A visit to the Plan d’Eau Biotope in Combloux makes for a wonderful day of swimming and lazing, with a majestic view of the Mont Blanc Massif as a backdrop!
Combloux boasts the first ecological mountain lake in France, in the most superb setting. The lake has been created for swimming and has more than 10 000 aquatic plants filtering the water to make it pure, and it has a pretty waterfall feature; this ensures an optimal water quality, without the use of chemicals or chlorine. Naturally heated by the sun, the water temperature varies from 19°C to 26°C, so grit your teeth and enjoy!
There isn’t much in the way of shade at the Plan d’Eau Biotope, but you can rent out parasols (3€, plus deposit) at the entrance (available from 25th June; to bring your own shade before that). Some people bring their own little tent shelters to keep small babies in the shade.
Eating options
Picnics are allowed on the large green lawn, and there is also a restaurant (Coté Lac: chemin d’Arvillon, 74920, Combloux; tel: +33 4 50 58 94 27).
Playgrounds
There is a small roundabout on site and just above the lake is one of our favourite playgrounds (see the MBFF’s post Combloux Playgrounds) au Pays du Mont Blanc.
More information
- there is a short walk with information panels all the way around the lake (perfect for buggy walks/snoozes!);
- swimming shorts are NO LONGER allowed for swimming;
- dogs are NOT permitted;
- arm-bands can be rented (deposit of 5€);
- WC with changing tables and a place to warm baby food;
- swimming lessons on demand (5+ years);
- there are yoga sessions at the Plan d’Eau Biotope this year (see June agenda);
Opening hours:
from 17th to 27th June 2017: every day from 11h to 19h;
from 4th July to 3rd September 2017: every day from 11h to 19h (check website for exact details);
CLOSURE: the Plan d’Eau Biotope will be shut during the MB Race, from Wednesday 28th June to Monday 3rd July;
*The entrance to the Plan d’Eau Biotope is limited to 700 entries per day, to enable the plants to do their work, keeping the water clean! The opening hours are subject to change in the event of bad weather.*
Price:
How to buy your entrance: you can now reserve your tickets in advance online (www.combloux.com; until the evening before entry) or at the Tourist Office in Combloux (9h to 11h), or directly at the Plan d’Eau Biotope from 11h onwards on entry day. MBFF always tries to get to the Plan d’Eau Biotope at about 10h30, to find a parking spot and to be first in line!
Adults: 5€
Children (5-14 years): 4€
Children under 5 years: FREE!
Adult Season Card: 50€
Child Season Card: 40€
Family Card (12 entrances): 40€ (valid only for one summer season)
from 17h (if the lake is not at full capacity): 3€ for adults and 2,40€ for children
Address:
Plan d’Eau Biotope
Plan-Perret
74920 Combloux
Tel: +33 (0)4 50 58 60 32
