Little Horses

Little Horses is a decent size flood level river wave. The best time to hit the wave is at high flows in spring, fall and winter. There are 1-2 surfable sections on the wave, allowing 2-3 people to river surf simultaneously.

Spot Details

Country: France
Nearest town/city: Lyon, France
River: Rhône
Directions: Near Lyon, go to PARC de Miribel-Jonage (exit 4 on the A42-E611). In the roundabout take the exit to Centers Equestres (the first exit when you come from Lyon). Drive one kilometer to a second roundabout and take the second exit. You can park at your right hand side. The wave is just 100 meters down, but you need to walk.
Latitude: 45.81315083422523
Longitude: 4.933477251942236

Wave Details

Characteristics

The wave can by surfed at high water levels on the Rhône River. Check the level with the “River App” at Perrache Station (minimum flow: 800m3/s).

Dangers

Be aware of large trees after extreme rainfall. Powerful stream.

Tips

To exit the wave, flow down with the stream, there is a little beach on the left, approximately 100 after the wave.

Weather in Lyon, France

Sunday

09/02

High 24° / Low 13°

Tomorrow

09/03

High 26° / Low 13°

Tuesday

09/04

High 28° / Low 14°

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