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Lac de Carouge

The Combe de Savoie's big swimming base, below the château de Miolans: free beach, two buoyed zones, summer supervision 13:00–19:00 — and over 30,000 visitors on July-August afternoons.

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Lac de Carouge and its beach, Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny, Combe de Savoie
At a glance
Type
Lake and beach of the Combe de Savoie
Access
Free beach; paid parking June to September
Best season
Supervision in July-August, 13:00–19:00 (dates: see sourced contradiction)
Parking
Paid June to September
Town
Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny

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What is Lac de Carouge

Below the Miolans hillside, the Lac de Carouge is the Combe de Savoie's big swimming base — over 30,000 visitors on July and August afternoons, the commune writes. Beach access is free; parking is paid from June to September.

Swimming is marked in two zones: a small bath of 1.50 m maximum depth in front of the first-aid post, and a big bath for strong swimmers, over 3 m deep, marked by buoys. On the supervision window the sources differ: the tourist office publishes 1 July to 31 August 2026, 13:00–19:00; an (undated) municipal article says 29 June to 29 August, same hours. We give both.

As for the label: the lake held the Pavillon Bleu for 8 years, not renewed in 2024 — 'we decided to pause for two years', the commune writes, while keeping water analysis every three weeks.

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Practical

Practical information

Address
Lac de Carouge, 73250 Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny View on map
Price
Free beach; paid parking June-September
Supervision
13:00–19:00 — 1 Jul-31 Aug (tourist office) or 29 Jun-29 Aug (commune)
Swim zones
Small bath 1.50 m max; big bath +3 m for strong swimmers
Water quality
Analysed every three weeks (commune)
Access

How to get there

By car

At Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny in the Combe de Savoie; on-site parking, paid June to September.

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When to visit

When to visit

Weekday mornings in summer — the commune itself reports over 30,000 visitors on July-August afternoons. Supervision only starts at 13:00.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does the beach charge?

No — beach access is free. Parking is paid from June to September (amount not published on the official listing).

When is swimming supervised?

13:00–19:00 in summer. On exact dates, the tourist office publishes 1 July – 31 August 2026, a municipal article 29 June – 29 August — both stand and we do not arbitrate.

Does the lake hold the Pavillon Bleu?

It held it for 8 years, but not in 2024: 'we decided to pause for two years', the commune explains. The water is still analysed every three weeks.

Are there children's zones?

Yes: a small bath of 1.50 m maximum in front of the first-aid post; the big bath, over 3 m, is reserved for strong swimmers and marked by buoys.

How busy does it get?

Very: over 30,000 visitors on July and August afternoons, per the commune. Aim for mornings.

Sources

Sources & verification

Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.

Published 10 août 2026·Updated 10 août 2026

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