Dive-site story
Situated on the southern French shoreline of Lake Geneva, Meillerie is famous for its dramatic underwater topography shaped by historic limestone quarrying. Divers plunge alongside near-vertical rocky drop-offs, submerged stone debris, and old quarry infrastructure including submerged carts and tracks.
Steep limestone walls descending sharply into the lake depths
Historical quarry artifacts, submerged rails, and industrial relics
Frequent encounters with burbot resting in rock crevices
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Autumn and winter offer the clearest visibility, although water temperatures drop sharply below the thermocline.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BurbotLota lota | Common | ||||||||||||
| European PerchPerca fluviatilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Northern PikeEsox lucius | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Signal CrayfishPacifastacus leniusculus | Common |
Marine forecast
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