Service area · Lake Bourget
Boat winterization on Lake Bourget and in Aix-les-Bains
Every year, we winterize boats that come from Lake Bourget. Our indoor boat storage facility is not on the lakeshore: it is in Haute-Savoie, and that is precisely what allows us to keep your boat in an enclosed, frost-free building rather than under a cover by the water. We take care of the haul-out, boat transport, engine winterization and relaunch in the spring, at the marina of your choice.
Winterization solutions tailored to your boat
On Lake Bourget, the danger isn't the main lake: it's the inner reaches of the bays, which ice over in a hard frost, and the humidity that winter fog keeps up for weeks on end. We haul the boat out before the first frosts, drain the systems and store it dry until spring.
Haul-out from the Lake Bourget ramps
Grand Port, Petit Port, Mémard, Chindrieux or the Savières Canal: our trailers can reach the lake's ramps.
Transport to frost-free indoor boat storage
Your boat leaves Lake Bourget for our closed building in Haute-Savoie, not a tarp by the water.
Draining, engine winterization and humidity control
Lake Bourget's fog keeps condensation going, and outdoor storage can't stop it. Upholstery and systems are treated.
Relaunch at the marina of your choice
Full inspection, engine start in the test tank, then back on the lake on the agreed date.
Why trust us?
Lake Bourget is the largest natural lake of glacial origin in France, and its winter conditions are nothing like Annecy's: freezing bays, persistent fog, the bise blowing down the lake. We set the haul-out date around these conditions rather than a theoretical calendar.
Local expertise
We know Lake Bourget and the surrounding area.
Maximum security
Our premises are under video surveillance all year round.
Full service
From haul-out to relaunch.
Our local knowledge
Winterization on Lake Bourget: what we know about these waters
Lake Bourget, the largest natural lake of glacial origin in France, comes with its own winter challenges.
Bays freezing in a hard frost
Lake Bourget never freezes over completely, but its sheltered bays (Grésine, Mémard) can get a thin layer of ice during cold snaps: hauling out is a must.
Fog and humidity
The lake basin is prone to lingering winter fog: ventilated indoor storage prevents damaging condensation on upholstery and electronics.
Grand Port, Petit Port, Mémard
We work at the main marinas of Aix-les-Bains and the Savoie shore, with crane logistics suited to each jetty.
The bise blowing down the lake
The bise funnels along the north-south axis and raises a swell that wears out boats at the dock: better to haul out early in the season.
Our service areas around Lake Bourget
We serve every marina on Lake Bourget, from Aix-les-Bains to the Savières Canal. Two options: you bring your boat to our workshop, or we pick it up from your mooring and bring it back in spring. Tell us the size of your boat and your marina, and we will reply within 24 h.
- Aix-les-Bains – Grand Port
- Brison-Saint-Innocent
- Le Bourget-du-Lac
- Chindrieux
- Conjux
- Chanaz – Savières Canal
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Grand Port, Aix-les-Bains
In the heart of Aix-les-Bains, the Grand Port offers more than 920 berths and jetties for boats of every size. It is an ideal spot to haul out before winterization or to relaunch your boat at the start of the season.
Petit Port, Aix-les-Bains
Between the lakeside esplanade and the beach, this marina has about 560 berths. It is a convenient place to launch your boat or haul it out before winterization, with well-equipped jetties and direct access to the lake.
Mémard Marina
A quiet little marina with 80 berths, near the Jardin Vagabond. You can haul out your boat for the winter or relaunch it here, in a peaceful, easily accessible setting.
Charpignat Marina
A spacious marina with 177 berths, on the Boulevard du Lac. It is well suited to launching and hauling out boats, with easy access for winterization or start-of-season operations.
Port des Grèbes
A small marina with 49 berths, appreciated for its tranquility. It is a convenient place to launch your boat or haul it out before winterization, with simple, safe access for boats of all sizes.
Port des Mirandelles
With 148 berths, this marina is lively and practical. It is ideal for hauling out ahead of winterization or relaunching a boat, with well-placed jetties along the lake.
Port des Mouettes
A small marina with 56 berths, known for its calm. You can haul out your boat before winter or relaunch it here, with practical, secure access for boaters.
Our advice
To go further, read our guides onboat batteries in extreme cold, the differences between outboard and inboard winterization, the risk of freezing on Lake Annecy, winterizing an inboard boatandevery step of boat winterization.
Complete care from start to finish
Our other services around Lake Bourget
Beyond winterization, Motor Boat 74 supports boat owners on Lake Bourget through the whole life of their boat, from maintenance to resale.
Boat service & repair
Engine service, mechanics and repairs on all brands for boats on Lake Bourget.Boat upholstery
Custom boat upholstery: refurbishment, repair and personalization.Boat transport
Secure transport of your boat from Lake Bourget to our workshop or your launch site.Boat trailers
Sales and advice on boat trailers suited to your boat, around Lake Bourget.
Contact
Contactus
A question, a project or a quote request? Our team will get back to you within 24 hours.
- Phone04 57 57 27 27
- Emailcontact@motorboat74.com
- Address1099 Impasse du Semnoz, 74410 Saint-Jorioz