Hike to the Abbaye d'Hautecombe from Bourdeau

Explore the history of the Royal Abbey of Hautecombe, a unique place in Savoy. Discover its rich heritage, its exceptional architecture and its artistic treasures.Overlooking the Lac du Bourget, the royal Abbaye houses a collection of sepulchres from famous Savoyard counts and the last kings and queens of Italy. With our audio-guide visit in the church, admire the unique neo-Gothic architecture and its remarkable works, including frescoes and marble sculptures. Don't miss the outstanding Grange Batelière! You are welcome to attend our daily prayer services.

The Lac du Bourget is the biggest natural lake in France. Beautiful all year round, it is the real gem of the destination of Aix les Bains Riviera des Alpes.The Lac du Bourget is a unique natural area, where edge of the mountains fall directly into the turquoise water. This lake makes you want to relax and live authentically, in order to fully enjoy the scenery. Climb up to the various viewpoints situated around the lake to admire the breath-taking views. The huge aquatic playground offers a huge variety of both gentle and exhilarating activities to lose yourself in the delights of water: a romantic waterside dinner along the Côte Sauvage, a family outing to stroke the fish in the aquarium, dancing across the water on a sailboat... you decide! Certified since 2000, the Station Nautique Aix-les-Bains - Lac du Bourget guarantees high-quality water sports facilities across the 18km-long and 3.5km-wide Lac du Bourget.