

Best for beginner divers, 20-40m, shore entry.
La Pichette is a shore-entry wall dive located in Lake Geneva, featuring an artificial reef structure. The site offers a structured environment for beginners, with the wall dropping to depths between 20 and 40 metres. Divers typically swim 250 metres from the shore to reach the site, where visibility ranges from 5 to 10 metres. Due to the significant depth and cold water temperatures, which can drop to 5°C, thermal protection is essential. Divers should remain aware of potential entanglement hazards around the artificial reef structure and monitor their depth and equipment closely throughout the 50-minute average dive time.
46.47008, 6.81048
The site is accessible year-round and comes with parking, toilets, and showers, so it works well as a full day out. Entanglement is flagged as a hazard around the artificial reef structure, so keep your gauges and hoses clipped close before you descend.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
20-40m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is considered suitable for beginners as it provides a structured environment without currents to manage.
The site features a wall that drops into depths ranging from 20 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
La Pichette is a shore-entry dive site, located approximately 250 metres from the shore.
The main hazards include cold water temperatures, potential entanglement risks around the artificial reef, and variable visibility.
The site provides parking, toilets, and showers for visiting divers.
Diving at La Pichette in Lac Leman requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at La Pichette in Lac Leman typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.