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Community guide lists shore entry, beginner difficulty, 5-15m visibility, and no current or surge.
Dive Spot Guide•
Creux de Genthod, Genfersee (Lac Leman)
Calm Lake Geneva shore dive with plateau and wrecks.
Freshwater shore dive in Creux de Genthod with a shallow plateau, vegetation, and connected wrecks; good for relaxed lake planning.
About Creux de Genthod, Genfersee (Lac Leman)
Creux de Genthod is a Lake Geneva shore dive with a shallow plateau, a gentle lake slope, and connected wreck features that make it easy to build a relaxed recreational profile. The site works well for calm-water navigation and freshwater fish watching, with simple shore planning and a deeper continuation for divers who want more room to explore.
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Research Estimate At Creux de Genthod, Genfersee (Lac Leman)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Creux de Genthod, Genfersee (Lac Leman)?
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Creux de Genthod, Genfersee (Lac Leman) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 20m
Depth Note
Keep the structured depth fields on the conservative recreational baseline because the site has a shallower working plateau and a deeper continuation beyond the main drop-off.
Best Season
June to September
Typical Conditions
Freshwater lake conditions with a shallow plateau, vegetation, and a gentle slope; cold-water logistics and lake visibility matter more than surge.
Safety & Access At Creux de Genthod, Genfersee (Lac Leman)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficCold waterLow visibility
Safety Notes
Use cold-water protection, carry an SMB, and keep an eye on boat traffic around the public bay and moorings.
Access Restrictions
The Creux-de-Genthod beach has had temporary canton access restrictions before, but access was reauthorized in February 2026. Check the latest official notice before planning a shore entry.
Legal Notes
Follow commune beach rules and harbour rules, keep clear of moorings, and respect any current canton water-quality notices.
Local Intel For Creux de Genthod, Genfersee (Lac Leman)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow plateau leads into a gentle lake slope with connected wreck features, so the site works well for controlled navigation and relaxed recreational profiles.
Freediving
The shallow water can work for casual freediving on calm days, but the site is really set up as a scuba lake dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is only practical in the shallow shore zone on calm days; the site is more useful for scuba than for long snorkel sessions.
Wildlife at Creux de Genthod, Genfersee (Lac Leman)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Creux de Genthod, Genfersee (Lac Leman)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Creux de Genthod, Genfersee (Lac Leman)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
