Boiron Beach: a natural cove by Lake Geneva in Tolochenaz

A Wild Cove at the Mouth of the Boiron

In Tolochenaz, just after Morges, the Boiron Beach is hidden where the small river Boiron flows into Lake Geneva. It is accessed by a path that winds a bit into the woods, and that’s the charm of the place: you leave the road, walk along the lake, and come across a grassy and pebbly beach, bordered by trees and shaded areas. Here, there are no large infrastructures or manicured lawns: it’s a natural beach, left wild, frequented mainly by locals. The river divides the beach in two, the main part on the Tolochenaz side, the other on the Saint-Prex side. A small preserved piece of Lake Geneva, ideal when looking for calm with family.

What Your Children Will Discover

Children love this kind of place where nature is within reach. On the agenda: swimming in the clear lake water, sorting and stacking pebbles, the mouth of the Boiron where the river water meets that of the lake, and a whole little world to observe by the water's edge. The shaded areas under the trees provide a cool spot for breaks, and the lawn allows for spreading out a towel, picnicking, and playing. It’s a beach that feels like a little nature expedition rather than a city swimming experience.

What to Do There and the Atmosphere on Site

People come here to relax. The atmosphere is calm, friendly, almost intimate: you spread your towel on the grass, swim, read in the shade, and let the children explore the pebbles and the riverbank. Many families and regulars enjoy the setting for a peaceful afternoon. Barbecues are prohibited on the beach, so cold picnics are preferred. The nearby Maison de la Rivière offers a café if you wish to take a break. It’s the perfect place for a simple day, at the pace of the lake.

Before You Go

• Recommended Age: from 2 years old, accompanied; swimming for the little ones is under close parental supervision.
• Duration: half a day to a full day depending on desire.
• Price: free, public and unrestricted access.
• Reservation: none, you come when you want.
• Accessibility for strollers/PRM: limited. Access is via a path in a natural setting; the site is not suitable for wheelchairs and parking as well as the surroundings are only partially accessible.
• Transport: by bus, stop "Tolochenaz, Les Saux," then about 200 m on foot. By car, parking spaces near the Boiron River (follow the signs for Parcours Vita).
• What to Bring: towels, water shoes recommended (pebbles), sunscreen, water, cold picnic, something to shelter from the sun.
• Ideal Season: summer for swimming; the natural setting is also suitable for a walk on nice days.

Parents' Tips

• Bring water shoes: the beach is pebbly, more comfortable for little feet.
• Settle in early near the shaded areas under the trees, popular on hot days.
• Swimming is not supervised: keep children in sight and within arm's reach in the water.
• Bring all your picnic and drinks: there is no refreshment stand on the beach itself.
• Take your waste with you to preserve this natural spot.

Useful Information

• Address: Sentier de la Truite, 1131 Tolochenaz (VD), at the mouth of the Boiron, by Lake Geneva.
• Official Site: tourist information on morges-tourisme.ch. For swimming hours, conditions, and water temperature, check before you leave.
• Hours: beach is freely accessible. Swimming depends on the weather and the season.
• Access: bus to "Tolochenaz, Les Saux" then 200 m on foot; parking near the Boiron River.

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Why We Recommend It

Because it’s a true breath of fresh air just steps from Morges: a natural, free, and preserved beach, where you can enjoy the simple pleasure of Lake Geneva without the crowds. The wild setting, the shade of the trees, and the mouth of the Boiron make it an ideal playground for a family day close to the water.

In Two Words

A grassy and pebbly cove by Lake Geneva, free and natural, perfect for a peaceful family swim in Tolochenaz.