The Doussard beach is characterized by its large size, located at the end of Lake Annecy, the water quality is excellent for swimming. It is open all year round and supervised only from July to August. Access is via the road that circles Lake Annecy. Located at the end of the lake, the view is magnificent over the small lake with Annecy on the horizon.
The facilities
The beach is free, but the two nearby parking lots are paid. The facilities include a snack restaurant and outdoor showers. We recommend the snack “La plage” which serves very good dishes. Numerous games for children are offered before or after swimming.
The water is shallow for several meters from the shore, making it easy for young children to swim and play in the water. A dock with a privacy screen provides a beautiful observation point for birds and allows you to discover the toad habitat.
Restrooms and showers are located next to the beach snack bar.
Address: Plage du Bout du Lac, Bout du Lac, 74210 Doussard.
Tel.: 04 50 44 30 45
Rates and hours
The beach is supervised only in July and August. It is free, but parking is paid from 01/05 to 30/09 at a rate of €0.70 for the first half hour and then €1.20 per hour, with a package of €15 for 8 hours and a subscription of €61 for the entire period. You should budget €4 for an afternoon.
Activities nearby
Boat rental is enjoyable for visiting Lake Annecy. Pedalos are convenient for swimming away from the shores. Docking stations can be rented if you own a boat. You can play tennis and mini-golf and have lunch at the nearby restaurant. The bike path passes 100 meters from the beach, allowing you to circle Lake Annecy.
Finally, you can access the beautiful Nature Reserve of the Bout du Lac to the right of the beach. This reserve is off-limits to pets. A well-known campsite is located along the beach.
More info: Campsites around Lake Annecy
