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Pierre à Bise

Pierre à Bise is a steep Lake Bourget wall dive from shore steps.

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Brison-Saint-Innocent shore entry with a steep freshwater wall, variable visibility, and an advanced cold-water profile.

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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VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm

Where Is Pierre à Bise?

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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

Low visibilityRestricted access

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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Pierre à Bise Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

eaudouceplongee.fr · Operator

Regional dive-center page covering Lake Bourget support, training, and regular site use.

grand-lac.fr · Official

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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