Local club with year-round boats and Lake Annecy activity.
Shore dive at Annecy-le-Vieux with a sugar-loaf rock and lake structure.
Shore dive at Annecy-le-Vieux with a sugar-loaf rock and lake structure.
Pain de sucre is a Lake Annecy shore dive in Annecy-le-Vieux, built around a large sugar-loaf rock and a freshwater landscape that mixes rock, grass beds, submerged tree trunks, and small wrecks. The site has a straightforward start and then opens into a wider search area, so the dive feels more like a slow exploration of structure and life than a single dramatic feature. It works well for divers who want a varied lake profile, a clear route to follow, and enough depth change to keep the dive interesting without turning it into a technical exercise.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 27m
Depth Note
The main rock formation is described between 15 m and 27 m. Additional small wrecks are mentioned around 15 m, 30 m, and 32 m.
Best Season
year-round
Typical Conditions
Freshwater shore dive with a gradual start, variable visibility, and deeper rock and wreck features around the main formation.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Use cold-water protection and keep track of your bearings around the rock and wreck features.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shore-access freshwater dive with a broad rock formation, small wrecks, and a slow search profile.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local club with year-round boats and Lake Annecy activity.
Year-round Lake Annecy diving school and access context.
Lake site map and fauna listing for Annecy.
Directory listing with site ease and depth range.
General Annecy visibility and seasonal conditions.
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