Freshly labeled Respirando Station, the community of communes of Auzon in Haute-Loire, 1h30 from Clermont-Ferrand, definitely has all the big stuff! When we think of mountain biking, canoeing, swimming or climbing, it is not Auzon, Champagnac-le-Vieux or Lempdes-sur-Allagnon that come directly to mind... However, this territory has everything to seduce sportsmen at heart . The proof in numbers.

3,5 hectares for swimming 

This is the surface area of ​​the Champagnac-le-Vieux lake with the Blue Flag label. A label that rewards exemplary water quality and environmental management. Large green expanses, playground and supervised swimming in summer.

410 m zip line above the lake

La zip line from Champagnac-le-Vieux lake is already the longest in Haute-Loire! And if you want to prolong the pleasure, a 300m return zipline, as well as seven acrobatic courses in the trees await the hotheads in the tree climbing park overlooking the lake.

257 km by bike

It is the cumulative distance of 12 mountain bike circuits which criss-cross the territory of Auzon community. You can even rent electric bikes at the starting point of Lempdes-sur-Allagnon !

2m ascent

This is the cumulative elevation gain on the 5 trail circuits fromAuzon. Among them, a circuit reserved for intensive training and another for a night racing experience.

20 climbing routes

This is the number of channels that the Rock of the Alagnon, in Lempdes. A climbing wall 18 m above the river. And there is something for all levels! The name of the most difficult route (6B) already gives chills: “La Grande Boucherie”! But fortunately, Yannick Sports is there to guide us.

32 beacons to find

32 beacons are to be unearthed over the 3 orientation courses de Vezezoux. Among them, a family circuit of 10 beacons which resembles a treasure hunt; one of 9 beacons and 6 km, a little more sporty; and a red of 13 beacons and 8,5 km.

16 hiking trails

They are 16 to furrow along the Allier river or on the slopes of the Livradois. An opportunity to discover a nugget like Saint-Vert, whose beautiful stones nestled in the secrecy of forest slopes testify to its past as a Casadean priory. Go to the "Hiking in Haute-Loire" application!

12 m³/s of white water

This is the flow of the Alagnon river at Lempdes. Something to have fun with canoeing or with a cane fishing ! of the outdoor activities to discover with friends or family!

170 campsites

This is the number of pitches at the water's edge of the two campsites***. Added to this are bungalows, trappers' tents, chalets, lodges, bed and breakfasts... We are spoiled for choice to find our corner of paradise after our energizing day!

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