- Shelter
- W, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sand-bottom anchorage off the only natural sand beach on Lake Geneva, in the Baie de Coudrée between Thonon and Yvoire.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the N over clear water. The bottom is shallow and sand holds well, with little weed even in late summer, and the water is warmer than the rest of the lake. Open to the full fetch of the Vaudaire and SW winds; shelter if a S or W blow sets in. The beach is a designated swimming zone in summer, keep clear of the 300 m bathing area marked by yellow buoys from mid-June to mid-September.
Practical
No moorings or services on the anchorage. Port de Sciez is 1.1 NM SE for water, diesel and visitor berths.
Ashore
The village of Excenevex has a bakery, grocery and cafés within 400 m of the beach, and a beachside bar that can be noisy into the late evening. Yvoire, classified among the Plus Beaux Villages de France, is 3 km west with its medieval walls and 14th-century château. Château de Coudrée stands 0.9 NM SE along the shore.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 46.34936, 6.36405 (46°20.96'N 6°21.84'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from west, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.8/5
- Updated
- October 15, 2026
Getting there
Plage d'Excenevex lies at 46°20.96'N 6°21.84'E, that is 46.34936, 6.36405 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Plage d'Excenevex sheltered from?
Plage d'Excenevex is sheltered from west, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Plage d'Excenevex?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage d'Excenevex.
How do boaters rate Plage d'Excenevex?
Plage d'Excenevex is rated 4.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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