The only large sandy beach on Lake Annecy, facing the Dents de Lanfon.
⚠︎ Official hours subject to change — check saint-jorioz.fr before a long trip.
The only large sandy beach on Lake Annecy.
Saint-Jorioz · Haute-Savoie
The municipal beach of Saint-Jorioz is the only large natural sand beach on Lake Annecy. On the western shore, facing the Dents de Lanfon and La Tournette, it combines fine sand over about 100 metres and vast lawns shaded by tall trees.
Blue Flag certified since 2010, an international label renewed every year after auditing of water quality, environmental management, safety and accessibility. Water classified as excellent quality by the regional health agency (ARS).
Open all year. Free from September to June, paid and lifeguarded by qualified MNS from 1 July to 31 August, 9:30 – 17:30. Full facilities on site: 3-level diving board, pontoons, fenced playground, beach volleyball and pétanque courts, showers and toilets.
Tourisme & Handicap certified: water access ramp and two amphibious wheelchairs (Tiralo + Hippocampe) lent free of charge in July–August. Restaurant and snack bar on site — see below.
Sand beach with gentle slope, ideal for families. 3-level diving board at 5 m, pontoons at ~20 m. Water rated excellent by the regional health agency.
Beach volleyball court and pétanque court in free access. Bring your own boules.
Fenced playground in the shade of tall trees, rope pyramid on sand. The whole perimeter stays in line of sight.
Pedalos, paddleboards, catamarans, waterski, wake — rental operators immediately adjacent (port side and Plage des Éclaireurs side).
Saint-Jorioz ticks every box for a family day: sand, shade, playground, lifeguarded swim, food and drink on site — all within one perimeter.
Saint-Jorioz beach has been Blue Flag certified since 2010, an international label renewed every year after auditing of water quality, environmental management, safety and accessibility. Verified 14 May 2026 on saint-jorioz.fr and pavillonbleu.org.
Water classified as excellent quality by the regional health agency (ARS) — last bathing season. Bi-monthly bacteriological checks in July–August.
Check official results →Photos taken on-site — entrance, sand, diving board, pontoons, playground, view of the Dents de Lanfon.
Two options a few metres apart, run by the same house — Chez Nous à la Plage. The restaurant for a sit-down meal facing the lake, the snack to eat with your feet in the sand.
Savoyard cuisine, terrace facing the lake.
Burgers, artisanal ice cream, spritz — feet in the sand.
The beach is open all year. Free from September to June, paid and lifeguarded by qualified MNS from 1 July to 31 August. Verified 14 May 2026 on the official site — subject to seasonal change.
Plage de Saint-Jorioz, 74410. From Annecy (9 km, ~15 min off-season), follow the west shore via the D909a. Free parking directly facing the beach — often full in July–August, arrive before 11am or come by bike via the Lake Annecy Voie Verte cycle path (~30 min from Annecy). Also accessible by boat. Wheelchair spaces available.
For the beach, just turn up — free access most of the year. For the restaurant facing the lake, best to book a table.
