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Tour du Lac du Bourget - Stage 2: From Chindrieux to St Pierre de Curtille
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Description
This stage will introduce you to the Chautagne region, the charm of Chanaz and the Savière canal. You'll start climbing the Chaîne de l'Épine, which offers splendid views of the lake.
Savoie Rando Lac à pieds" hikes take you around France's largest natural lake. The 4 stages of the tour can be done separately.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
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Additional information
Updated by
Agence alpine des territoires - 16/09/2025
www.agate-territoires.fr
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Environments
Mountain location
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
Grand Lac hiking map on sale for €3 at tourist information offices.
Map IGN TOP 25 - 3332OT - CHAMBERY AIX-LES-BAINS LAC DU BOURGET on sale in shops.
Open period
All year round between 8 am and 5 pm.
Type of land
Not suitable for strollers
Contact
Phone : 04 79 88 68 00
Email : accueil@aixlesbains-rivieradesalpes.com
Website : https://www.aixlesbains-rivieradesalpes.com
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
This stage will introduce you to the Chautagne region, the charm of Chanaz and the Canal de Savière. You'll begin your ascent of the Chaine de l'Epine, offering splendid views of the lake.
Return train service to/from Chindrieux and Vions/Chanaz stations.
Timetables available at www.ter.sncf.com/rhone-alpes/. Round trip by boat from/to Chanaz harbor and Aix-les-Bains. Timetable available at www.compagniedesbateauxdulac.fr / Tel. 04 79 63 45 00
Departure point: Mairie de Chrindrieux ➊ Take the path down towards the village, then turn right
in front of the social center.
➋ Turn left onto Chemin des Cris.
➌ Turn left again into the Peupleraie.
➍ Pass the soccer pitch and campsite before picking up the
route départementale RD914 en direct des Apôtres....
➎ Cross the railroad line and continue to the port of Châtillon.
➏ Turn right to take the road towards Col du Bois.
➐ Recover the RD914 road and turn left.
➑ Follow the road and the Chautagne marshes to Portout.
➒ Take a small road opposite that climbs to the heights of Sindon. ➓ Follow the hairpin and continue towards Le Grapillon.
You can reach Chanaz by turning right.
(Shown on map)
11 At Le Grapillon, follow signs for Saint-Pierre-de-Curtille
then descend towards the village. Pass the church.
12 Arrive in front of the Bar Restaurant Camping le Saint-Pierre.
Animals
Yes. Dogs on leash
Horses not allowed on the course.
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