May 1, 20223 min read

Discover the magical Swiss lake energy at La Maladaire | Clarens, Switzerland

Known as a camping site to some, a place with a good local restaurant to others and as an incredible spot to energize at the lake to many. There are many things to do, at La Maladaire all year round but most of all there is a magical energy surrounding this location!

So many things to do at La Maladaire

∞ Enjoy the water at the pebble beach and jumping board

∞ Observe nature, spend time tanning or do some yoga on the green grass

∞ Camping area, restaurant, events and host your own private event (summer)

∞ Sauna and rent a private sauna for the whole day (winter)

∞ Recharge with breath-taking views

“A place like no other, right at the shore of Lac Leman full of good vibes raising your energy!”

Enjoy the water at the pebble beach and jumping board

Many come here to go swimming as the pebble beach gives you a simple path to enter the lake. It’s also extremely convenient when you come with a SUP (which I do a lot). And for those who like to jump into the water, there is a jumping board which is not too high but fun to use!

Observe nature, spend time tanning or do some yoga on the green grass

With lots of green spots and truly impressive huge trees, you can spend hours simply lying on the grass or some of the provided benches and long chairs and observe the beautiful surroundings. Next to tanning or reading a good book it’s a great location to do different sports in nature such as yoga. Personally, I love coming there in the early hours to do some morning yoga taking in the incredible energies this location offers!

“La Maladaire is one of those gorgeous hidden locations that once you spot them you will keep on coming back.”

Camping area, restaurant, events and host your own private event (summer)

The site offers nomads and travelers a spot to camp either with a tent or as most do with their vans and provide all facilities needed.

From May until September a local restaurant with warm hearted people and delicious, tasty food is open from 9:00-24:00 with the kitchen operating from 12:30-21:00 daily. Sundays you can enjoy brunches from 11:30-15:30 and if you wish to, you can also organize your own private event.

Click here and check out their website for more information about the camping area, restaurant or hosting your own event.

Sauna and rent a private sauna for the whole day (winter)

In the colder days, between October until April you can experience an incredible panoramic Sauna at La Maladaire. Being a true finish sauna, it is heated with wood and the lake being only a few meters from the sauna once you get too warm you can cool down in the cold water. There is also the possibility of renting a sauna for the whole day and if you wish to do this check out conditions on the website here.

Little personal review

I tried out the sauna this year in February 2022 for the first time and it was a truly beautiful experience. Great people and great vibes! For my personal taste the sauna could have been a little warmer but it was still warm enough to go into the cold water a couple of times. What I also really enjoyed was the heated tipi next to the sauna. All in all, such a great idea and amazing experience, already looking forward to being back in the winter 2022!

"Camping in the summer, Sauna in the winter"

Recharge with breath-taking views

La Maladaire is one of those unique spots in the French part of Switzerland which is full of great energy! It’s a beautiful location to go to in the winter or summer as the views stay incredible throughout the whole year, giving you a new perspective of the lake each day!

Nature gives us so many beautiful locations which naturally recharge our energy and La Maladaire is one of these incredible places. Next time you explore the French part of Switzerland, make sure to check this area out!