The first ecological swimming lake in France, in a breathtaking panorama, facing Mont Blanc... Enjoy water free of any chemicals to refresh yourself during your mountain holidays in Haute-Savoie!
➡️ The experience in a nutshell
In Combloux, you can swim in natural water, filtered solely by aquatic plants. Le Biotope is France’s first eco-friendly swimming spot, set against the backdrop of Mont Blanc. The pool is bordered by a granite sunbathing area and a grassy beach.
➡️ Highlights of the Biotope
Water free from chemical treatment, filtered by over 10,000 plants
Direct view of Mont Blanc
Swimming pool with 4 x 50m lanes
2,900 m³ of swimming area
Family-friendly area with gentle access and a sandpit for little ones
➡️ To purchase your ticket for the Biotope:
During school holidays:
- Via our online shop www.combloux.com/boutique until 10.30 am on the day (no telephone bookings)
- At the Tourist Office from 9.00 am to 10.30 am
- Directly at the ticket office by the lake from 10.30 am, subject to availability.
Outside school holidays:
- Only available on site at the Biotope lake.
Tickets purchased in advance are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
During school holidays, bookings are strongly recommended.
➡️ What to expect
People come here to swim, cool off, relax on the grass or granite, have a picnic, enjoy the view and take their time. The water temperature varies depending on the weather, generally between 18 and 26°C, which gives the place a lively atmosphere that changes with the days and seasons.
➡️ The little extra
Entry is free
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To purchase your entry ticket for the Biotope:
- On our website www.combloux.com, until 10:30 am on the same day
- At the Tourist Office from 9:00 am to 10:30 am
- Directly at the ticket office at the lake from 10:30 am, subject to availability.
NO RESERVATIONS BY PHONE. TICKETS ARE NON-EXCHANGEABLE AND NON-REFUNDABLE.
Outside of school holidays: only available on-site at the Biotope lake.
Tickets purchased in advance are neither refundable nor exchangeable.
Only swim briefs and boxer shorts are permitted. Swim trunks and shorts are PROHIBITED.
From 4:00pm (if the water is not complete): entrance for 4.50 € for adults and 3.50 € for children
* Accompanying groups (Holiday center, recreation, daycare, schools):
- 1 adult for 5 children under 6 years old: free
- 1 adult for 8 children from 6 to 16 years old: free
- 1 companion for 2 disabled people: free
Season tickets and family passes (available for purchase only at the ticket office at the lake, subject to availability):
- Adult season ticket: €65
- Child season ticket: €55
- Family pass (12 entries): €60
12km along the A40, take the Sallanches exit, then follow the signs for Combloux/Megève (approx. 20 mins).
In the centre of the village, 1st roundabout coming from Sallanches.
Park your car in the nearby Cristaux car park (45.9582634, 6.6296225) and go down the stairs 2 mins walk from the roundabout.
/Or at the Théatre de Verdure (Rte de Prairy, 45.9582634, 6.6296225)
By bus from Sallanches (direction Flumet) or from Megève (direction Sallanches), Line Y83. Timetable available on the Borini website.
From Saint Gervais, Chamonix or Megève: line Y82 (less frequent, please check timetables).
The biotope lake is a 6-minute walk from the Tourist Office.