Lake Geneva / La Ligniere, Switzerland is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Lake Geneva / La Ligniere, Switzerland !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Lake Geneva / La Ligniere, Switzerland is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Lake Geneva / La Ligniere, Switzerland !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
Drive to the road "Chemin de la Duville" and you will reach a parking right at the spot.
Riding Conditions in Lake Geneva / La Ligniere, Switzerland
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE
.
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.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE
on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE
.
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.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE
on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Lake Geneva / La Ligniere, Switzerland is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
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.
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 and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Lake Geneva / La Ligniere, Switzerland is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
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.
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.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
May, June, July, August and September
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Boats, Jet Skis, Rocks and Stones
.
A
parking
is available at Lake Geneva / La Ligniere, Switzerland.
There are
Showers
available on the spot.
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.
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