Lac d'Aiguebelette
An emerald mountain lake west of Chambéry with no motorized boats and clear water. It is Savoy's most popular summer swimming lake.
The lake sits at the foot of the Massif de l'Épine. On sunny days the water turns emerald green. Two small islands sit in the lake, and with no fuel-powered boats allowed, it is especially peaceful. It hosted the World Rowing Championships in 2015. Around the shore are several paid beaches and kayak and paddleboard rental points. You can walk or cycle the roughly 17-km loop around the lake. It is about 20 km from Chambéry, roughly 20 minutes via the A43 motorway. Beaches fill up on summer weekends, so arrive early to find parking.
Opening hours
All day; beach open in summer
Nearby sights
- Saint-Christophe Caves & Voie Sarde
- Château des Ducs de Savoie
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Chambéry
- Chambéry Old Town & Place Saint-Léger
- Dent du Chat
- Musée Savoisien
- Fontaine des Éléphants
- Chambéry Cathedral