

Best for beginner divers, 0-64m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Lac d'Annecy in Talloires offers a diverse freshwater environment featuring natural reefs, artificial reef structures, and kelp forests. Divers can explore depths from the surface down to 64 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Visibility ranges from 10 to 25 metres, and currents are generally mild. A thermocline exists at 10 to 12 metres, causing significant temperature drops below this level. The site includes overhead environments, requiring appropriate training for entry. Due to cold water conditions, a drysuit or thick wetsuit is recommended. Guided tours are available through the on-site dive shop to assist with navigation.
45.90162, 6.14316
Cold water is a real factor here regardless of the season, so a drysuit or a thick wetsuit is strongly recommended even for shallow dives. The on-site dive shop offers guided tours, which is worth considering for your first visit as the range of features can be disorienting without local knowledge.
Some sites are reached from the lakeside, others require a boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 64m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Species recorded around this area include common perch, tench, signal crayfish, pike, common carp, freshwater blenny, gudgeon, American crayfish, rudd, and snails.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents, though divers should be aware of the thermocline and overhead environments.
The site ranges from 0 to 64 metres deep, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Yes, entry to the water can be made from both the shore and by boat.
Summer surface temperatures reach 24°C, but a thermocline at 10 to 12 metres causes temperatures to drop significantly, with depths below 40 metres remaining at 4°C year-round.
Diving at Lac d'Annecy in Annecy requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.