Half-day · 4h
Thonon bay tour
East from Yvoire along Anthy-sur-Léman, Thonon, Amphion. Views of Ripaille castle and the Chablais pre-Alps.
Eleman · Solar Boat Club
Boat rental in Thonon-les-Bains, Lake Geneva
Eleman offers exceptional solar-electric boat rentals 15 minutes from Thonon-les-Bains. From Yvoire (French Chablais), board the Lasai 22 GL to explore the Savoy shore, Évian, the Coudrée bay and the Vaud coast.
Thonon-les-Bains, historic capital of the Chablais, is ideally placed on the south shore of Lake Geneva. Its harbours — Rives, Port de Plaisance — host a large boating community. Eleman operates from Yvoire, 15 minutes from Thonon via the D1005, offering a premium alternative to classic rentals. From the Chablais the lake unfolds in every direction: west to Sciez, Excenevex, Yvoire and Geneva; east to Évian, Saint-Gingolph and the lake tip facing Le Bouveret; north to Lausanne, Lavaux, Nyon, Rolle and Morges. A day aboard is enough to taste that diversity.
Trip pricing
1 to 6 people · Boating license required · Solar-electric boat
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Morning
9am – 1pm
€400
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Afternoon
2pm – 6pm
€450
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Full day
9am – 6pm
€600
Annual memberships also available: Discovery (€199/mo), Navigator (€349/mo) and Captain (€429/mo).
Recommended itineraries
Full day · 8h
Thonon → Évian → Lavaux
Combine Évian's spa heritage with the UNESCO Lavaux vineyards. Lunch in a Swiss harbour, swim on the way back.
Sunset · 4h
Sunset south shore
Set off from Yvoire facing the sunset over the Jura. Drinks on board, return at dusk under Évian's lights.
Frequently asked questions
Is Eleman based in Thonon-les-Bains?+
No, our boats are moored in Yvoire, 15 minutes from Thonon via the D1005. This gives more direct access to the Petit Lac and Geneva than a Thonon departure.
Can I easily reach the boat from Thonon?+
Yes. By car: 15 minutes via the D1005 (lakeside). By bike: ViaRhôna route along the lake. By CGN ferry: stops at Yvoire from Thonon.
What's the advantage of an electric boat on Lake Geneva?+
Zero engine noise, zero fumes, zero emissions. You reach quiet coves without disturbing them, you hear nature, you cruise in keeping with the lake's spirit. The Lasai 22 GL is one of the rare 100% solar rental boats on the lake.
Do I need a boating license?+
Yes. The French coastal license or the Swiss lake license is required to helm the Lasai 22 GL. Without one, a skippered trip is available on request.
How much does a trip cost?+
Morning half-day €400, sunset €450, full day €600. Annual memberships start at €390/month (Discovery Pass).