Wielerronde: Circuit de la Crusille

Indulge yourself in the delights of this magical place where you can really recharge your batteries... Peaceful waters, gentle mountain slopes, lush aquatic fauna and flora, pretty boathouses, enchanting islands: the scene is set for a thrilling adventure!Regardless of what you desire, here you will find all the ingredients to peace and relaxation: various landscapes, out of the ordinary visits, leisure and nature sports on the water, on the ground and in the air! The Aiguebelette lake, small emerald pearl, welcomes you inside its magnificent setting where you can relax and practice nature sports and leisure. Located in Savoie and at the entrance of the Natural Park of Chartreuse. 3rd natural lake of France with its 545 hectares, the lake belongs to the De Chambost family and EDF (French electricity provider). Its riverbanks and its triangular phreatic table where you can find two small islands in the south remained wild and preserved. Classified as a Nature Reserve in 2015, the Aiguebelette lake is made of a remarkable ecosystem and natural areas both classified and protected. The ecological diversity and the water quality of the lake, which by the way constitutes a reservoir of drinking water for 14 towns, is guaranteed by 70 hectares of reed beds, pastures, wet afforestations and aquatic plant habitats. Very appreciated by fishermen, the lake is surrounded with typical boathouses, a unique heritage in Europe. Several protective measures are implemented and boats with combustion engines are forbidden in order to protect the purity and the beauty of the water. The lake is remarkably fresh and can reach 28 degrees, it is the perfect place for kids and grown-ups: 7 equipped, taken care of and monitored beaches are open to swimmers and others looking for activities during the summer.

Vanuit het dorp Sainte Marie d'Alvey, op de bergpas van Crusille , hebt u een fantastisch uitzicht over de landschappen van de laagvlakte van Guiers en de streek rondom het meer van Aiguebelette. Dankzij een oriëntatietafel kunt u dit landschap over 180° bekijken.

Small supervised beach, very close to the restaurants, the port, and the picnic/barbecue area. Rental of deck chairs, umbrellas, and boats: electric boats (no license required), paddleboards, pedal boats, canoes, kayaks.Please note that animals are forbidden on all the lake's beaches. Barbecues are allowed only on the port's picnic area but visitors have to bring their own. Ground fires strictly forbidden.

Supervised beach on the edge of Lac d’Aiguebelette : sand, greenery and calm. Mini-golf, tennis, children’s playground, rental of pedalos, paddle and canoes, snack bar.Please note that barbecues and animals are not allowed on all the lake's beaches.