Anchorage

Plage aux Dames

France
Shelter
E, SE, S, SW
Seabed
mud
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage on the western shore of Lac du Bourget in Savoie, 1.4 NM east of Le Bourget-du-Lac village.

  • Pontoon
  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Freshwater navigation, no tide. Approach from the open lake, depths shelve gradually towards the reed belt on the west bank. Mud bottom, holding generally good. Exposed to westerly winds that funnel down from the Chartreuse. Keep clear of the swim area off the public beach in summer.

Practical

No facilities at the mooring. Le Bourget-du-Lac harbour 1.4 NM to the west for water, fuel and a dinghy landing. Shops and restaurants in the village within 400 m of the marina.

Ashore

Abbey of Saint-Maurice in Le Bourget-du-Lac village, with cloister from the 13th century. Lakeside path towards Aix-les-Bains along the eastern shore. Chartreuse massif trailheads accessible by road from the village.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
45.65152, 5.89014 (45°39.09'N 5°53.41'E)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from east, south-east, south, south-west winds
Seabed
mud
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Pontoon, Beach
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Plage aux Dames lies at 45°39.09'N 5°53.41'E, that is 45.65152, 5.89014 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Plage aux Dames sheltered from?

Plage aux Dames is sheltered from east, south-east, south, south-west winds.

Can you anchor at Plage aux Dames?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage aux Dames.

Nearby

Charpignat

Le Bourget-du-Lac, France

Harbour1.5 NM

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