

Best for beginner divers, 20-30m, shore entry.
Lac de la Gruyère is a freshwater reservoir offering a calm, current-free environment suitable for beginner divers. Access is via a straightforward shore entry, eliminating the need for a boat. Divers can explore depths between 20 and 30 metres, with visibility ranging from 5 to 15 metres depending on conditions. The site supports a variety of temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region. Due to the cold water, which remains at 5 to 6°C below 20 metres, a drysuit is recommended for comfort. Facilities including parking, a café, and equipment rental are available on site, facilitating easy day trips.
46.69155, 7.11138
The site is diveable year-round, but cold water demands at minimum a thick wetsuit, and a drysuit will keep you far more comfortable for longer bottom times. Equipment rental, a café, and parking are all on site, making this an easy day trip with no need to haul full kit from home.
The lake is located in the Fribourg region. Access points include Rossens, where you can cross the dam wall, and Le Bry, where small solar boats travel to the island of Ogoz.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
20-30m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
40 min
The site supports a range of temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates, including species such as perch, pike, trout, carp, and freshwater shrimp.
Yes, the calm, current-free environment and straightforward shore entry make this site well-suited for newly certified open water divers.
Diving depths at Lac de la Gruyère typically range from 20 to 30 metres.
This is a shore entry site, so no boat is required.
Surface temperatures can reach 18 to 24°C in summer, but temperatures below 20 metres remain a constant 5 to 6°C year-round.
Diving at Lac de la Gruyère in Bulle requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Lac de la Gruyère in Bulle. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.