Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet / Treffort, France kitesurfing spot

🇫🇷France·Europe

Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet / Treffort, France

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert💧LakeWind sports destination

Wind

N–NNE–NE

Best Season

Apr–Oct

Water

Flat · Chop

About This Spot

Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet / Treffort, France is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in France.

Situated in Europe, the spot offers Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

With N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from April to October, Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet / Treffort, France delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Very gusty wind here, especially avoid the South wind unless you're experienced. Thermal breeze between 10-17 knots during summer, blowing from NE to NW. Winds can get up to 40 knots.

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When to Go

During summer time, water is around 25°C, air 25-33°C. Very warm in summer, but winter are extremely cold.

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What to Expect

Mainly flat water. The more wind the choppier it gets. Clear alpine lake.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

N · NNE · NE · S · NW · NNW
Best wind direction

Very gusty wind here, especially avoid the South wind unless you're experienced. Thermal breeze between 10-17 knots during summer, blowing from NE to NW. Winds can get up to 40 knots.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

FlatChop

Mainly flat water. The more wind the choppier it gets. Clear alpine lake.

Small beachGrassRocks💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking
🚻Toilets✓ Available
🍹Beach Bar / Food✓ Available
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service✓ Available
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

From Grenoble, take the A51 highway south towards Sisteron, exit freeway at signs for Monteynard. Parking is not free May to September.

Location

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Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet / Treffort, France

44.9093°N, 5.6713°E

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