Genfer See
Inland lake · Area 578.3 km² · 372 m above sea level · 77 harbours
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Genfer See is an inland lake with no waterway to the sea (Switzerland, France). Area 578.3 km². 372 m above sea level. Sailseer covers 77 harbours, including Port La Belotte, Port Wilson, Port d'Ouchy, Port de Coppet, Port de Crans.
Rules on the lake
Lake Geneva: Navigation is governed by the agreement between Switzerland and France of 7 December 1976 with joint regulations. Who may skipper a boat is determined by the law of the shore state: on the Swiss shore the licence from 6 kW engine power or more than 15 m² sail area, on the French shore the permis plaisance from 4.5 kW (6 CV) engine power, for sailing boats only with an auxiliary engine over 10 CV. The border runs through the lake: Schengen, but a customs border; declare goods above the allowances to customs.
Harbours on the lake
- Ancien port du comté d’Allinges
- Chalet Monod
- Creux des rives
- Phare des Pâquis
- Port Barton
- Port Chantrell
- Port d'Anières
- Port d'Ouchy
- Port de Amphion-Publier
- Port de Bellerive
- Port de Coppet
- Port de Corsier
- Port de Coudrée
- Port de Crans
- Port de Céligny
- Port de Founex
- Port de la Baie de l'Église
- Port de la Gryère
- Port de La Nautique
- Port de la Perle du Lac
- Port de la Pichette-Est
- Port de la Pichette-Ouest
- Port de la Tour-Carrée
- Port de La Tour-de-Peilz
- Port de la Venoge
- Port de Lutry
- Port de l’Ouchettaz
- Port de Meillerie
- Port de Messery
- Port de Moratel
- Port de Nernier
- Port de Nyon
- Port de Paudex
- Port de Plaisance d'Yvoire
- Port de Plaisance de Rives
- Port de Plaisance de Sciez
- Port de Pully
- Port de Rolle
- Port de Saint-Gingolph
- Port de Séchex
- Port de Taillecou
- Port de Territet
- Port de Versoix-Bourg
- Port de Vevey
- Port de Vidy
- Port des Aberiaux
- Port des Eaux-Vives
- Port des Mouches
- Port des Mouettes
- Port des Moulins
- Port des Pierrettes
- Port des Pêcheurs d'Yvoire
- Port des Tougues
- Port des Vernes
- Port Dolfuss
- Port du Basset
- Port du Bief
- Port du Bouveret
- Port du Château
- Port du Clos de Chillon
- Port du Creux de Genthod
- Port du Foron
- Port du Mottay
- Port du Petit-Bois
- Port du Reposoir
- Port du Vieux-Rhône
- Port du Vieux-Stand
- Port La Belotte
- Port Lugrin-Tourronde
- Port Martin
- Port Pinard
- Port Ripaille
- Port Saladin
- Port Wilson
- Port-Choiseul
- UN Port
- Vieux Port d'Ouchy
Formalities
Frequently asked questions
Genfer See: What rules apply to boats?
Navigation is governed by the agreement between Switzerland and France of 7 December 1976 with joint regulations. Who may skipper a boat is determined by the law of the shore state: on the Swiss shore the licence from 6 kW engine power or more than 15 m² sail area, on the French shore the permis plaisance from 4.5 kW (6 CV) engine power, for sailing boats only with an auxiliary engine over 10 CV. The border runs through the lake: Schengen, but a customs border; declare goods above the allowances to customs.
Genfer See: How big is the lake?
Area 578.3 km². 372 m above sea level.
Genfer See: Which harbours are there?
Sailseer covers 77 harbours, including Port La Belotte, Port Wilson, Port d'Ouchy, Port de Coppet, Port de Crans.