Info Kayak Semois – Everything you need to know before your kayak trip
Today, [last_update]
Yesterday, [last_update]
Kayaking allowed
Water flow too high, shipping prohibited for safety reasons
Too little water to kayak properly
Navigation possible today, but may close any day now
Sailing time: between [opening_hours] and
Next update: [next_update_date] at 9:30 a.m.
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What is the Info-Kayak Semois module?
The “Info-Kayak” module clearly indicates whether kayaking on the Semois is allowed. It is visible in the top right corner of every page on our website. Updated daily at 9 AM, it provides you with real-time information on river accessibility, official kayaking hours, and the current status (allowed, risk of closure, or prohibited).
How does the module work?
Every morning at 9 AM, we receive official data from the Walloon Region regarding the river flow of the Semois. Based on this information, our module displays one of the following statuses:
- Kayak allowed: Kayaking is permitted throughout the day within official hours. Even if water levels are low, kayaking remains allowed as long as it meets legal standards
- Kayak allowed (risk of closure): Kayaking is possible today, but caution is advised—the flow limit is nearly reached, and the river could close as early as tomorrow. Decisions are communicated daily at 9 AM by the Walloon Region.
- Kayak prohibited:Kayaking is forbidden due to excessively high flow rates (over 50 m³/sec) or too low flow rates (below 2.2 m³/sec). In these conditions, kayaking is not permitted.
What to do if kayaking is prohibited?
If kayaking is prohibited, the only thing to do is wait until conditions return to normal. We advise checking our website daily from 9 AM for updates. You can also follow us on social media to receive regular status updates.
If you have a reservation, we will personally notify you by SMS and email as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary travel.
Unfortunately, we cannot precisely predict when conditions will improve, as this depends entirely on weather conditions (sufficient rainfall during dry periods or reduced water levels following heavy rainfall).
Official kayaking hours on the Semois
Kayaking hours are defined by the Walloon Region and vary depending on the time of year:
From March 16 to June 15:
9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
From June 16 to October 15:
De 09h30 à 19h
From October 16 to March 15:
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
You may start kayaking from 9:30 AM and must exit the water no later than the indicated time according to the season.
How to check the current river flow of the Semois?
The river flow of the Semois is monitored daily by the Walloon Region through a measuring station located at Membre-sur-Semois. To check today’s exact flow rate, click the following link.
Have any further questions?
Feel free to contact us!