Navigability on the river Lesse

Navigation conditions :

Expectations for next days :

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Regardless the season, before departure, it is each's responsibility to check for his/hers family or group he/she represents (minimum age/ sports level) whether it is possible or not to kayak !

For your information

When everything is ok, kayakking on the river Lesse is usually :

• Open from April to October
• Accessible for beginners
• And children are allowed to board in from the age of 5,

but not always !

The Lesse is a lively and changing river at any season and access restrictions can be applied.

When the water level varies, in case of high water or drought, we update this page, and our Facebook page Descente de la Lesse.

Clients who made a reservation are warned by e-mail in case of restrictions or closure. That is why it is highly recommended to book.

DINANT EVASION S.A.  cannot be held responsible in case of :

• Unannounced closing of the activities for safety reasons,
• The Walloon Region forbidding navigation for environment protection purposes,
• Unread e-mails or e-mails that were read too late.

Table of conditions of access to kayaking:

The conditions of embarkation and recommendations concerning navigation are determined :

• By the flow rate expressed in m3/second and officially measured by https://hydrometrie.wallonie.be/home/observations/hauteur.html?station=DGH%2F8221&topic=Q-hr
• By the day's weather conditions and our assessment of the difficulties they may cause.

The following information is therefore given purely as an indication and is not a guarantee of access for people whose age corresponds to the day's flow. 

GREEN FLAG = Flow less than 10m3/second

• Min. age: 5 year, accompanied by an adult in the same kayak
• Navigation: Easy
  Pleasant conditions and low water level – Life jackets only compulsory for children less than 12 years (provided free of charge)
• Dogs: Allowed

BLUE FLAG = Flow rate between 10 and 20m3/second

• Min. age: 8 year, accompanied by an adult in the same kayak
• Navigation: Slightly cooler temperatures and/or little faster current – Life jackets compulsory for everyone (provided free of charge)
• Dogs: Not recommended

ORANGE FLAG = Flow between 20 and 30 m³/sec.

• Min. age: 12 year, accompanied by an adult in the same kayak
• Navigation: Sporty
  Cold temperatures and/or pretty fast current – Life jackets compulsery for everyone (provided free of charge) – Instructions to follow for passing the dams.
• Dogs: Not allowed

RED FLAG = Flow over 30 m³/sec.

• Min. age: 15 year, accompanied by an adult in the same kayak
• Navigation: Very sporty
  Cold temperatures and/or very fast current – Life jackets compulsery for everyone (provided free of charge). Experience reserved for water fearless people, higher risk for capsizing.– Instructions to follow for passing the dams.
• Dogs: Not allowed

Any further questions ?