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The natural setting of Goumois is very well known by kayakers, fishermen and other natural lovers.

This part of the river is the frontier between France and Switzerland. We have brought the necessary infrastructures to this natural water stadium for its good functioning and for the organizing of high level competitions. The beauty of the site has nevertheless been respected.

We have been reprofiling the path of the river bank, laying out and creating embark stages, building a cottage for race logistics, pruning and cleaning of the surrounded forest and making it possible to install audio, video and computer links during competitions.

Characteristics of the Goumois white water course Water supply By gravity Flow rate 10 to 50 m³/s Length 300 m Width 20 to 30 m Drop 4.5 m Difficulty Level III to IV

Costs: 229,000 euros Client: Town of Goumois (French department: le Doubs) Work done by EDF: Summary pre project phase, Tender file, Assistance to select the contruction companies and the Construction follow-up. Opening year: 1994 Main events: International Elite Competition in 1994 and in 1997, National Selection in 1995 and the European Selections for the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996.

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