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Pierre à Bise
Pierre à Bise is a steep Lake Bourget wall dive from shore steps.
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About Pierre à Bise
Pierre à Bise is a shore-entry Lake Bourget site in Brison-Saint-Innocent where steps lead to a steep freshwater wall and rocky pierrier that drop quickly away from the entry. The shallow shelf can be murky and slippery, so entry and exit deserve more attention than the descent itself. It is best treated as an advanced lake dive with cold-water gear, variable visibility, and seasonal closures around fish spawning.
Research Estimate At Pierre à Bise
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Where Is Pierre à Bise?
Pierre à Bise Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 100m
Depth Note
The shore entry begins around 5-6m; the omblière drops to about 65m and the broader site is reported to around 100m.
Best Season
May through October, outside the late-autumn spawning closure.
Typical Conditions
Cold freshwater, a steep wall, variable visibility, and a dark deeper zone.
Safety & Access At Pierre à Bise
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Slippery steps, limited shallow visibility, and the steep drop are the main hazards; plan the exit before you commit.
Access Restrictions
Best for experienced divers; drysuit or cold-water experience is strongly preferred, and seasonal closures can apply around the spawning period.
Legal Notes
Pierre à Bise / Pointe de la Buffaz can be closed from 1 November to 31 December to protect spawning fish.
Local Intel For Pierre à Bise
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Steep drop-off with depths exceeding 60 m makes this better suited to experienced divers.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site. The steep wall and cold freshwater make it a specialist experienced-diver spot rather than a breath-hold visit.
Snorkeling
Not a practical snorkel site. The shallow margin drops away quickly, so the useful terrain starts below the lake edge.
Pierre à Bise Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Pierre à Bise
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Wildlife at Pierre à Bise
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Recent Logged Visits At Pierre à Bise
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Pierre à Bise Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Pierre à Bise Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Prefectural closure for Pierre à Bise / Pointe de la Buffaz from 1 November to 31 December.
Deep dive report with calm lake conditions, a 6m stop, and a 94m profile.
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