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You can download our English version of the summer guide 2009 !
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Nestled in the foot of the Alps, in the Montagne de l'Epine, the Lac d'Aiguebelette is situated at the gateway of Savoy. It is the third natural lake of France.
The magnificent emerald green colour of Lac d'Aiguebelette - its name means "beautiful
little waters" - gives it a fairylike dimension of calmness and serenity.
It is a true haven for you to relax and to recharge your batteries in outstanding natural surroundings, ideal for sports like swimming and hiking or discovering unusual local features and customs.
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The
geographical location of the Lac d'Aiguebelette, enclosed by the mountains
for a long time, enables it to keep a genuine character and protected environment.
Its ecological exuberance makes it an ideal sight for fishing. Its shores
and pretty three-sided blanket of water have stayed very unspoilt with reed,
luxuriant aquatic fauna and flora, little houses on palisades, boathouses,
fishing boats.
In order to preserve the quality of water, boats with thermal motors are not allowed on the lake.
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Lac
d'Aiguebelette makes one appreciate a protected countryside in relation
with the energy of outdoor sport.
Renowned for the tranquillity
of its waters, the lake welcomes rowing Championships and other sports events like races, cycling races and triathlons regularly. |
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The Lac
d'Aiguebelette is situated in the very heart of the "Rhône-Alpes" region and the "Avant-Pays-Savoyard" area, near Chambery
and half way between Lyon and the most famous high mountain winter ski-resorts.
An ideal place for staying and discovering Savoy and its surroundings
as well as natural parks and the Alps.
Map
with Accessroads
Map of Aiguebelette Lake |
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Sheltered from the wind, the Lake is mostly known for being one of France's warmest lakes with an average temperature of 27° in summertime and 7 beaches with facilities and with lifeguards !
The
Lac d'Aiguebelette is also an ideal resort for relaxing and swimming as well
as for a large range of open air sports, aquatic excursions by pedal boat,
cycling, mini-golf, badmington, tennis... |
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The
Lac d'Aiguebelette offers various and exciting sports :
- mountain biking,
- aquatic sports : rowing, canoeing, kayaking,
- adventure sports such as parapenting, canyoning, rockclimbing, Accrobranche...
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Mountains
and hills around the lake are marked with numerous signposts, and welcome you to discover hiking, which is a great way to leave the beaten tracks in order to discover marvellous panoramas and
unexpected local treasures.
Hiking guides are on sale at the Tourist Office. |
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You'll
be able to discover one of the last existing tanneries in France, the "Tannerie Rougy" or to
pay a visit to the doll dress-maker's workshop "Atelier de Poupées Francépoque" (traditional
costumes) and at the same time you can admire her collection.
For families with children why not discover the "Musée Lac & Nature" or look out for the "Lama Bleu" in the l'épine mountains ?
You'll also com across different local producers like the "Chèvrerie du Signal"
(goat farm) or the "Cidrerie de Savoie" (cider house) and many more...
Numerous other
interesting things will make your stay more than pleasant : crafts, artistic
exhibitions, traditional fairs, sports events, concerts, a photograph competition, village parties, savoyard nocturnal market, antique shows
and local markets...
If you
want to know more about the Lac d'Aiguebelette, open the other pages of
this web-site; the text is in French but the pictures will
give you an idea of local tourism ressources :
Nature
Sports
Leisure activities
Patrimony
History & legends
Arts & crafts
Region
Events
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 We speak english here.
Please come by to the Lac d'Aiguebelette Tourisme Office in Lépin-le-lac (gare) for english documentation with places to visit, activities and special events. |
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