Plage naturiste de Ripaille
Nude beach in Haute-Savoie, France
Plage naturiste de Ripaille is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Haute-Savoie, France. Average air temperatures peak in July at 19°C (66°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 2 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Gymnique Lumière (36 km (22 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage naturiste de Ripaille
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C | 95 mm |
| February | 0°C | 74 mm |
| March | 4°C | 92 mm |
| April | 9°C | 82 mm |
| May | 12°C | 117 mm |
| June | 17°C | 107 mm |
| July | 19°C | 101 mm |
| August | 18°C | 107 mm |
| September | 14°C | 80 mm |
| October | 10°C | 103 mm |
| November | 4°C | 100 mm |
| December | 0°C | 108 mm |
Visiting
- Website: csalpesleman.com
- Bathing water profile: THONON PINEDE
- Coordinates: 46.39375, 6.48475 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in France?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Plage naturiste de Ripaille
- 1Gymnique Lumière naturist campground · Haute-SavoieNaturist only
- 2Club du Soleil les Hérissons naturist campground · AinClothing optional
- 3Club Soleil Mont Blanc naturist campground · Haute-SavoieClothing optional
- 4Naturistengelände Thielle - die neue zeit naturist campground · NeuchâtelClothing optional
- 5Paradisli naturist park or area · BernNaturist only
- 6Club du Soleil de Dole naturist campground · JuraClothing optional
- 7Club naturiste de Besançon naturist campground · DoubsClothing optional
- 8Club du Soleil Savoie Nature naturist campground · SavoieClothing optional
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Plage naturiste de Ripaille clothing optional?
Plage naturiste de Ripaille is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Haute-Savoie Tourisme (departmental tourism agency): Plage de la Pinède. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in France before you go.
Is the water clean at Plage naturiste de Ripaille?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (THONON PINEDE) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage naturiste de Ripaille?
The closest are Gymnique Lumière (36 km (22 mi)), Club du Soleil les Hérissons (39 km (24 mi)) and Club Soleil Mont Blanc (67 km (42 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Haute-Savoie Tourisme (departmental tourism agency): Plage de la Pinède (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.