Activité · Lac des Vieilles-Forges
Pedal boat rental at Lac des Vieilles-Forges, Ardennes
Rent a pedal boat for an easy, sociable trip on Lac des Vieilles-Forges, in the French Ardennes: up to 5 people on board, from age 3 with an adult, on a closed 150-hectare lake. Dogs are welcome on board.
At a glance
- On your own: pedal boat for up to 5 people, €18 for 30 minutes, €25 for 1 hour, €32 for 2 hours (per boat). Life jackets provided.
- As an experience: Cap Famille, 1 hour of pedal boating then 1 hour 30 of orienteering in the forest, from €49 for 3 people (€59 for 4, €69 for 5).
- Who for: from age 3, with an adult. No experience needed.
- Weight: 390 kg maximum per pedal boat and 120 kg maximum per person. The number of passengers depends on their weight.
- With your dog: dogs are welcome on our boats, on a lead on land.
- When: from Saturday 10 April 2027. See opening times (in French).
How would you like to enjoy it?
On your own
Pedal boat rental
Choose how long you want, then set off at your own pace, with family or friends.
- Up to 5 people, within the 390 kg limit per pedal boat: the number depends on weight
- 120 kg maximum per person
- From 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Life jackets provided and compulsory
- Online booking
From €18 for 30 minutes, per boat
As an experience
Cap Famille: pedal boat and orienteering
Relaxing on the water, then an orienteering game in the forest: an outing for young and old.
- 1 hour of pedal boating, then 1 hour 30 of orienteering
- About 2 hours 30 in total
- From age 6, 3 to 5 people
- Life jackets, maps and compasses provided
- Pedal boat weight limit: 390 kg in total
From €49 for 3 people, €69 for 5
Rental prices
| Boat | 30 min | 1 hour | 2 hours | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedal boat | €18 | €25 | €32 | Up to 5 people, 390 kg maximum per pedal boat and 120 kg per person: the number depends on weight. From age 3 with an adult. Life jackets provided |
Cap Famille package: from €49 for 3 people (€59 for 4, €69 for 5), about 2 hours 30, life jackets, maps and compasses provided.
Rental prices are per pedal boat, life jackets included, whatever the number of people on board, up to 5 people and 390 kg.
Dogs welcome
Bring your dog on board
Dogs are welcome on all our boats and on our paddle boards, pedal boats included.
- Your dog comes on board with you for the whole outing.
- On land, dogs must be kept on a lead.
- We do not provide life jackets for dogs.
- Bring fresh water and a towel for your dog.
Key facts
- Age
- From age 3, with an adult
- Level
- No experience needed, no current on the lake
- Capacity
- Up to 5 people per pedal boat, depending on their weight
- Maximum weight
- 390 kg per pedal boat and 120 kg per person: the number of passengers depends on their weight
- Duration
- From 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Fleet
- 18 pedal boats
- Safety
- Life jacket compulsory, provided
- Insurance
- Personal liability insurance required for all activities
- Dogs
- Welcome on boats and paddle boards, on a lead on land. No dog life jackets provided
- Deposit
- Proof of identity required for all equipment rental
- Last departure
- 1 hour before the base closes
- Payment
- Bank card, cash and Chèques-Vacances (ANCV)
- Season
- 10 April to 26 September 2027
- Opening times
- Weekends first, then every day from 28 June to 5 September: see the 2027 calendar
- Address
- D 40 E, 08500 Les Mazures (Ardennes, France), about 20 km north of Charleville-Mézières. Free parking nearby
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Why choose a pedal boat on Lac des Vieilles-Forges?
- Open to everyone: from age 3, no particular experience needed.
- Together: up to 5 people on board, ideal for families and friends.
- A natural setting: a 150-hectare lake surrounded by forests, in the heart of the Ardennes Regional Nature Park.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I rent a pedal boat in the Ardennes?
At Lac des Vieilles-Forges, in Les Mazures, in the French Ardennes, about 20 km north of Charleville-Mézières. Cap Ardennes Events has been renting pedal boats there since 2016, on a 150-hectare lake.
How many people can fit in a pedal boat?
Up to 5 people per pedal boat, but the number depends on weight: 390 kg maximum per pedal boat and 120 kg maximum per person. If the total exceeds 390 kg, the group splits between two pedal boats. The price is per pedal boat, whatever the number of people on board.
From what age can you go pedal boating?
From age 3, with an adult. A life jacket is compulsory and provided.
How long should I choose?
From 30 minutes (€18) to 2 hours (€32), with 1 hour (€25) in between. Prices are per pedal boat.
Can I book online?
Yes. You see availability in real time and pay securely online.
Can my dog come on board?
Yes: dogs are welcome on all our boats and on our paddle boards. On land, they must be kept on a lead. We do not provide life jackets for dogs. These rules are on the practical information page (in French).
What happens if the weather is bad?
Rain alone is not a reason to cancel. If conditions become dangerous (storm, strong wind), we cancel or stop the outing and offer you a postponement or a refund. The limits are on the lake weather page (in French), and the rules in our terms and conditions of sale.
Do I need insurance?
Yes: personal liability insurance is required for all our activities.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
The cancellation and change rules are set out in our terms and conditions of sale (in French).
What is the Cap Famille package?
It is an outing of about 2 hours 30: 1 hour of pedal boating, then 1 hour 30 of orienteering in the forest, from age 6, for 3 to 5 people, at €49 for 3, €59 for 4 or €69 for 5. Life jackets, maps and compasses are provided. The pedal boat weight limit (390 kg in total, 120 kg per person) applies. See the Cap Famille package (in French).
Combine with
- Cap FamillePedal boat then orienteering in the forest (in French)
- Packages and experiencesSeveral activities in one outing
- Lake weatherWind, water temperature, limits for each activity (in French)
- GroupsCompanies, associations, schools: request a quote
- Plan your visitAccess, parking, services (in French)
- Any questions?Write to us, we reply quickly