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Sail on Lake Annecy
Updated on 07/28/2021
Lake Annecy is part of the state's public domain. This remarkable site is the object of a diversified and important tourist frequentation. To allow everyone to benefit from a well-appointed space while guaranteeing the safety of all practitioners, the State services ensure good uses and practices on the lake (in particular by applying the special police regulations of the navigation (RPP)) as well as compliance with the rules of temporary occupation (AOT) of the public river domain.
The prefect of Haute-Savoie signed on June 10, 2015 the special police regulations (RPP) for navigation which locally sets out the national rules of the general police regulations (RGP), for:
improve the consideration of environmental issues,
guarantee the safety of users,
simplify regulations,
and maintain the existing balance between the different activities on the lake.
Download the brochure containing the essentials of the regulations in French and in English
The regulations in force on Lake Annecy are made up of two texts:
1) The general police regulations for inland navigation (RGP)
It covers the entire French territory, the regulatory provisions applicable to inland navigation and river transport.
Consult the general police regulations for inland navigation (RGP).
2) The special navigation police regulations (RPP)
It defines on the scale of the French part of Lake Geneva sectors with which specific navigation conditions are associated. It also includes a master plan that maps these sectors and a markup diagram that indicates the signage on the lake.
For a simplified reading, consult the RPP in force in compiled version (July 2020)
The prefectural decree n ° DDT / DIR / UL / 2015-0142 of June 10, 2015 and its annexes:
Master plan for Lake Annecy - synoptic plan
Master plan for Lake Annecy - sector 1
Master plan for Lake Annecy - sector 2
Master plan for Lake Annecy - sector 3
Master plan for Lake Annecy - sector 4
Master plan for Lake Annecy - sector 5
This decree repeals the previous prefectural decree.
Prefectural decree n ° DDT2016-953 of 23 June 2016 adopting amendment n ° 1
The prefectural decree n ° DDT2017-983 of April 25, 2017 adopting amendment n ° 2
Prefectural decree n ° DDT2018-1015 of 18 May 2018 adopting amendment n ° 3
Prefectural decree n ° DDT2019-974 of June 17, 2019 adopting amendment n ° 4
We remind you that jet-skiing, towed vehicles and hydro-powered lift vehicles remain prohibited.
News 2021
Experimentation with the practice of motorized boards according to the safety rules (length, speed ...) mentioned in the order DDT-2021-913 derogating from the specific regulations of the navigation police on Lake Annecy for the experimentation with the practice of motorized boards.
Experimentation with the navigation of electrically assisted pedal boats according to the safety rules imposed by the order DDT 2021-914 derogating from the specific regulations of the navigation police on Lake Annecy for the experimentation of the navigation of pedal boats at electric assistance.
Fishermen, also consult the regulations in force on Lake Annecy
Navigate safely on Lake Annecy
On Lake Annecy, the safety equipment to take away corresponds to navigation in exposed inland waters (Safety equipment brochure for pleasure craft in inland navigation). Details are also provided on the equipment to take with users of windsurfing, windsurfing boards, canoeing and kayaking, paddling and hydro-propelled lifting devices. Activities carried out within structures affiliated to approved sports federations may be subject to a reduction in the carrying of equipment.
To allow everyone to enjoy Lake Annecy in a harmonious way and to respect the lakeside environment, lake users alongside institutions including the State, owner and SILA, manager have signed a user code of conduct. from Lake Annecy.
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