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Bout du lac - Doussard kitesurf spot
France · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Overview
Large open area at the edge of the lake, part of which is located in the municipality of Doussard and the other in the Bout du Lac reserve (part for which access is authorized by the ASTER Association). Be aware that this area is also used for paragliding landings by flight schools.
The launch area is located between the Doussard port and the pebble shoreline that marks the entrance to the reserve. You must not enter the reserve area, either on foot or while navigating. Nevertheless, it is tolerated that riders can walk with their kite up to the most advanced point of pebbles in order to immediately clear the shore and ride upwind more easily.
Once on the water, please do not approach the reserve area (reeds).
The site is open all year except during July and August when the Doussard beach is heavily frequented by summer visitors.
Spot forecast for Bout du lac - Doussard
Sunrise 07:58 · Sunset 18:41
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Bout du lac - Doussard: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
95h
in May · 17.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to June, peaking in May: 15 rideable days a month and 95 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is January, at 2 days.
Kiting is forbidden here from 01/07 to 31/08. The spot is only open from 01/09 to 30/06.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 93% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is December, at 7 °C. The wettest month is January, with 195 mm.
Monthly averages: Bout du lac - Doussard
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.0 | 17 h | 8 °C | 195 mm |
| February | 2.0 | 10 h | 10 °C | 72 mm |
| March | 9.5 | 45 h | 13 °C | 51 mm |
| April | 17.0 | 105 h | 16 °C | 96 mm |
| May | 17.5 | 95 h | 19 °C | 170 mm |
| June | 17.5 | 97 h | 26 °C | 120 mm |
| July closed | 20.0 | 121 h | 27 °C | 150 mm |
| August closed | 18.0 | 98 h | 28 °C | 94 mm |
| September | 8.5 | 45 h | 20 °C | 193 mm |
| October | 3.5 | 24 h | 16 °C | 159 mm |
| November | 3.5 | 23 h | 11 °C | 135 mm |
| December | 2.5 | 19 h | 7 °C | 94 mm |
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Technical details of Bout du lac - Doussard spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, NNW.
Depending on conditions: NW.
Local association recommendations
FFVL certified spot
Spot functioning
From the main road along the western shore of the lake, between the end of the lake and Doussard. Coming from Annecy, the entrance to the parking lot is just before the La Nublière campsite. The site is located between Doussard beach and the natural reserve at the end of the lake. Leave your vehicle in the Doussard beach parking lot. Cross the port, go over the small wooden bridge, cross the stabilized area in front of the restaurant and children's playground.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
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- Open : from 01/09 to 30/06 (13:00 – sunset)
- Closed : from 01/07 to 31/08
Closed July - August. Priority to beachgoers!
To ride on this part of the lake in summer, contact https://www.xtremaventures-annecy.fr/ who provide boat drop-offs. - Required level
- Intermediate
Wind specificities
Thermal breezes adding to a northern tendency
Hazards
Presence of the pier and Doussard port to the west. Swimming, fishing, sailing, canoeing, paragliding
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