Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Switzerland |
Next Big City |
Geneve, Bern |
Next Town |
Yverdon, Yvonand |
Type: |
Lake |
Rider Ability: |
Expert |
Features: |
Camping, Shower, Toilet, Food |
Type: |
Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Swimmers |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Flat to choppy water, depending on the wind strength.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Trees, Bystanders |
Beach Users: |
July, August |
Small sandy beach. Very little space. Can get packed with people, then it is recommended not to launch.
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Spring:
|
Normal |
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Summer:
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Shorts, Shorty |
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Fall:
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Normal |
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Winter:
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Thick |
Nice weather in summer, too cold in winter. Wetsuit in spring and fall.
Best Months: |
April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
N, NNE, NE |
Main Direction: |
NE, SW, WSW, W, NW |
If the wind is too onshore in Yvonand go to this beach. A frontal wind blows from SW to W. The "Bise" blows from NE and the thermal wind "Joran" blows from NW in the evenings. Best time is spring and fall.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
Lac De Neuchatel (Neuenburger See). Exit A1 at Yverdon, turn right towards Yvonand for about 10km. Then follow signs to Refuge.
Rules |
Zones |
Kitesurfing not allowed.
No nightlife.