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About Upper Savoy

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent grassy beaches of Upper Savoy attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Upper Savoy Best beaches

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Plage Chantrell
Plage Chantrell
Plage Chantrell
Good for Relax

Plage Chantrell

Corzent 0.7 km
Good
7.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Beach activities rent • Short walking distance
3.8 Amenities index
Plage du Port de Sechex

Plage du Port de Sechex

Port de Sechex 0.1 km
Pleasant
6.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Light pebble • Turquoise pure water • Pebbles bottom
2.1 Amenities index
Plage de Grande Rive
Plage de Grande Rive
Plage de Grande Rive

Plage de Grande Rive

Grande Rive 0.1 km
Pleasant
6.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
2.7 Amenities index
Plage du Chateau
Plage du Chateau
Camping

Plage du Chateau

Duingt 0.4 km
Pleasant
6.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
1 Amenities index
Plage naturiste de La Pinede
Plage naturiste de La Pinede
Plage naturiste de La Pinede
Good for Relax

Plage naturiste de La Pinede

Pont de Dranse 2.3 km
Pleasant
6.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray pebble • Turquoise pure water • No parking
0 Amenities index
Grassy Knoll By Lake Beach
Grassy Knoll By Lake Beach
Grassy Knoll By Lake Beach
Good for Relax

Grassy Knoll By Lake Beach

Bredannaz 0.3 km
Tolerable
5.9
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Good for Sup surfing • Crowded in season
1 Amenities index
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Popular types of Upper Savoy beaches

Picturesque
Picturesque
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Pebble
Pebble
Sand
Sand
Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Snorkling
Snorkling
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Private resort
Private resort
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 37 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Upper Savoy.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Upper Savoy

Thonon Plage

Thonon Plage
7.9
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
France, Thonon-les-Bains 1.5 km
Plage des Recorts

Plage des Recorts
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent, Good for Sup surfing
France, Anthy-sur-Leman 0.5 km
Plage de Sciez

Plage de Sciez
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
France, Songy 0.6 km
Plage d'Amphion-Publier

Plage d'Amphion-Publier
7.7
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
France, Amphion-les-Bains 0.7 km
Plage de la Chataigneraie

Plage de la Chataigneraie
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
France, Les Rouges 1.8 km
Plage des Mouettes

Plage des Mouettes
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Grande Rive 0.5 km
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Beaches with shade in Upper Savoy

Plage de Menthon Saint Bernard

Plage de Menthon Saint Bernard
8.6
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
France, Presles 0.3 km
Centre Nautique

Centre Nautique
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
France, Evian-les-Bains 0.5 km
Plage de Doussard

Plage de Doussard
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
France, La Nubliere 0.1 km
Plage Saint-Jorioz

Plage Saint-Jorioz
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Piron 1.3 km
Plage de la Brune

Plage de la Brune
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Les Mottes 0.5 km
Plage d'Angon

Plage d'Angon
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Angon 0.4 km
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Long beaches in Upper Savoy

Plage d'Excenevex

Plage d'Excenevex
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Excenevex-Plage 0.2 km
Plage des Marquisats

Plage des Marquisats
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
France, La Puya 0.3 km
Plage d'Albigny

Plage d'Albigny
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Bois Jettaz 1 km
Plage municipale Sevrier

Plage municipale Sevrier
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
France, Sevrier 0.3 km
Port de Menthon Saint-Bernard

Port de Menthon Saint-Bernard
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
France, Les Choseaux 0.5 km
Plage de Gliere

Plage de Gliere
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
France, Gliere 0.1 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Upper Savoy

Plage Les Choseaux

Plage Les Choseaux
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for Sup surfing
France, Les Choseaux 0.4 km
Plage Espace Lac

Plage Espace Lac
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
France, Angon 0.4 km
Plage de Vindry

Plage de Vindry
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Lugrin 1 km
Plage de la Tuillerie

Plage de la Tuillerie
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for Sup surfing
France, Saint-Jorioz 1.2 km
Plage de Tourronde

Plage de Tourronde
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Lugrin 0.4 km
Plage de la Balmette

Plage de la Balmette
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for Sup surfing
France, Balmettes 0.1 km
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Sup boarding beaches in Upper Savoy

Plage de Tougues

Plage de Tougues
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Tougues 0.3 km
Plage Municipale de Talloires

Plage Municipale de Talloires
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
France, Talloires 0.3 km
Plage de Messery

Plage de Messery
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent
France, Messery 0.7 km
Plage de port municipal

Plage de port municipal
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for Sup surfing
France, Les Perris 0.5 km
Plage Municipale

Plage Municipale
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Sechaud 0.7 km
Plage du Redon

Plage du Redon
6.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent, Good for Sup surfing
France, Village du Redon 0.3 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Upper Savoy, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is grass of gray color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 19.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Upper Savoy is less than 500 meters. 37 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of Upper Savoy beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Upper Savoy's beaches

Plage Chantrell
8 Lirana Frost

Yesterday, my girlfriend and I had a relaxing day at this beach. We enjoyed a bit of swimming and later on, we went to Thonon for a meal.

Plage du Port de Sechex no-photo
2 Lysandra Vex

This beach, like all others in the area, does not allow dogs, not even on a leash.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 10 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is July - air temperature during this time warms up to 25.4°C and water up to 19.1°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 3°C and water to 0.4°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Upper Savoy? In total there are 37 beaches and the most popular is Plage d'Excenevex.

Most viewed beaches of Upper Savoy

Plage naturiste de La Pinede

Plage naturiste de La Pinede
6.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Pont de Dranse 2.3 km
Plage Chantrell

Plage Chantrell
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Beach activities rent, Short walking distance
France, Corzent 0.7 km
Plage de Grande Rive

Plage de Grande Rive
6.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Grande Rive 0.1 km
Plage du Chateau

Plage du Chateau
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
France, Duingt 0.4 km
Plage du Port de Sechex

Plage du Port de Sechex
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
France, Port de Sechex 0.1 km
Plage de Baie de Talloires

Plage de Baie de Talloires
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
France, Talloires 0.3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Upper Savoy?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Upper Savoy, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 37 beaches in total, of which about 10 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Upper Savoy?

Most of the beaches located in Upper Savoy are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Upper Savoy?

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Upper Savoy?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Upper Savoy by occupancy.

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If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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