

Best for advanced divers, 15-67m, shore entry, mild current.
Challière is a freshwater alpine dive site defined by a pronounced drop-off that descends from 15 metres to 67 metres. This site is suited for advanced divers due to the significant depths and cold water temperatures. Below 10 metres, temperatures drop to approximately 10°C, while depths exceeding 40 metres remain a constant 4°C. Visibility typically ranges between 10 and 20 metres but can vary during ascent. Entry is via the shore, and the site supports night diving. Divers should monitor depth gauges closely to manage nitrogen narcosis and use appropriate thermal protection, such as a drysuit, to mitigate the cold.
45.76151, 5.87022
Check locally for current facility availability before you kit up, as there are no confirmed amenities on site. Given the cold water and depths involved, a drysuit and a dive computer with a narcosis-depth alert are strongly advisable.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
15-67m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the deep drop-off and cold water conditions.
The site features a drop-off ranging from 15 metres to 67 metres, with an average depth of 35 metres.
Challière is a shore entry dive site.
Hazards include cold water, significant depth, variable visibility, and the risk of nitrogen narcosis.
A drysuit is strongly advisable due to the cold water, along with a dive computer featuring a narcosis-depth alert.
Diving at Challière in Aix-les-Bains requires the following certifications: Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
Challière in Aix-les-Bains typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Challière in Aix-les-Bains typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.