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La plage à Henri Arm is a BeachFinder spot in CH, CH. Today, compare wind 11 km/h · NE, uv 6.6, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 74/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
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Last updated: Aug 12, 09:00 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 74/100
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Updated: Aug 12, 09:00 AM
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11 km/h · NE
Gust 23 km/h
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La plage à Henri Arm
Located on the northern shore of Lake Geneva, near the Franco-Swiss border, this beach is part of the characteristic Alpine landscape of the region. The coordinates 46.8215°N / 6.7859°E place it in the canton of Vaud, a few kilometers east of Montreux. The shore of Western Europe's largest lake extends here with a gentle slope, dominated by the mountain ranges that frame the Lake Geneva basin. The Swiss shore of the lake is distinguished by its alternation of fine sandy beaches and rocky areas, with waters generally cold even in summer, reflecting the altitude and Alpine influence. This sandy beach offers a tranquil character, far from the hustle and bustle of coastal resorts. 500 meters away is CH Beach, while Pine Beach, larger, extends 4.2 kilometers to the east. Fine sand lines a narrow strip, typical of lakeside beaches, where the turquoise waters of Lake Geneva invite summer swimming. The absence of immediate urban development gives this area a resolutely rural atmosphere, where walkers mingle with sailboats and kayakers enjoying the generally calm lake conditions. No lifeguard service is provided on site. Access for people with reduced mobility is not adapted. The beach does not have Blue Flag certification. Facilities remain minimal, reflecting the status of this part of the Lake Geneva shoreline: a free swimming area, without standardized tourist facilities, intended for visitors seeking an authentic lakeside experience.
About this spot
The name 'À Henri Arm' evokes a local surname, likely that of a riparian resident or a family historically linked to this sector of Lake Geneva. Lake Geneva itself, formed by glacial erosion during the Quaternary periods, has been a natural border between Switzerland and France for centuries. This region of Vaudois Chablais has long served as a transit and exchange zone between the two nations. Lakeside beaches like this one, once frequented only by fishermen and riparian farmers, gradually attracted swimmers starting in the late 19th century, when the arrival of the railway democratized access to the lake. Today, these small sandy beaches remain testaments to the era when Lake Geneva tourism was less concentrated than in Montreux or Lausanne.
Updated 5/9/2026
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11 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
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