Crots
France · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
The Crots at Lake Serre-Ponçon, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, form a popular spot between the villages of Savines-le-Lac and Crots. The Eaux Douces beach offers a wide strip of grass about 300 meters for launching, with facilities like a beach bar, toilets, and barbecues nearby.
Surrounded by high mountains with turquoise waters, this mountain lake attracts kitesurfing enthusiasts for its reliable thermal wind. It is an ideal place to combine sport and relaxation, with schools on site like Altitude Kite.
The launch varies by season: easy in spring with a high level, more technical in summer on the pebbles.
Historical averages by month — not a live forecast.
The Crots spot benefits from optimal side-on or side-shore wind when it comes from the west or northwest, adding to the lake's thermal for consistent strength in the late afternoon. The launch area is a large grassy lawn of 300 meters, perfect for ground maneuvers, but be cautious of the tree in the middle and the water level variations that make launching difficult in summer on the pebbles.
The water surface is generally flat, ideal for freeride, foil, or freestyle, with navigation in open water. The navigation area extends in the middle of the lake, far from the steep banks; in case of trouble, self-rescue is necessary as you cannot always return to shore. Schools like Altitude Kite offer boat outings with radio for added safety.
Navigation is regulated by prefectural order, check local rules before heading out.
Sources :spots.universkite.fr · zoomkite.com · altitude-kite.com · serreponcon.com
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