Two great lakes and a handful of mountain swimming spots — the guide to choosing where to swim.
Swimming in Haute-Savoie means first and foremost two great lakes: Lac d'Annecy (11 beaches) and Léman on the French side (11 beaches). Added to these are a few mountain lakes and swimming spots set up for bathing — from the Combloux biotope to the supervised beach at Montriond. Choose your lake below.
Master guide: both lakes link to their detailed guide; the mountain swimming spots are listed from their published pages.
Frequently asked questions
Where to swim in Haute-Savoie?
Mainly at Lac d'Annecy (11 beaches) and Léman on the French side (11 beaches), plus a few mountain swimming spots such as the Combloux biotope or the beach on the lake at Montriond.
Which is the most beautiful lake for swimming?
Lac d'Annecy, renowned for its crystal-clear water, and Léman for its large beaches such as Excenevex. Up in the mountains, the lake at Montriond offers supervised swimming in an alpine setting.
Can you swim for free?
Yes: most of the beaches on both lakes are free. See each lake's guide for details on admission + parking.
Where to swim with the Mont-Blanc as a backdrop?
At the Combloux biotope, a paid natural swimming pond facing the Mont-Blanc massif, open from mid-June to early September.