You don’t have to go to the ends of the earth to breathe the pure mountain air, come across a chamois, toast with a passionate winegrower or meander through alleys steeped in history.
It all starts here, at Chambéry Montagnes! An area that already has a lot to offer, without the frills.
Chambéry is a TGV station in the heart of the Alps. 3 hours from Paris, 2 hours from Lyon, 3h30 from Marseille… And once you’re there, you can do almost everything by soft mobility:
More than 100 km of cycle paths: whether you’re taking an urban stroll or a scenic escape along the Belle Via, it’s up to you to pedal.
A network of buses to get you to the trails and resorts, even without a steering wheel!
For us, nature isn’t a postcard, it’s a daily commitment:
Two regional nature parks, the Massif des Bauges and the Chartreuse, have been watching over the flora and fauna for 30 years.
Monitoring Natura 2000 species, counting chamois and birds of prey… Biodiversity is no laughing matter.
Species to preserve: orchids, black grouse, remarkable trees…
The Parc des Bauges is also classified as a Geopark by UNESCO. It’s a geological gem!
Here, the terroir is tasted at source:
Dynamic agriculture producing many PDO and PGI products.
Products with a local flavour: Tome des Bauges, vermouth, Savoie wines, plants…
More than 20 grape varieties, most of them indigenous, grown on 2050 hectares.
Passionate winegrowers, guardians of a living heritage, perpetuating the tradition of sloping wines.
Rare expertise, particularly in vine nurseries, sought after well beyond our borders.
Even our manufacturers are playing the game, like Alpina, which now offers pasta guaranteed free of pesticide residues.
From field to plate, we’re focusing on local and seasonal produce, with markets, fruit farms and our authentic-smelling Ruche Boutik.
In our region, we don’t just protect nature. We also value people:
Leading brands combine traditional know-how and industrial dynamism to perfection: Opinel, Dolin, Routin, Alpina, Brasserie du Mont Blanc, café Folliet…
Our many craftsmen, in town and in the mountains, perpetuate unique skills and traditions.
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Even large gatherings are getting in on the act:
Savoiexpo, which has ISO 20121 certification, is implementing numerous measures to improve the environmental dimension of its major events.
For example, at the last Destination Montagnes trade show, the organiser sorted almost 230 kg of waste, including compost, glass, cans and cups. Not bad, is it?
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Here, sustainable tourism is not a fad. It’s a dynamic driven by an entire region – local authorities, parks, resorts, residents and professionals. Together, we’re moving forward, with a simple idea in mind: to combine hospitality, nature and the future.
Labelled or committed to a more sustainable approach thanks to their individual actions, our partner service providers help to preserve our environment while offering quality services.
Let’s take a look at some of them…
Do you love this region? So do we.
And we’re offering you the chance to preserve it together, at your own pace, without pressure, but with a smile.
Because every little bit helps…
What if your trip started with a step aside?
On foot, by bike, by train, by bus, by car pooling or car sharing, there’s no shortage of alternatives to the car.
Electric terminals, Synchro Montagnes, transport on demand: here, everything is ready to move differently.
It’s a simple thing to do, but it changes everything:
On holiday, too, energy-saving gestures make all the difference.
Less plastic means more nature. Think :
You have to share your territory. For a peaceful cohabitation:
It’s good for the planet, the economy and your taste buds.
Markets, artisans, committed businesses, local currency…
Here, the focus is on short circuits and real encounters.
Take your time. To visit, to understand, to meet.
Guided tours, workshops, walks with enthusiastic guides…
And if you want to go further, take a look at our calendar of events: conferences, collective collections, committed exhibitions…
✔ Here, sustainable tourism is not an option, it’s a reality shared by an entire region.
✔ Travelling differently, consuming locally, respecting nature: everyone can contribute, in their own way.
✔ Chambéry Montagnes offers practical, simple and accessible solutions.
✔ Together, let’s choose a gentler, fairer form of tourism… that’s just as tasty as ever.
Here for a day or a stay, a few experiences on a street corner or in soft mobility, in town or in the mountains…
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