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Aiguebelette-le-Lac

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Aiguebelette-le-Lac - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Savoie
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Small village of Savoy, in region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Aiguebelette-le-Lac set at the foot of the mountain of the Thorn, about twenty kilometers from Chambery. It is located near Novalaise La Bauche and Domessin on the shores of Lake Aiguebelette.

Populated for centuries, the territory of Aiguebelette-le-Lac was owned by the Duchy of Savoy before joining France in 1792. The village has developed slowly over the years, gradually taking the charming face that he knows today. If it is known to be in the area of ​​production and processing of the Bois de Chartreuse, first AOC French wood industry, it is mainly turned today towards tourism.

Passing visitors especially appreciate the charm of its preserved natural heritage, as well as its visitor attractions.

Geographical information

MunicipalityAiguebelette-le-Lac
Postcode73610
Latitude45.5375439 (N 45° 32’ 15”)
Longitude5.8152020 (E 5° 48’ 55”)
AltitudeFrom 372m to 1360m
Surface area7.91 km²
Population239 inhabitants
Density30 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureChambéry (23 km, 26 min)
Insee code73001
IntercommunalityCC du Lac d'Aiguebelette
DepartmentSavoie
TerritoryAlps
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Lépin-le-Lac2.1 km (3 min)
Attignat-Oncin6.5 km (10 min)
Saint-Alban-de-Montbel7.2 km (10 min)
La Bridoire7.7 km (11 min)
Dullin8.4 km (14 min)
Nances8.8 km (12 min)
Novalaise10.4 km (13 min)
Ayn10.4 km (16 min)
La Bauche10.8 km (16 min)
Saint-Franc10.9 km (18 min)
Saint-Béron11.2 km (16 min)
Domessin11.6 km (17 min)
Marcieux13.1 km (16 min)
Gerbaix13.6 km (19 min)

Things to see and do

Ancient castle built in the early fourteenth century, the castle still proudly presents its Aiguebelette some remains. Destroyed on the orders of Louis XI, it was rebuilt in the sixteenth century by the lords of Romagnieu before being erected in barony a century later. It remains today as the enclosure walls of sides and bases of round towers. It is part of the remains of the old fortified town.

Near the Romanesque St Andrew's Church is another architectural attraction of Aiguebelette-le-Lac. It reveals a Gothic nave and including a flaming chapel fully restored in the mid nineteenth century.

But it is mainly for its beautiful lake that the village attracts visitors passing. The practice of water sports is possible, as the lifeguard in the summer. Several hiking trails are also used to explore the surrounding area or explore the wildlife and local flora.

Places of interest

Natural sites
Transport

Photos

Lake
Lake
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cliffs
cliffs
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Bell tower taken in the mist
Bell tower taken in the mist
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typical house
typical house
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Lake
Lake
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Weather

Tuesday 7 may
Min. 7°C - Max. 12°C
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Wednesday 8 may
Min. 6°C - Max. 13°C
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Thursday 9 may
Min. 7°C - Max. 16°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Discover wine through wine tourism in all its forms
Local flavours38 € to 120 € Porte-de-Savoie (15 km)
Paragliding tandem flight over the Bauges mountains
Sports sensations80 € to 150 € Aix-les-Bains (18.7 km)
Natural perfume-making workshop
Arts and Crafts125 € to 300 € La Tour-du-Pin (29 km)
Canorafting on the Chéran river
Sports sensations72 € Alby-sur-Chéran (35 km)
Canyoning around Grenoble, Chartreuse and Vercors
Sports sensations48 € to 60 € Grenoble (39 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Mule Path
HikeEasy2:30Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (14 km)
Donkey rides
Horse rideEasy1:00Belley (28 km)
Lakes of Seven Laux
HikeAthletic6:00Le Haut-Bréda (32 km)
Cycle 6 loop: Around the lake bog
Cycling itineraryEasy1:35Châbons (33 km)
Bévenais: Chapel of Salette
HikeEasy2:10Bévenais (37 km)

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