Crossing the Haute-Loire, the Allier is a deep and often narrow gorged river, sometimes impressive which widens in Langeac and Brioude plains.

The sites are varied, and exceptionally beautiful. The villages which line the valley have been able to preserve their traditional aspect (Prades, St Julien des Chazes, Chilhac, Lavoute Chilhac, St Ilpize, Vieille Brioude).

The diversity of the views corresponds to the variety of difficulties for canoeing.

Between Langogne and Auzon, beginners as well as experts can find suitable difficulties.