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Lac Saint-André
A small departmental 'Grand Site' lake set in the vines below the Granier: a year-round lake loop, fishing, and swimming that is tolerated — never supervised.
At a glance
Type
Natural lake, departmental Grand Site
Access
Free; paid fishing (€10/day, €22/month, €35/year)
Best season
Year-round for the lake loop; fishing 7 March – 6 December 2026
Stroller / Reduced mobility
Fitted lake-loop path, usable in every season
Town
Porte-de-Savoie
What is Lac Saint-André
The Lac Saint-André, at Les Marches (Porte-de-Savoie), formed in the debris of Mont Granier's collapse; today it is a departmental 'Grand Site' of Savoie, set amid the vineyard. A fitted path loops the lake in every season, and access is free.
The bathing rule deserves exact quotation: swimming is tolerated in the leisure zone, unsupervised, at users' own risk — and forbidden in the natural area and the fishing zone. The habitat is protected: birds, plants and insects protected by law, managed with the Conservatoire d'espaces naturels de Savoie, uses regulated by municipal order.
Fishing has its prices published by the commune: €35 a year, €22 a month, €10 a day, free under 12, boat hire €40 — 2026 season from Saturday 7 March to Sunday 6 December inclusive.
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Address
Lac Saint-André, Les Marches, 73800 Porte-de-Savoie View on map
Price
Free access
Swimming
Tolerated in the leisure zone, unsupervised; forbidden in the natural area and fishing zone
Fishing 2026
7 March – 6 December — €10/day, €22/month, €35/year, free under 12
Lake loop
Fitted path, every season
When to visit
When to visit
The lake loop works in every season — golden vines in autumn, a snowy Granier in winter. In summer, swimming stays tolerated but never supervised: caution.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim?
Swimming is tolerated in the leisure zone, unsupervised, at users' own risk — and forbidden in the natural area and fishing zone. That is the official wording.
Is access paid?
No, access to the lake is free. Only fishing is paid: €10 a day, €22 a month, €35 a year, free under 12.
Can you walk around the lake?
Yes — a fitted route loops the lake in every season, per the commune.
When can you fish?
2026 season: from Saturday 7 March to Sunday 6 December inclusive. Boat hire available (€40).
Why is the site protected?
The lake shelters many birds, plants and insects protected by law; it is managed with the Conservatoire d'espaces naturels de Savoie and regulated by municipal order.
Sources
Sources & verification
Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.
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