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Easy-going walk: On the water's edge
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Description
Starting from the Grand Port d'Aix les Bains, this walk will take you alongside France's largest natural lake. The itinerary is suitable for all-comers, in particular the elderly and families with young children in buggies.
During this walk along the edge of the vagabond garden, the pond will attract young and old alike. You might even spot some batrachians.
The route is dotted with magnificent views of France's largest natural lake and its surrounding mountains. You'll learn about the preservation of the lake environment and its flora and fauna. You'll walk along the water's edge.
The comfortable walk ends at the Maison de la Roselière, which has been converted into a nesting box for birds and bats.
The final part of the walk, on pontoons, takes you to the Pointe de l'Ardre.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 01/05/2026 to 31/10/2026
Additional information
Tips
Aix les Bains:
- The Chemin lacustre Aix les Bains / Tresserve / Viviers du Lac is also a comfortable walk.
- Grand Port: departure point for lake cruises and visits to Hautecombe Abbey and the Savière Canal (Chanaz).
Viviers du Lac :
-Comfortable walk around the Mottets site (leisure center, beach, skate park, beaches).
Le Bourget du Lac:
- Comfort walk of Château Thomas II and its marsh, observatory, priory and gardens.
Le Revard :
- belvedere
Updated by
Agence alpine des territoires - 16/09/2025
www.agate-territoires.fr
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Open period
Closed temporarily.
Contact
Phone : 04 79 88 68 00
Email : accueil@aixlesbains-rivieradesalpes.com
Website : https://www.aixlesbains-rivieradesalpes.com
Location complements
Departure from the Grand Port parking lot towards Mémard beach.
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.
Reception complements
Refreshment bar in the park and restaurants near the port.
Animals
No
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