Guided Classique

The International Swim across Lake Geneva

13km between Lausanne and Evian-les-Bains

Choose your dates and swim across Lake Geneva. The Guided Classique Swim traverses Lake Geneva at its widest point, 13km between the beautiful shores of Lausanne (Switzerland) and Evian-les-Bains (France). This border-busting adventure is a must for serious open-water swimmers and an ideal setting for a swimming holiday.

Guided Classique Swims are designed to suit your needs. Swim solo, in relay or as a group. Choose your preferred date-window and let your swim guides escort you from start to finish (the start day and swim direction will depend on the conditions for your window).

Entry Includes

• Escort boat, pilot and lifeguard.

• Commemorative souvenir.

• Swim hat.

Swim Route Across Lake Geneva

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How to attempt a swim across Lake Geneva.

Those swimmers who wish to swim across Lake Geneva may complete several steps with the LGSA before they dive in swimming. It is important to be honest about your own abilities and to be aware of the time, effort and training necessary to make an attempt. Please make sure to read all the information here thoroughly before proceeding with your booking. A few key points to remember

• Any questions concerning your Guided Classique swim should be directed toward the LGSA Secretary here.

• Remember to confirm when and where to meet your escort boat. Typically swims begin early in the morning and are completed in the afternoon of the following day.

• Become familiar with what the LGSA requires of swimmers and please read the LGSA rules and note the application deadlines.

Once you believe you are ready to make an attempt you should

1. Choose your dates. Make sure to book your preferred dates as early as possible (usually a year in advance and no later than the 31st of March in the year of your swim), to ensure you secure the dates you want. Bookings must be made for the entire swim window. Specific days cannot be selected. Your swim may take place at any point during this window, depending on the weather and lake conditions. Remember to be prepared and remain flexible, ensuring that you are available to swim at any point during your swim window.

2. Secure your dates. Often it is necessary to agree on the terms and conditions and pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your dates.

3. Complete your paperwork. Upon reservation you will be instructed to complete your Swimmer Information via our online form. You will also download the LGSA Medical and Self-Assessment Swim forms, which must both be completed after the 1st of January in the year of your swim, and at least two weeks before the start of your swim window. Please note the LGSA cannot accept any other medical forms except our own (e.g. CSA or CS&PF) although most doctors are happy to sign off more than one form for different swims during one visit.

   1. Swimmer Information (online form)

   2. SAMPLE Medical Form (Do not use)

   3. SAMPLE Self-Assessment Swim Form (Do not use)

4. Deadlines.

   1. Deposit: due upon booking (usually a year in advance and no later than the 31st of March in the year of your swim).

   2. Remaining balance: due within 90 days of the deposit, or before the 30th of April in the year of your swim (whichever is sooner).

   3. Swimmer Information: as soon as possible and at least two weeks before the start of your swim window.

   4. LGSA Medical and Self-Assessment Swim forms: after the 1st of January in the year of your swim and at least two weeks before the start of your swim window.

   If you cannot meet these deadlines, then you must make contact with the office well in advance of the above dates to see if your registration can be extended. Any additional paperwork, such as a change of team members and paperwork corrections etc, may attract an additional admin fee and there is no guarantee that this paperwork can be completed on time. Your LGSA registration could be cancelled if it is not completed by the 31st of March so make sure you are not late!

5. Late Application. The LGSA registers swims with the French and Swiss authorities often many months in advance. Applications and bookings made after the specified deadlines can be processed by the LGSA, but only by arrangement and it is not guaranteed that they will be completed in time for your swim. If you are planning to make a late registration make sure to speak with the LGSA Secretary before booking your swim with a pilot.

So you want to attempt the Guided Classique swim? Click here to start the journey and embark on your dream swim.

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