Plage de Savines-le-Lac
France · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
The beach of Savines-le-Lac, on Lake Serre-Ponçon in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, is a popular spot between the villages of Savines-le-Lac and Crots. It offers a wide strip of grass about 300 meters for launching, with a friendly atmosphere thanks to barbecues, toilets, and a small beach bar nearby.
Surrounded by mountains with turquoise waters, this place attracts riders for its reliable thermal wind and often flat water. It is an ideal spot for freeride, foil, or freestyle, especially in season.
Launching varies depending on the lake level, easier in spring but rocky in summer.
Historical averages by month — not a live forecast.
The main spot is on the beach of Eaux Douces, with a large grassy technical area for launching and preparation. The wind mainly comes from West or North-West, side-on to side-off relative to the east-west oriented beach, providing optimal conditions by adding to the lake's thermal. It picks up around noon, rising to 10-25 knots in the afternoon until sunset, reinforced by a venturi effect towards Embrun.
The navigation area is wide and clear in the center of the lake, with a flat water surface in the morning then slightly choppy at force 4-5. Launching from the lawn in spring (high level), but descending on pebbles in summer (low level), be cautious of feet. No tide since it's an artificial lake, but seasonal water level variations impact access. Areas to avoid: edges with small cliffs that are impassable by swimming, and a tree in the middle of the launch area.
Perfect for kitefoil thanks to easy waterstart and flat surface; local schools like Altitude Kite in Crots offer introductions. Navigation is regulated: helmet, wetsuit, and vest are mandatory, with frequent checks.
Sources :spots.universkite.fr · vvanat.fr · zoomkite.com · isabellefabre.fr
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