The best wingfoil spots and schools in Annecy

Lake Annecy offers ideal conditions for wingfoiling, whether you’re a beginner or an expert. Here’s a selection of the best spots according to your level.

THE BEST SAILING SPOTS

SPOTS FOR BEGINNERS

- Lake Annecy (Sevrier): The beach at Sevrier is ideal for novices. With its shallow waters and moderate wind, it’s the perfect place to learn how to handle a wingfoil.
- Plage des Marquisats: Located near Annecy, this beach offers a safe setting with calm waters, making it an excellent choice for beginners.
- Plage de Talloires: This beach is also suitable for novices, thanks to its shallow waters and peaceful environment, allowing safe initiation.
- Lac de Doussard: At the southern end of Lake Annecy, this spot offers ideal conditions for beginners, with generally stable winds.
- Plage de Menthon-Saint-Bernard: This beach offers a magnificent setting and calm waters, perfect for learning to wingfoil.

SPOTS FOR EXPERTS

Lake Annecy (Sevrier): Although this spot is also suitable for beginners, on windy days it can offer more challenging conditions for experienced riders.
La Tournette: The areas around this mountain offer interesting technical conditions with stronger winds, attracting experts.
Plage de Saint-Jorioz: This spot is known for its powerful waves and winds, perfect for experienced riders.
Lac de Bourget: Close to Annecy, this lake offers varied conditions with interesting waves for experts.
Col de la Forclaz: Although not a traditional wingfoil spot, the strong winds in this area can offer memorable sessions for experienced riders.

Wind conditions on Lake Annecy are generally optimal in spring and autumn, providing ideal days for sailing.

WHERE TO TAKE WINGFOIL LESSONS IN ANNECY?

Wingfoil Annecy: Based in Sevrier, this school offers courses suitable for beginners as well as more experienced riders. Qualified instructors offer personalized instruction in a magnificent setting.
Stand Up Annecy: This school offers wingfoil lessons on Lake Annecy, focusing on discovery or progression, depending on your needs.
UCPA Annecy: Renowned for its water sports activities, UCPA also offers wingfoil courses adapted to different levels.
Ecole de Glisse Annecy: Specializing in water sports, this school offers wingfoil courses all year round.
Kite & Surf School Annecy: Although mainly focused on kitesurfing and surfing, this school also offers wingfoil lessons in a friendly environment.

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