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Lac du Bourget

Aix-les-Bains, France

Wingfoiling in Lac du Bourget

Lac du Bourget is the largest natural lake in France, situated in the Savoie between Chambéry and Aix-les-Bains. The Traverse — a local westerly — blows two to three times per week, typically from 17:00 to 21:00, producing good chop across the open water. An active community of around 80 local kiters calls this lake home.

Current conditions

Typical conditions

Ideal wind directions
SWWNW
Best months
AprMayJunJulAugSepOct
Water type
Flat waterChop
Bottom type
pebblesrock

Local tips

“Launch from Plage d'Aix / Grand Port in Aix-les-Bains, or from Tresserve on the east shore for windsurf and wing. The Traverse arrives late afternoon — plan sessions from 16:00. The Kite Club du Lac du Bourget can advise on conditions.”

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