Lac du Verney
Lakes & swimming
A quarter of an hour from Le Cosy Lodge, Lac du Verney is a large turquoise lake framed by the Belledonne and Grandes Rousses massifs. All summer long, Allemond's municipal water sports centre rents out pedalos, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, Optimist dinghies, windsurf boards and wingfoils, with landscaped beaches, a playground and lawns for picnics. Swimming is not allowed, but it's easy to spend the whole day here, between time on the water and a walk around the lake to the Himalayan footbridge.
- Summer
- Open daily from late June to 31 August, 11am to 7pm (in 2027, opening planned for 27 June).
- Winter
- Closed in winter · reopens in June
- Prices
- 2025 prices: 4-seater pedalo €12 per half hour / €18 per hour; canoe, kayak, paddleboard or Optimist €14 per hour; windsurf board (wetsuit included) €20 per hour; wingfoil (helmet, impact vest and wetsuit included) €30 per hour. Free access to the lake, beaches and car park.
- Duration
- Hire from 30 min to 1 hr; allow half a day on site with a picnic and a walk around the lake (a loop of about 1.5 to 2 hours)
No booking, just turn up at the centre (no online booking). Payment by card, cash, cheque or Chèques-Vacances. Information on +33 4 76 80 76 11 (centre, in season) or from the Allemond tourist office on +33 4 76 80 71 60 / [email protected].
90 chemin de Chambuisson, Lac du Verney, 38114 Allemond
In high summer, arrive at the 11am opening, as the pedalos go fast; bring swimwear or shorts, trainers that can get wet and sun cream (buoyancy aid provided), and remember that swimming in the lake is not allowed. You're also welcome to bring your own paddleboard or wing.