Leisure complex set around a temperate natural mountain lake at 900 m altitude, founded in 1951 by André Caza, offering swimming, adventure course, water sports and unusual accommodation.
The Base de loisirs de la Beunaz is a recreational area set around a temperate natural mountain lake, located at 900 meters altitude in the Gavot region, in the municipality of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais. Lake Beunaz is a natural glacial-origin lake, characterized by temperate water around 16 °C, making it a popular swimming destination in Chablais.
Founded in 1951 by André Caza, a former European diving champion, the leisure complex retains today the pioneering spirit of its founder with the emblematic "orange star" that marks the site. Operated since 1995 by Indiana'Ventures, it offers a range of aquatic, land and aerial activities on a preserved natural site with reed beds and views of Dent d'Oche.
The site includes supervised swimming with a pool fed by lake water, diving boards of various heights, the famous Télébeune (aquatic zip-line inaugurated in 1959), an Indiana Parc tree-climbing course, water sports activities (canoe, pedalo, stand-up paddle), inflatable structures, trampolines, sports fields, as well as a restaurant and unusual accommodation (tree houses, tipis, yurts) to extend the experience.
From Évian-les-Bains (10 km, 15 min) or Thonon-les-Bains (15 km, 20 min): follow direction Bernex / Gavot region, then sign "La Beunaz" with orange star. Access via D21 then D52. Free parking on site.
Open in MapsBus line ÉVA'D 124 (Évian-les-Bains public transport) serves the municipality of Bernex. Stop La Beunaz near the leisure complex (check schedules and connections with ÉVA'D).
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Online booking at indianaventures.com or on-site purchase at the entry to Base de loisirs de la Beunaz. Reservation is advised in July-August for activities (adventure course, relaxation areas) and mandatory for unusual accommodation.
Swimming entry alone costs €3.80 (from age 6, free under 6). The Pass'Beun multi-activity is €18 (unlimited access to water and land activities). Indiana Parc course is €23 adult. Complete package (Pass + Course) €39. Verified 14 May 2026.
In June: Saturday-Sunday and public holidays 10am–6pm. In July-August: daily 10am–6pm. Off-season: afternoon opening from 1:30pm for unsupervised swimming and adventure course. Hours verified on the official website 14 May 2026 — subject to seasonal changes.
Yes. Base de loisirs de la Beunaz has free on-site parking, directly accessible from the route de la Plage (locality La Beunaz).
Yes. Lake Beunaz offers a supervised swimming zone in July-August with pool fed by lake water, diving boards, slide and inflatable structures. The water is naturally temperate around 16 °C.
No. Animals are not permitted at Base de loisirs de la Beunaz (internal regulations in effect).
The Pass'Beun is a day package at €18 giving unlimited access to all Base de loisirs de la Beunaz activities: swimming, canoe, pedalo, stand-up paddle, Télébeune (aquatic zip-line), Wibit (inflatable structures), trampolines, sports fields. Indiana Parc adventure course is not included.
Yes. Base de loisirs de la Beunaz offers unusual accommodation: tree houses (4 people), tipis and yurts (10 people), wigwam (2 people). Overnight stay with breakfast included, facilities on the complex. Mandatory booking at indianaventures.com.
Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.
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