7on<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Lac de Serre-Pon\u00e7on, <\/strong>from the sea to the mountains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Serre-Pon\u00e7on<\/a> is the ocean of the Alps<\/strong>. A turquoise giant where anything is possible. Paddle at sunrise, sail when the thermals rise, water ski or wakeboard to feel the bite of speed, kitesurf to literally tear yourself away from the cow floor. The beaches invite you to play summer games, the coves to swim, and the boats open the way to sailing in pure freedom. You don’t come to Serre-Pon\u00e7on to be a spectator: you come to play, to experience water to the full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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R. Morel<\/div><\/div>

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Bodies of water, <\/strong>hidden gems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Veynes<\/strong>, Champsaur<\/strong>, La Germanette<\/strong>, Rosans<\/strong>, Eygliers<\/strong>, La Roche de Rame<\/strong> or Les 3 Lacs<\/strong>: so many intimate lakes to tame the element. Paddle, sail, swim or take a dip before stretching out on the shore – everything is done gently. Designed with families and beginners in mind, these sites also offer that little extra that makes all the difference: a zip line, supervised swimming and an alpine setting that enhances every moment. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Alpes Photographies<\/div><\/div>

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Serre-Pon\u00e7on<\/div>

a sea in the mountains<\/p><\/div>

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Boating<\/strong> highlights<\/h2>\n\n
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O. Lefebvre<\/div><\/div>

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Lake Serre-Pon\u00e7on<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Competitions on Lake Serre-Pon\u00e7on<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every year, Europe’s largest man-made lake becomes a favorite playground for sailing, paddle and other water sports enthusiasts. Among the major competitions, Lac de Serre-Pon\u00e7on has had the honor of hosting the Tour Voile, the IQ Foil championship and serving as the official training site for the 2024 Olympic Games. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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OT Serre-Pon\u00e7on<\/div><\/div>

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Embrun<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Outdoormix Festival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Outdoormix Festival in Embrun is Europe’s biggest outdoor gathering for riders, music fans and lovers of the great outdoors. Four days of spectacular outdoor competitions (kayaking, mountain biking, slackline, kiteboarding, longboarding…), electro and rock concerts under the stars, a community village and a cool roots-festive atmosphere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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OT Serre-Pon\u00e7on<\/div><\/div>

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Lake Serre-Pon\u00e7on<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Floating concerts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The principle is simple: the artists play on a stage set on the water, and the public enjoy the live music from the beach, the pontoon or even from a boat. Rock, electro or jazz, each edition mixes genres but retains the same magic: that of listening to music surrounded by mountains, your gaze lost between stars and reflections. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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