🇫🇷 Plage sud du Monteynard
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Best directionS
Wind speed15–25kt
SeasonJun – Sep
Skill levelIntermediate
WaterFlat alpine lake
Ridden forPump Foiling and Kitesurfing
The southern launch on the Monteynard reservoir, a short way down the shore from the north beach — the same reliable valley thermal, a quieter alternative when the main beach is busy.
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Getting thereSouthern end of Lake Monteynard near Mayres-Savel, about 1 hour south of Grenoble via the A51 and mountain tracks. A car is essential; paid parking…
HazardsNarrower than the north sector and bordered by steep canyon walls that create real wind turbulence with even a slight shift in the breeze. Watch for the…
Best time of dayAfternoon, as the alpine thermal engine builds like clockwork around 1pm and blows steadily down the canyon until sunset. Slightly warmer air…
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