Lake Geneva / Forel, Switzerland is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Expert ridersFlat and Chop.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Lake Geneva / Forel, Switzerland is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Expert ridersFlat and Chop.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this 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
Exit "Versoix" of highway from the Geneva airport. Then follow the direction of Versoix and turn right just before entering the village. There is a small park with an house called "Institut Forel" (university).
Exit "Versoix" of highway from the Geneva airport. Then follow the direction of Versoix and turn right just before entering the village. There is a small park with an house called "Institut Forel" (university).
Riding Conditions in Lake Geneva / Forel, Switzerland
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wetsuit is necessary because north wind cools the water. Seasons for kite are not the warmest! The water is very cold in winter and warm in summer.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE
.
Good wind with Northeast wind called "Bise" in Switzerland. More Northeast wind in winter, autumn and spring. There is "Bise" often when there is the "Mistral" in south of France.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Lake Geneva / Forel, Switzerland are
April, May, September and October
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wetsuit is necessary because north wind cools the water. Seasons for kite are not the warmest! The water is very cold in winter and warm in summer.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE
.
Good wind with Northeast wind called "Bise" in Switzerland. More Northeast wind in winter, autumn and spring. There is "Bise" often when there is the "Mistral" in south of France.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Lake Geneva / Forel, Switzerland are
April, May, September and October
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Lake Geneva / Forel, Switzerland is a
Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Small beach of stones with onshore wind (30 meters long). You have to take off your kite and jump into water at the end of the beach. To come back on shore just go upwind of the beach and land your kite. Do not be alone on this spot! But do not be more than three riders as well.
Lake conditions: flat and choppy water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Lake Geneva / Forel, Switzerland is a
Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Small beach of stones with onshore wind (30 meters long). You have to take off your kite and jump into water at the end of the beach. To come back on shore just go upwind of the beach and land your kite. Do not be alone on this spot! But do not be more than three riders as well.
Lake conditions: flat and choppy water.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats and Mole
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Bystanders
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats and Mole
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Bystanders
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
