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Tour du Lac du Bourget - Stage 1: Aix-les-Bains - Chindrieux
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Description
This stage takes you from the Grand Port d'Aix-les-Bains to the Chautagne area. Climb the Montagne de la Biolle through the Corsuet forest and enjoy the breathtaking view from the Belvédère de la Chambotte.
Savoie Rando Lac à pieds" hikes take you around France's largest natural lake. The 4 stages of the tour can be done separately.
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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 takes you from the Grand Port d'Aix-les-Bains to the Chautagne area. Climb the Montagne de la Biolle through the Corsuet forest and enjoy the breathtaking view from the Belvédère de la Chambotte.
Return by train to/from Chindrieux station.
Timetable available at www.ter.sncf.com/rhone-alpes
Departure: Grand Port d'Aix-les-Bains
➊ With your back to the port, walk up the Avenue du Grand Port and take the first
to the right.
➋ After the soccer pitch, cross the bridge and turn left onto the cycle path.
cycle track.
➌ Cross the level crossing and follow the secondary roads of the
residential area.
➍ At the "pont rouge" (red bridge), turn right and head up the Sierroz river.
➎ Cross the river to the left and climb the Corsuet hill, to
descend to "les Combes".
➏ Follow the track, then turn right at the second junction. A
path takes you to the Croix de Meyrieu.
➐ Follow the forest track downhill until you reach a place called
de la Biolle forest.
➑ Turn left towards "La Chambotte".
➒ Continue straight on until you reach the hamlet of "La Chambotte".
➓ Take the road down to the right.
11 Take the gravelled forest track on the left.
12 Arrive at Chindrieux, Vars village, Place Lamartine.
Animals
Yes. Dogs on leash
Horses not allowed on the course.
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