On the water
In the forest
With the family
In a group
Pedal boat
A peaceful ride with family or friends, up to 5 people per pedal boat.
From €18 per boat
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Experience
the adventure
in the heart of
the Ardennes !
Choose your adventure
Nature activities for everyone, in the heart of the Ardennes.
Lake highlights
Choose your way to enjoy the lake.
Lake classics
Canoe and kayak
Paddle at your own pace on a calm 150-hectare lake, with no current.
From €12 per hour
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Stand up paddle
Classic stand up paddle: glide across the water, alone or with friends.
From €12 per person, 1 hour
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All our activities
Pedal boat, canoe, paddle, mountain bike, axe throwing and more: book online.
Also worth trying
Electric paddle board
Glide effortlessly across the water thanks to electric assistance.
From €25 per hour, per board
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Giant paddle board
Up to 8 on a single board: paddle together, laugh together.
€50 per board (1 hour), from €6.25 per person
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Axe throwing
Aim, throw, hit the target: the lake's most unusual activity, with an instructor.
€16 per person
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Orienteering
Map and compass in hand, set off to find the checkpoints, with family or friends.
From €10 per person
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Mountain bike rental
The forest landscapes of the Ardennes, in three lengths: 2 hours (Cap Découverte), 4 hours (Cap Aventure) or 7 hours (Cap Grand Tour).
From €18 for 2 hours
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Cap Ardennes Events · Lac des Vieilles-Forges
Showing the Ardennes at their very best
On the water and in the forest, every outing rests on three values.
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Authenticity
A real lake, a real forest and a team that knows them by heart.
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Friendliness
With family, friends or colleagues: good spirits, enthusiasm and clear guidance.
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Respect for the area
The lake and the forest belong to everyone: we look after them, and invite you to do the same.
At the heart of every outing: your safety and your satisfaction.
- Adventure guidesA team that knows every path.
- Safety equipment providedLife jackets on the water, helmets with the mountain bikes.
- Online bookingFrom each activity page, with secure payment.
Groups
Companies, friends, stag and hen parties: a tailor-made day by the lake.
Team building
Companies and seminars
Energise your team with unforgettable adventures: giant paddle board, axe throwing, team raids.
- Giant paddle board
- Axe throwing
- Raid and orienteering
From 8 people
Groups of friends
Birthday, reunion, day out with friends: have fun together by the lake, from pedal boats to the giant paddle board.
- Giant paddle board with drinks
- Axe throwing
- Pedal boats and kayaks
Stag and hen parties
Stag and hen parties
Challenges, laughter and giant paddle boarding by the lake: a day to remember before the big day.
- Giant paddle board
- Water jousting
- Axe throwing
Tell us what you would like, your date and the number of people: we will reply with a tailor-made proposal.
A 150-hectare lake in the heart of the Ardennes
In the heart of the Ardennes Regional Nature Park, about twenty minutes from Charleville-Mézières: our base has welcomed visitors by the water since 2013.
Plan your visitOur partners
By the lake, the day continues with our neighbours: enough to keep the whole family busy.
Three worlds by the lake: pirate tree-top adventure, nature park and inflatable water park.
- Le Corsaire VolantA tree-top adventure park on a pirate galleon, from age 6. Visit the website (opens in a new tab)
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Wi-SplashAquapark Vieilles Forges Beach: a 1,200 m² inflatable water park, from age 7.
Visit the website (opens in a new tab)
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Elfy ParkThe elves' village, to explore deep in the forest.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum age for each activity?
Pedal boats are open from age 3, with an adult on board. Canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle and the giant paddle board are offered from age 6 (with an adult on the board for children on the giant paddle board): you must be able to swim 25 metres. The electric paddle board can be ridden from age 12. On mountain bikes, children can ride from 1.20 m and adults from 1.50 m, helmet included. Orienteering is open from age 6, the all-terrain e-scooter from age 14 and 1.40 m, and axe throwing from age 16 (parental consent for minors). The conditions for each activity are detailed on its page.
Is safety equipment provided?
Yes. A life jacket is compulsory and provided for all water activities. A helmet is included with mountain bike rental and compulsory for under-12s.
How do I book?
Directly online, from the page of the activity you choose. For mountain bikes, our team first checks that the equipment is available, then sends you a secure payment link. For a group, a company or a stag or hen party, request a quote: we will reply with a tailor-made proposal.
What if the weather is bad?
Rain alone is not a reason to cancel: an activity that goes ahead in the rain is neither postponed nor refunded. However, if conditions become dangerous (storm, wind above the activity's limits, flooding), we cancel or stop the activity and offer you a postponement or a refund, whatever the activity. The limits for each activity are on the lake weather page.
The team
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Simon Founder and Manager Behind the adventure since 2013, awarded the Bronze Tourism Medal in January 2026. -
Noé Master's degree in sports science, first-aid certified (PSC1), three seasons at the lake and a bike mechanics expert. -
Némine Webmaster He designs the website so that booking is quick and easy.
Join the team for the 2027 season
Every season, we build a team to lead the activities and welcome our visitors by the lake. Would you like to be part of it?
- Leading activities
- Welcoming visitors
- Equipment maintenance
Ready for adventure?
Book online, or write to us: we answer all your questions.