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Les histoires & légendes du Lac d'Aiguebelette



 

    Like an emerald in nature's jewel case

Vue du Mont Grêle - Photo OT

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.

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.

Le bonheur du pêcheur - Photo OT/Concours photo 2003

Aviron

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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    An exceptional geographical location

France Map

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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    An oasis for relaxation and leisure for the young and the old

Envol - Photo OT/Concours photo 2004

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...

Plage du Sougey
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    A true paradise for open air sports

The Lac d'Aiguebelette offers various and exciting sports :

- mountain biking,
- aquatic sports : rowing, canoeing, kayaking,
- adventure sports such as parapenting, canyoning, rockclimbing, Accrobranche...

Jolie vol sur le site - Photo Aiguebelette Parapente

Canyoning dans le Grenand - Photo Vertes Sensations
Sortie Kayak sur le lac - Photo Vertes Sensations
VTT en pleine nature - Photo Vertes Sensations
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    Hiking : an invitation to stroll in the woods or on mountain tops

Prêtes pour le grand saut ? - Photo OT/Concours photo 2004

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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    Other surprises are waiting for you !

La Fête du Lac

L'élevage du Lama Bleu

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 competi
tion, 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

Poupée Francépoque - Photo Mme Coudurier

Cidre de Savoie


Nances, petit village fleuri (4 fleurs) - Yvonne Coudurier

 

english 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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Office de Tourisme du Lac d'Aiguebelette
Place de la Gare - 73610 Lépin-le-Lac
Tél./Fax : 04 79 36 00 02
aiguebelette.tourisme@wanadoo.fr
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