Lakes & beaches

Plage d'Albigny

The largest public beach on Lake Annecy, featuring 400 meters of grassy shoreline facing the mountains.

Plage des Marquisats

Grassy beach 200 meters long on the west shore of Lake Annecy, supervised in summer, with disability access facilities and 10 minutes walk from the old town.

Lac de Vallon

Fifteen hectares of emerald water at 1080 m altitude, born on the night of 11–12 March 1943 when the mountain slid and blocked the Brévon river.

Lac Blanc

Iconic glacial lake at 2,352 m elevation in the Aiguilles Rouges natural reserve, offering exceptional panoramic views facing Mont-Blanc massif, Aiguille Verte, and Grandes Jorasses.

Lac Cornu

High-altitude lake nestled in a wild cirque of the Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve, accessible via a mountain trail from the Planpraz cable car.

Dronières Lake

A lake at 790 m altitude at the heart of the Parc des Dronières, 400 m from the centre of Cruseilles.

Plage d'Excenevex

The only natural fine sand beach on the French shore of Lake Geneva, with a gentle slope extending several tens of metres and shallow waters reaching 25°C in summer.

Lac des Confins

Small 3-hectare glacial lake nestled at the foot of the Aravis range, starting point for summer hikes and 65 km cross-country skiing domain in winter.

Plage de Menthon-Saint-Bernard

Large municipal grass beach of 12,000 m² on the shores of Lake Annecy, with paddling pool, fixed and floating jetties, diving boards, showers and snack bar on site.

Lac Bénit

A small 4.

Lac de Passy

The largest developed lake in the Mont-Blanc region, located at 547 m elevation with sandy beach, supervised swimming zone in summer and panoramic views of the Mont-Blanc massif.

Lac Vert

Emerald-green mountain lake at 1,266 m, fringed with spruce trees and facing Mont Blanc.

Lac Vert

Glacial lake with emerald waters surrounded by spruce trees, facing the Mont-Blanc massif, accessible in 30 minutes of walking from Plaine-Joux.

Plage de Saint-Jorioz

The only large natural sand beach on Lake Annecy, equipped with shaded lawns, diving board and accessible facilities.

Plage de Sciez-sur-Léman

Grassy and tree-lined beach on the shores of Lake Geneva, with supervised swimming in summer, a dedicated dog area, children's games and accessible facilities.

Plage de la Pinède

A succession of small natural pebble beaches connected by maintained trails, bordering the historic Ripaille Castle estate on the wild shores of Lake Léman.

Plage de Saint-Disdille

Grass and pebble beach on Lake Léman, Blue Flag certified since 2010, at the edge of Châtaigneraie park and Ripaille forest.