Plage de Surchauffant — Attraction in Saint-Claude

Plage de Surchauffant, located along the impressive artificial Lake Vouglans, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and tourist infrastructure that captivates visitors from across Europe. The beach is sandy and well-maintained, ideal for families, with a gentle water entry and regularly cleaned sunbathing areas. Visitors often highlight the exceptionally clean turquoise water, perfect for swimming, paddling, pedal boats, and stand-up paddleboarding. Nearby is the “Le Louisiane” campsite, offering mobile homes, restaurants, and children’s entertainment.

What makes this destination special is the sense of peace and relaxation, surrounded by forest and natural shade, with almost no noise or crowds. Surchauffant is part of the municipality of La Tour-du-Meix, in the Jura department, known for its landscapes, Comté cheese, and wine routes. The beach has a restaurant with a terrace offering a view of the lake, and reviews frequently praise the quality of food and the friendly staff. Many visitors enjoy camping right by the water, feeling immersed in untouched nature.

Beyond swimming and sunbathing, it's possible to rent kayaks, boats, and bicycles, or join guided tours around the lake. The spot is also a favorite among anglers, as the lake is rich with trout, pike, and catfish. The beach offers a parking area and is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Its favorable location makes it easily reachable by car from Orgelet and Moirans-en-Montagne.

Nearby attractions include the picturesque village of Baume-les-Messieurs with its spectacular cave and waterfalls, and the “Belvédère des 4 Lacs” viewpoint offering panoramic views of the Jura's four lakes. Hiking enthusiasts can explore trails along the cliffs with unforgettable views. The Lapiaz Museum in Lons-le-Saunier is a fascinating stop for those interested in geology and natural history.

This location perfectly balances active and passive vacationing, and its ambiance resembles Swiss alpine lakes, but with significantly lower prices and more relaxed crowds. Numerous comments highlight that Plage de Surchauffant is the ideal getaway from everyday life, especially for families with children and couples seeking romance and...

This place is great, especially with warm weather. The lake is beautifully blue and nice to swim in during the summer. The surroundings are great and very green in the summer. The beach however is small and next to a camping. The lake makes up for...

Très belle plage (avec du sable !) où il fait bon buller quand il fait chaud. Grand parking à proximité entre la plage et le camping. Il y a un post de secours mais il était fermé les deux fois où nous y sommes allés. C'était en soirée en juillet, donc je ne sais pas si c'est surveillé la journée. Il y a des bouées pour délimiter la zone de baignade donc j'imagine qu'elle est surveillée en journée quand même.

A 5/10 minutes à pieds, il y a le port de plaisance et possibilité de faire une balade à bord du Louisianne, en été en tout cas (à vérifier pour le reste de l'année).

Il y a aussi un restaurant (au port de plaisance également) avec une très grande carte et une grande terrasse.

Une très belle...