Very beautiful leisure center with its 3 lakes which welcome you for all your leisure activities: fishing, swimming and paddle, windsurfing, walking and relaxing and many other activities on site: fitness trail, volleyball court, ping-pong table .
* “What if we teased the trout?!”
This 1st lake, coming from St Martin, is exclusively reserved for category 1 fishing and extends over 242 m in length.

Guaranteed tranquility. The island located in the middle of the lake being a hunting reserve, you will have plenty of time to observe mallards, coots and wild rabbits while waiting for the fish to take the bait!

– Aquatic species: wild and rainbow trout, perch, carp, pike, roach, tench, chub, crayfish, verons, and frogs.
– Fishing license: on sale at the “Passion peche” store or at the Sallanches tourist office
– Night fishing for carp: “no kill” organized by the AAPPMA – Faucigny Approved Association for Fishing and Protection of the Aquatic Environment – ​​(registration required)
– Fishing competitions: organized by the fishing company (information at the tourist office)

* "Take the plunge !"
This 2nd lake is a true summer paradise, perfect for swimming, paddleboarding and relaxing. With its 450 m length, it offers an area dedicated to supervised swimming in July and August, as well as ideal areas for paddle boarding and kayaking on the southern part.

Whether under the bright sun or in the refreshing shade, you can relax on the green lawns that border the lake waters.

Numerous facilities are available for leisure and well-being: open-air showers near the first aid station, volleyball courts, fitness trail, ping-pong table; but also equipped picnic areas. Snacks & refreshments in the summer.

Classified in category 2 for fishing outside the summer season.

* “Want to slide on the water?”
This 3rd lake is reserved for windsurfers on the southern part and for fishermen on the northern part in category 2. It is 515 m long.

Notice to fans of “jibe” and “fun” who are welcome on this site, one of the best spots in Haute-Savoie, for windsurfing.
Exploring the northern end of the lake, you will find a waterbird and fish observation cabin, a true treasure for nature lovers.

By following the “Au fil de l'eau” path towards the north, which crosses the Luzier footbridge, you can reach the famous Arpenaz waterfall, just 2km (30 min on foot) from the last lake.

To preserve the tranquility, hygiene and health of the premises, access to the 1st and 2nd lake is prohibited for animals.
Free parking and sanitary facilities on site.
The 3rd lake is accessible to animals subject to compliance with the following provisions:
• the bathing of animals is strictly prohibited;
• animals must be kept on a leash;
• dog owners must pick up their animal's droppings themselves.
Animals can take the so-called rustic route on the banks of the Arve at any time of the year.

Free-standing barbecues are authorized under the conditions established by municipal decree, ground fires strictly prohibited. on the 3 lakes.
Further information) :
The restaurant is open during the summer months (around mid-April to mid-September).
The summer shuttle is only in service during the summer holidays
Tips and Suggestions

Free parking

Location details

– accessible on foot or by VTC via the “along the water” path
– by car: free parking, but prohibited for motorhomes
– the summer shuttle has a stop on site during the summer holidays
Label / practical information: Outdoors, Recommended in very hot weather

Opening

Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2025
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

Supervision of the swimming lake in July/August from 12 p.m. to 18 p.m.

Rates

Free

Services

Equipment

  • Playground
  • Picnic area.
  • Public toilets
  • Fishing pond
  • Parking
  • Plage
  • Body of water
  • Ping pong table
  • Showers
  • Free parking

Services

  • Supervised beach

Activities on site

  • Recreational leisure
  • Leisure centre

Home animals

Pets are not accepted
To preserve the tranquillity, hygiene and cleanliness of the premises, access to the 1st and 2nd lakes is forbidden to animals.

The 3rd lake is accessible to animals subject to compliance with the following provisions:
• the bathing of animals is strictly prohibited;
• animals must be kept on a leash;
• dog owners must pick up their animal's droppings.
Animals can take the so-called rustic route on the banks of the Arve (dike) at any time of the year.

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Address

ancienne route Impériale
74700 Sallanches
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