Lac des Oudins

Swimming, sunbathing and lakeside life

The heart of a visit is the water. A supervised beach operates throughout the summer season, with lifeguards on duty every day from 12:30 until 18:00, so a dip here feels secure for children and nervous swimmers alike. On the bank, picnic tables let you spread out a lunch and stay into the afternoon, while the on-site bar-restaurant means you can grab a cold drink or a meal without breaking the mood.↗↗

Beyond the water, the lake doubles as a fishing pond, adding a quieter pastime for those who would rather sit and watch the mountain views than swim. It is a place to slow down: swim, dry off on the beach, eat, and let the afternoon drift by.↗

Practical information

The swimming area is free to enter. The supervised season runs from late June to the end of August (the 2026 dates are 28 June to 31 August), with lifeguarded bathing daily from 12:30 to 18:00; outside those months the surrounding space is simply a quiet lake in the valley.↗↗

The lake sits at 204 Rue des Moulins in Villargondran (postal code 73300), in Savoie, and the site has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. The lakeside bar-restaurant and picnic area are listed as available during the season, though opening may vary outside peak weeks—worth checking with the local tourist office before a long trip.↗↗

Water quality at the bathing site is monitored on a bacteriological basis; the posted classification reflects historical E. coli and enterococci levels and does not cover one-off pollution or local orders, so check the notices displayed on site before you swim.↗