Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet / Treffort, France
Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet / Treffort, France is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, S, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet / Treffort, France is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, S, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Grenoble, take the A51 highway south towards Sisteron, exit freeway at signs for Monteynard. Parking is not free May to September.
Nearest Airports
Distance
130km from spot
195km from spot
75km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Grenoble, take the A51 highway south towards Sisteron, exit freeway at signs for Monteynard. Parking is not free May to September.
Nearest Airports
Distance
130km from spot
195km from spot
75km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet / Treffort, France
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
During summer time, water is around 25°C, air 25-33°C. Very warm in summer, but winter are extremely cold.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, S, NW and NNW .
There is Thermal wind at Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet / Treffort, France.
Very gusty wind here, especially avoid the South wind unless you're experienced. Thermal breeze between 10-17 knots during summer, blowing from NE to NW. Winds can get up to 40 knots.
Wind usually blows from N, NNE and S on the spot.
The best moments to come to Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet / Treffort, France are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
During summer time, water is around 25°C, air 25-33°C. Very warm in summer, but winter are extremely cold.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, S, NW and NNW .
There is Thermal wind at Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet / Treffort, France.
Very gusty wind here, especially avoid the South wind unless you're experienced. Thermal breeze between 10-17 knots during summer, blowing from NE to NW. Winds can get up to 40 knots.
Wind usually blows from N, NNE and S on the spot.
The best moments to come to Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet / Treffort, France are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet / Treffort, France is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Grass and rocks. No real beach, but just round cobblestones everywhere.
Mainly flat water. The more wind the choppier it gets. Clear alpine lake.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet / Treffort, France is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Grass and rocks. No real beach, but just round cobblestones everywhere.
Mainly flat water. The more wind the choppier it gets. Clear alpine lake.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
Stones
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
Stones
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Best Schools in French Lakes
Additional information
We don’t know if a parking is available at Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet / Treffort, France.
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
Kitesurf only in the marked zones. Leash obligatory. Watch out for the ferry boat, it has right of way.
Webcams around Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet / Treffort, France
Webcams around Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet / Treffort, France
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind stats in French Lakes...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 18 |
| Feb | 18 |
| Mar | 23 |
| Apr | 24 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 20 |
| Jul | 20 |
| Aug | 14 |
| Sep | 12 |
| Oct | 14 |
| Nov | 18 |
| Dec | 16 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 1 kitesurf school and 13 kitesurf spots in French Lakes.
Best months: April May June July August September
Best months: April May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet / Treffort, France
