Dive-site story
Situated along the shores of Lake Geneva below the Lavaux vineyard terraces, Rivaz offers dramatic freshwater wall diving. Divers enter from the shore near the railway line and descend onto a steep submerged cliff face that plunges into the lake basin. The rock formations feature shelves, crevices, and fallen boulders that provide habitat for native alpine lake species.
Steep underwater rock wall dropping into the lake depths
Encounters with large European pike and burbot resting along rock ledges
Convenient shore access adjacent to local parking and train connections
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Colder months offer significantly clearer water because algae blooms clear up, though thermal protection is essential.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pikeEsox lucius | Common | ||||||||||||
| European perchPerca fluviatilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| BurbotLota lota | Common | ||||||||||||
| Arctic charSalvelinus alpinus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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