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The Water Slope

Historic site and monument, Industrial site in Montech

  • Starting from the tourist office, embark on a 1.5-hour walk along the lateral canal of the Garonne, discovering an exceptional site that is both natural and technical: the Montech Water Slope, a major site in Occitanie.

  • All audiences
    This walk, filled with surprises, will take you to the 'Machine' of the Montech Water Slope and its barge, where an interactive and immersive space will welcome you: take control of the machine and ascend the Montech Water Slope!
    An 11-step journey that immerses visitors of all ages in the world of the canal and its exceptional structures! The site offers many outdoor and water-based activities that will satisfy all audiences.

    Special School Groups
    Themed activities along...
    All audiences
    This walk, filled with surprises, will take you to the 'Machine' of the Montech Water Slope and its barge, where an interactive and immersive space will welcome you: take control of the machine and ascend the Montech Water Slope!
    An 11-step journey that immerses visitors of all ages in the world of the canal and its exceptional structures! The site offers many outdoor and water-based activities that will satisfy all audiences.

    Special School Groups
    Themed activities along the lateral canal of the Garonne are offered during guided walks for groups, by reservation.
    For school groups, starting from Cycle 2, a teaching kit offering 3 different paths is available for teachers and students to incorporate this activity into their curriculum.
  • Environment
    • Cycle track/route within 500 m
  • Spoken languages
    • French
    • Label Vignobles et Découvertes
    • Label Accueil Vélo
    • Tarn-et-Garonne en Famille
Services
  • Activities
    • Permanent exhibition
    • Temporary exhibition
    • Cycle sports
    • Water sports
    • Various sports
    • Pedestrian sports
    • Gyropod
    • Cycle touring
    • Electric-assisted bike
    • Electric-assisted mountain bike
    • Kayak
    • Hiking / cycling
    • Industry
  • Equipment
    • Coach parking
    • Car park
    • Play area
    • Picnic area
    • Toilets
  • Services
    • Shop
    • Tour free of charge
Rates
Payment methods
  • Check
  • Cash
  • Rates
    Tourist group walk:

    - Departure from the tourist office (3 km loop) - €5 per person
    - Directly to the water slope - €3 per person
    - School group from €90 per class
Openings
  • From April 12, 2025
    until June 15, 2025
  • From June 16, 2025
    until July 13, 2025
  • From July 14, 2025
    until August 17, 2025
  • From August 18, 2025
    until September 21, 2025
  • From September 22, 2025
    until November 2, 2025
  • Monday
    Closed
    -
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    Closed
    -
  • Monday
    Closed
    -
  • Tuesday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Sunday
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Monday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Sunday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Monday
    Closed
    -
  • Tuesday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Sunday
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Monday
    Closed
    -
  • Tuesday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    Closed
    -