Lac de Monteynard
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A long, clear alpine reservoir south of Grenoble, famous for a summer thermal of around 18 knots that funnels through the valley in the afternoon. The wind can be very gusty and occasionally reaches 40 knots; avoid the southerly unless experienced. Kiting is only allowed in marked zones, a leash is compulsory and the tourist ferry has right of way.
Source: se.kiteforum.com · checked 2026-09-25
Climate
Monthly averages in °C, 2016–2025: air as the daily high and low, water as the sea surface. The spot's best months are highlighted.
| Series | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air max. | 6° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 19° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 22° | 18° | 11° | 8° |
| Air min. | -1° | 1° | 3° | 5° | 9° | 15° | 17° | 17° | 13° | 9° | 3° | 0° |
- Air: ERA5 / ERA5-Land (Copernicus Climate Change Service) via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information 2026
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