Loisirs 73 · Swimming in Savoie
Where to swim in Savoie?
Savoie's swimming spots ranked by real cost — entry and parking. 2026 lifeguard dates verified against official sources.
Savoie has large swimming lakes. Some beaches are free (Aqualac in Aix-les-Bains, lac de Carouge, lac Saint-André, Grésy-sur-Isère); others charge during the supervised season (Le Bourget-du-Lac, Le Sougey and Aiguebelette-le-Lac on the lac d'Aiguebelette).
4 free3 paid in seasonSummer 2026 lifeguards
Free swimming · 4
Aix-les-Bains municipal beach (Aqualac)
Aix-les-Bains
AccessFree; paid parking nearby
SeasonSupervision 30 May – 30 August 2026, 10:00–19:00; site open year-round
Lac de Carouge
Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny
AccessFree beach; paid parking June to September
SeasonSupervision in July-August, 13:00–19:00 (dates: see sourced contradiction)
Lac Saint-André
Porte-de-Savoie
AccessFree; paid fishing (€10/day, €22/month, €35/year)
SeasonYear-round for the lake loop; fishing 7 March – 6 December 2026
Grésy-sur-Isère leisure base
Grésy-sur-Isère
AccessFree
SeasonSupervised summer swimming, 12:00–18:00 (dates: see sourced contradiction)
Paid in season · 3
Le Bourget-du-Lac municipal beach
Le Bourget-du-Lac
AccessPaid in season: adult €2.30–3.20, child €1.60–2.20; free off season
SeasonSupervised season 13 June – 30 August 2026
Le Sougey beach
Saint-Alban-de-Montbel
AccessPaid in season: €2.50 weekdays, €4 weekends (adult); free off season
SeasonSupervised season 13 June – 30 August, 10:00–19:00
Aiguebelette-le-Lac beach
Aiguebelette-le-Lac
AccessPaid in season: €2.50 weekdays, €4 weekends (adult); free outside supervision
SeasonSupervised season 13 June – 30 August, 10:00–19:00
Data from the facts.access fields and the lifeguard seasons published by operators and tourist offices.
Frequently asked questions
Which Savoie lakes have free swimming?
Aix-les-Bains beach (Aqualac), lac de Carouge, lac Saint-André and the Grésy-sur-Isère base are free. The lac d'Aiguebelette and Le Bourget-du-Lac beaches charge during the supervised season.
When is swimming supervised in 2026?
Most beaches are supervised from mid-June to late August; exact dates differ by site and sometimes between two official sources — each page states them.
Are there wheelchair-accessible beaches?
Yes, several pages note wheelchair access 'without assistance' or 'with help' per the tourist offices; the detail is on each relevant page.