France

Haute Savoie

Haute-Savoie - photo 1

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Haute-Savoie is an Alpine administrative region in eastern France. It is landlocked and renowned for its dramatic mountains, alpine lakes, and the foothill towns that serve as gateways to the Alps. The region itself has no direct open-sea diving; instead, diving activity centers on inland freshwater venues like mountain lakes, as well as cave and spring diving in nearby regions when travel is feasible. With a cluster of dive centers and several towns as bases, Haute-Savoie offers access to limited, practical diving experiences for travelers combining trekking, skiing, and cultural visits. For dedicated ocean diving, divers typically travel to coastal regions of France.

Essential information for traveling in France

About France

Sea
Mediterranean Sea - Western Basin, Celtic Sea, ...
Timezone
Europe/Zurich and Europe/Paris
Languages
FR
Demonym
French
Phone prefix
+33

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Plug type
Type C, Type E, Type F
Airports
CDG ORY MRS NCE TLS

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Top scuba diving cities in the region of Haute-Savoie

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Cities to dive in the Haute-Savoie region

The cities

The best times to dive in the Haute-Savoie region

The best months to dive in Haute-Savoie are from June to August. Temperatures are confortable (20-22°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
4 °C 5/10
02 - Feb.
5 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
7 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
11 °C 7/10
05 - May
14 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
22 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
20 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
22 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
16 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
11 °C 5/10
11 - Nov.
6 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
5 °C 8/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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