The Saulxures-sur-Moselotte water sports base, officially the Base de loisirs du Lac de la Moselotte, surrounds a lake covering more than 9 hectares. Families planning to swim need more than the entry times: site access, lifeguard cover and the lake’s two zones follow different rules.
The information below comes from the municipal order dated 10 June 2026, the official 2026 activity brochure and the leisure base’s current information.
2026 times: site access and supervised swimming are different
From 27 June to 30 August 2026, the base advertises paid access from 09:30 to 19:00. The municipal order, however, authorises and supervises swimming from 10:00 to 18:00, solely in the developed eastern section.
This eastern section includes the sandy beach and a swimming area marked by linked buoys. Swimming is prohibited in the western section because of the depth, steep slope and abrupt banks.
For a visit with children, plan to use the supervised area between 10:00 and 18:00 and check the flag, signs and lifeguards’ instructions on arrival. Outside those hours, the lake should not be treated as supervised or safe for swimming.
What families can find on site in 2026
The base’s 2026 brochure lists the following summer facilities and services:
- a developed beach and supervised swimming area;
- a picnic area, showers and toilets;
- children’s play equipment and a pétanque court;
- pedal boat, paddleboard, canoe and kayak hire;
- a food truck, beach bar and restaurant, with some opening conditions dependent on the weather.
Hired craft must remain in the area assigned by the operator. Opening times and availability may change with conditions, so check the official page or contact reception before travelling.
The brochure also lists Aquafly and Waterjump as separate, extra-cost activities governed by their own access rules. These facilities do not change the municipal swimming zones.
Rules to know before packing for the day
The 2026 regulations set out practical restrictions:
- personal paddleboards, kayaks and other craft are not admitted to the beach and swimming area;
- only craft supplied by the municipal operator may use their designated area, subject to its safety instructions;
- swimming from a craft is prohibited;
- diving from a bank, fixed or floating pontoon, or craft is prohibited;
- domestic animals are prohibited within the leisure base from 27 June to 30 August 2026;
- bicycles, roller skates and inline skates are prohibited throughout the base;
- fishing is prohibited in the swimming area and close to the Aquafly and Waterjump structures.
These rules supersede older details that may still appear online. Signs on site and staff instructions take priority on the day of the visit.
Planning a visit to the Lac de la Moselotte
The official address is 336 route des Amias, 88290 Saulxures-sur-Moselotte. Before setting out, read the base’s summer 2026 information to check access conditions, weather, ticketing and any activity changes.
Bring sun protection, drinking water and clothing suited to changing mountain weather. With young children, stay within the marked eastern area and follow current signs instead of relying on an older timetable found elsewhere.
Adding this swim to a family stay near La Bresse
Compare this developed beach with other permitted sites in our guide to swimming in the Vosges lakes. The La Bresse swimming pool provides another supervised option when lake conditions do not suit the family.
Our guide to family activities in La Bresse also helps build a backup programme without suggesting swimming outside the supervised zone or times.
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Frequently asked questions
When is swimming supervised at Saulxures-sur-Moselotte in 2026?
The municipal order authorises and supervises swimming from 27 June to 30 August 2026, 10:00 to 18:00, solely in the marked eastern section.
What are the leisure base access times in summer 2026?
The base advertises paid access from 09:30 to 19:00 between 27 June and 30 August 2026. Access lasts longer than supervised swimming, which runs from 10:00 to 18:00.
Can visitors bring a paddleboard or kayak to the Lac de la Moselotte?
Not into the beach and swimming area. The official 2026 documents state that only approved craft hired from the operator may use their designated area.
Are dogs allowed at the leisure base?
Domestic animals are prohibited within the leisure base from 27 June to 30 August 2026. A separate rule applies to the campsite, where dogs and cats are tolerated on a lead.