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Kitesurf Location - Lake Geneva / La Ligniere or La Dullive ( ID La_Ligniere )      Hits: 1058
 
You are here: Europe > Switzerland > Kitesurf Location - Lake Geneva / La Ligniere or La Dullive ( ID La_Ligniere )
Continent: Europe
Country: Switzerland
Next Big City (Airport):  Geneve
Next Town: Gland
Latitude:   46.425
Longitude: 6.2969
Type:
- Lake
Rider Ability:
- Intermediate
- Expert

Good for:
- Kitesurf
- Windsurf
Features:
- Toilet
- Parking

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Near Locations
Lake Geneva / Forel (19.45 km) Best Direction: NE Type: Flat Chop
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Water
Type:
- Shallow
- Flat
- Chop
- Small Wave (< 1m)
Hazards:
- Swimmers
- Ships/Boats
- Jet Skis
- 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.

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 Beach
Type:
- Grass
- Rocks
- Stones
Size:
- Small

Hazards:
- Rocks
- Trees
- Concrete
- Bystanders
- Fence
Location crowds:
- 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.

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 Weather
Spring:
- Normal Wetsuit
- Thick Wetsuit / Drysuit
Summer:
- Shorty
- Normal Wetsuit

Fall:
- Normal Wetsuit
- Thick Wetsuit / Drysuit
Winter:
- Thick Wetsuit / Drysuit




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 Wind

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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.

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 How to get there
Transport:
- Car
Access:
- Short Walk


Drive to the road "Chemin de la Duville" and you will reach a parking right at the spot.

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 Rules, Restrictions and Extra Info
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.

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 Nightlife
Go to Geneve. It is a well known city with many clubs.

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