BASE DE LOISIRS DU TARN ET DE LA GARONNE

About

The Base de Loisirs du Tarn et de la Garonne lies in 25 hectares of nature at the meeting point between the Tarn and Garonne Rivers in Saint Nicolas de la Grave. The 18km without portage sailing capacity (36km return) provides the best conditions for first class elite training. The diverse and open lake has several sailing options from the same departure point. The pool is an average of 150m wide. The lake is solely for sports in a natural and unspoilt setting.

Sports: Rowing, Canoe, Para rowing, Para canoe

Specifications

 • Site: River 

 • Possible markers for 2000m

 • Navigable length: 25,000m

 • Equipment available: Lifeboat/Life jackets/First aid equipment (foil blanket etc.)/Covered boat storage area/Ramp for motorboat launch/Secure car park/Footpath around the water

 • Nearby facilities: 1 large pitch for football and rugby/1 outdoor heated pool

Previously hosted

 • Rowing clubs and squads for annual training: Pôle Espoirs de Toulouse / Club Nautique de Bordeaux / Cercle de l’Aviron de Marseille etc.

 • Canoe training: national short solo and team selection, canoe sprint regional championships in 2021, Saint-Laurent Blangy Club/Nevers Club/Mulhouse Club/Alsace Regional Canoe Committee etc.

Facilities

 • Internet access

 • Equipment available for private use

 • Secure storage area

 • On-site accommodation

 • Infirmary

 • Nearest hospital: 34km

 • Relaxation room

 • Weight room

 • Meeting room

 • Video room

 • Transport service

 • Disabled transport service

On-site accommodation: 85 people

On-site catering: 200 people

Specific meals available 

Dining room available for private hire 

Disabled access 

Location