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Community guide lists shore entry, beginner difficulty, 5-15m visibility, and no current or surge.
Creux de Genthod, Genfersee (Lac Leman)
Calm Lake Geneva shore dive with plateau and wrecks.
FreedivingScuba DivingShoreBeginner6m - 20m
Lake
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.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
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.
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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)
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Research Estimate At Creux de Genthod, Genfersee (Lac Leman)
Access · 4/5Simple entry
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Coral · 1/5Heavily damaged
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Aquatic Life · 3/5Average variety
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Facilities · 3/5Basic facilities
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Crowd / Popularity · 3/5Moderate
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Current · 1/5No current
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Surge · 1/5Flat calm
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 10m
