At Chambéry Montagnes, cycling is much more than a sport. It’s an excuse for fun, discovery and friendship. We pedal at the pace of the group, waiting for each other, encouraging each other and marvelling together. You don’t have to be a great sportsman or woman: our itineraries are designed for all levels, all tastes and all generations.
A gentle immersion in the Savoyard landscape
Start by warming up on the Belle Via, the green thread that links towns and villages, vineyards and forests. Most of the route is on the voie verte, an easily accessible path that allows all members of the family (even children!) to ride together without frustration. The route will take you past the foot of the Château des Ducs de Savoie, in the heart of Chambéry, before you set off to discover the vineyards. Along the way, Lake Saint-André reveals itself like a watercolour: calm water, mountain reflections, absolute tranquillity.
Picnic, siesta or footbath? This peaceful spot is the ideal setting for a gourmet break, a suspended moment where everyone simply savours the moment. The more motivated can even return to their starting point by crossing the Chignin vineyards.
For the more experienced: the call of the pass
Cyclists looking for a challenge can take on the Col de Plainpalais, a route with dazzling panoramic views. Higher still, the ascent of the Revard offers climbers a bird’s-eye view of Lac du Bourget, the Alps and, on a clear day, as far as Mont Blanc. A major reward after the effort!
Here, cycling becomes a sporting adventure, but always in a spirit of goodwill and collective pleasure. It’s not a race: it’s a shared experience, one more memory to share over a drink in the evening.
Tasting and meeting people: the Savoyard ravito
How about stopping off for a tasting and (re)discovering Savoie wines? A moment’s pause at the Bernard and Christophe Richel estate is also a chance to meet local producers and enjoy a warm moment of authenticity and conviviality in a cellar where wine is as much a story as it is a taste.
You’ll discover the richness of local grape varieties and the unique character of Savoie wines, grown in the sunshine, in stone and with ancestral know-how. We laugh, we share, we toast to friendship, to the road, to the moment.
This moment can become the focal point of a day’s touring, with the lake as the starting point and a night in warm accommodation on arrival.
Activities for everyoneeven without pedals
Because a successful holiday also means knowing how to satisfy everyone’s desires, Chambéry Montagnes offers a multitude of activities outside cycling, both in the city and in the mountains. Far from being an exclusively sporting destination, it’s an area that’s adapted to all rhythms, designed for those who pedal less, or not at all.
At Challes-les-Eaux, the forest sport, nature and health trail is the perfect way to stretch your legs. A walk in the undergrowth, orienteering games, a fitness trail… everything is designed for the simple pleasure of being outdoors, together. Children can run around freely, while adults can breathe deeply.
The centre of Chambéry, with its secret lanes, alleys and passages, lively squares and mysterious fountains, offers a gentle, urban and invigorating stroll for the contemplative or the history-loving. Designer boutiques, bookshops and galleries complete the experience with elegance.
Finding yourselfaround a table
We all know that the best moments in a group are often enjoyed over a good meal. And in this area, our region has something to satisfy every appetite!
Sleep wellfor a better start
Chambéry Montagnes has thought of everything to accommodate your tribe.
L'Elixir de Savoie, tribe version
What makes Chambéry Montagnes so unique is its ability to combine nature and culture, sport and relaxation, effort and pleasure, without ever betraying its simplicity. Here, you can breathe, share and reconnect with what’s essential. As a tribe, the experience becomes a regenerating interlude that, like any good magic potion, leaves a lasting mark on everyone’s heart.
So, are you ready to hop on your bike and set off as a tribe to discover Chambéry Montagnes? Come and try our spring elixir. Come and create your most beautiful memories together.
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