Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Switzerland |
Next Big City |
Geneve |
Next Town |
Gland |
Type: |
Lake |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Toilet, Parking |
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Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
Swimmers, Ships, Jetskis, Rocks, Stones |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Water is clear but cold. Gets choppy with increasing wind speed. The first hundred meters the water is shallow but stones are in the water, shoes are recommended.
Beach
Type: |
Grass, Rocks, Stones |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Rocks, Trees, Concrete, Bystanders, Fence |
Beach Users: |
May, June, July, August, September |
There is a grass area for rigging. The shore itself is made out of rocks which are roughly 1m high. Caution: It is not easy and safe to get in and out with a kite in the air.
Weather
|
Spring:
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Normal, Thick |
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Summer:
|
Shorty, Normal |
|
Fall:
|
Normal, Thick |
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Winter:
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Thick |
Wind
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE |
Main Direction: |
NE |
Caution when the wind comes from a northern direction: the wind direction and speed can change quickly and may become offshore, which will drag you out to the lake and sooner or later to France. The bay area is covered so the wind is not as strong as it gets further out.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
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Access
|
Short walk |
Drive to the road "Chemin de la Duville" and you will reach a parking right at the spot.
Extra information
Rules |
No information |
Not sure but probably kiting is prohibited in the summer months due to swimmers and families on picnic. Respect the people and rules. If in doubt ask around.
Nightlife
Go to Geneve. It is a well known city with many clubs.