GRAND CHAMBÉRY ALPES TOURISME

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GRAND CHAMBÉRY ALPES TOURISME chambery-tourisme.com Bauges Challes-les-Eaux Chambéry ©G. Garololin - C. Baudot The Chambéry Tourism Office as of May 1, 2017, is now:

Grand Chambéry Alpes Chambéry, a fascinating territory Tourisme A city of art & history between lakes

It represents: and mountains • 38 municipalities Nearby

• Altitudes from 241 metres • 3 hrs from Paris Londres to 2,217 metres (Arcalod) • 1 hr from Lyon, Geneva and • Chambéry, City of art & the border with history • 2 hrs 20 min from Paris • Challes-les-Eaux, a thermal • 3 hrs 30 min from Milan and well-being resort • Easy access: 3 return tickets Genève • Regional Nature Park of Milan, Turin (TGV express Lyon the Massif des Bauges train) Chambéry Milan Turin • Great outdoors with the UNESCO “Global Geopark” label Mer Méditerranée • Aillons-Margériaz Resort Mountains Lakes A territory which combines • Close to the biggest ski • 10 min from Lake Bourget, urban and mountain resorts in the French Alps the biggest natural lake in environments and offers cultural discoveries, local • Entrance to the National know-how, well-being and Park of Vanoise, linked to the • 20 min from Lake Aigue- outdoor activities! Grand Paradis belette, in a pristine • Entrance to the Regional environment Nature Parks of the Massif • All the aquatic pleasures with des Bauges and Chartreuse water temperatures up to 2 28°C 3 Chambéry, Reflections of Italy

Chambéry is closely linked to Heartstopping! In Chambéry, the touch of the Italy. For six centuries, Cham- great architect Mario Botta and béry, , Turin and Pied- Both here and there, you will be the School of Tessin can be seen, mont came under the autho- enchanted with reflecting the perennial French rity of the . • the Château of the Dukes of art of living with a (Swiss) Italian Savoy and the Holy Chapel flavour. Chambéry enables you to plunge • the Italian-style porticoes and into the history of the Alps. mansions with colourful façades Labelled the City of art & history, of Sardinian inspiration Chambéry has a district full of antiquities that have been • the cathedral with the biggest carefully preserved and restricted trompe l’œil mural in Europe, to pedestrians to encourage painted by artists from them to stroll around the city. You • the maze of hidden alleyways can lose yourself in the colourful, • the Grand Carillon, one of the picturesque alleys of the old biggest in the world: 8th in the capital of the Dukes of Savoy. world, 1st in Europe This is one of the charms of • the Fine Arts Museum Chambéry, which, like a breeze from Italy, has inspired a pleasant • Les Charmettes, home of Jean- lifestyle that surprises and Jacques Rousseau enchants the visitor. • and of course, the famous Fountain of the Elephants... Chambéry expresses the French Art of Living with an Italian touch!

2 3 3 Chambéry with a taste of Italy Other links to Italy The gastronomy of Chambéry • Holy Chapel of the Château will surprise you with its Italian- of the Dukes of Savoy once flavoured specialties... housed the Holy Shroud You will find Chambéry (today in Turin); but a life- Vermouth, pastas and polenta, size copy is displayed in (Crozets, Taillerins…), that the Sainte Chapelle and remind you of Italian tagliatelle, another can be viewed in the taiarin or tagliolini. Cathedral. Turin is the Italian capital of chocolate, but the famous • Hautecombe Abbey, on the chocolate truffles were created edge of Lake Bourget, the in Chambéry in 1895. largest natural lake in France, History and tradition are never houses the tombs of the far away… Counts and Princes of the An essential tool for cooking House of Savoy, of the last since 1890, the Opinel, the Queen of Italy, Marie José, renowned knife with a wooden and the last King, Umberto II. handle and folding blade, is made in Chambéry!

Also to discover: “If there is a city in the world where you can taste the good life in a Centre for the Interpretation pleasant, friendly place, of Architecture and Heritage it’s Chambéry! “ 71 rue Saint Réal, Hôtel de Cordon Jean-Jacques Rousseau 73000 Chambéry Tel. 00 33 4 79 70 15 94 Les Charmettes, 700 m² of cultural facilities Home of Jean-Jacques with exhibitions on Chambéry, Rousseau educational activities, a library 890 chemin des Charmettes for research, consultations of Musée des Beaux-Arts Place du Palais de Justice 73000 Chambéry archives and exhibition tours. Tel. 00 33 4 79 33 39 44 Free admission and the departure Tel 00 33 4 79 33 75 03 In the middle of a pristine little point for guided tours. The Fine Arts Museum has preserved the first collection valley, the country house where of Italian paintings in France Jean-Jacques Rousseau stayed dating from the 14th to the with Madame de Warens from 18th centuries, after the Louvre. 1736 to 1742 is an important lite- Also found here is a prestigious rary pilgrimage centre. The gar- collection of paintings by the den reminds us of his passion for French Northern and Savoyard philosophy and botany. Schools from the 19th century Temporary exhibitions. and the beginning of the 20th. www.musees.chambery.fr www.musees.chambery.fr Eureka Gallery Carré Curial Tel. 00 33 4 79 60 04 25 Centre for Scientific, Technical and Industrial Culture, dedicated to mountain environments. 13 areas with demonstrations and discoveries of sights, sounds and smells. www.chambery.fr/galerie.eureka

4 5 Hotel News

3 Château Hotels

Hôtel Le Château de Candie, Le Château des Comtes de 4 stars Challes, 3 stars www.chateaudecandie.com www.chateaudescomtesdechalles.com, A typical 14th century Savoy châ- Part of the Château Hotels Col- teau built on an ancient ruin over- lection. A 15th century Château, looking the city. History and gas- a hotel since 1860, in the middle The Most Beautiful 5-star tronomy are combined in a decor of a vast park. 54 rooms and Hotel of France of sophisticated aesthetic taste. suites in 3 character buildings, is in Chambéry! 25 refined apartments and suites, with chimneys, parquet flooring, large restaurant, and flavourful, high ceilings, gourmet restaurant, Petit Hôtel Confidentiel, creative cooking. Park of 6 ha and prestigious wines, pool… 5-stars swimming pool. www.petithotelconfidentiel.com A delightful hotel at the foot of Le Domaine des Saints-Pères the Château of the Dukes of Sa- www.domainedessaintsperes.com Most of the hotels in Chambéry voy. A splendid 15th century pa- Part of the Château Hotels Col- win rave reviews on the social lace with an elegant, design look. lection, in a natural setting facing networks. 18 rooms and suites with every Lake Bourget, close to Cham- comfort, a well-being centre and béry, in a historic family home. For a short pause or a long stay, lots of plans… 12 rooms and suites, large res- the quality of a hotel is its ca- Ranked the most beautiful 5-star taurant, park, swimming pool, he- pacity to meet all the expecta- hotel of France by the Trivago liport, fabled tours… tions of demanding guests. Awards in 2017.

5 Challes-les-Eaux - Well-Being

Nestled at the entrance to the Regional Nature Parks of the NEW IN 2017 Massif des Bauges and Chartreuse, at the crossroads of the Cryotherapy City of Chambéry and the vineyards of Combe de Savoie, at Challes-les-Eaux Challes-les-Eaux welcomes visitors in a lush, green bower that promotes well-being. Full-body Cryotherapy (CCE) is a treatment using dry cold that The discovery of the hotspring with the most sulphurous waters in produces an analgesic and anti- Europe gave the name of “Sulphur Queen” to this thermal resort in inflammatory effect on the whole the 19th century and forever changed the destiny of this little rural body. community. Respiratory and gynecological infections are treated here very efficiently. Recommended for: At the beginning of the 20th century, during the golden age of • Treatments (pain,rheumatolo- thermal baths, well-heeled visitors came to “take the waters” and gy, traumatology, neurology, seek entertainment. Among them were Louis Jouvet, André Gide and dermatology…) Michèle Morgan… • Well-being and aesthetics ( f a - tigue, anxiety, stress, sleep di- Géocaching sorders, jet-lag...) To discover the heritage of Challes-les-Eaux and its surroundings in an independent and original way: geocaching. • Services for sports enthusiasts Several caches of this global team game can be found in the city. Be (physical preparation and reco- careful, it’s very addictive! very…) http://www.challes-les-eaux.fr/geocaching.html The Cryopole at Challes-les-Eaux More information at: www.challes-les-eaux.fr offers you full-body Cryotherapy, a treatment with dry cold. In one session of 2 to 3 minutes, the body is exposed to -110°.

Cryopole 351 Avenue des Massettes 73190 Challes-les-Eaux Tel: 00 33 4 79 36 83 06 www.cryopole.com/

6 7 6 The thermal baths of Challes-les-Eaux

NEW «sports recovery» package

To recover your well-being after an intense or unusual sports activity, the thermal baths of Challes-les-Eaux offer: • 1 relaxing massage • 1 invigorating shower • 1 hydro-massaging bath • access to the hammam Package rate: €80

Preferential rates for a full-body cryotherapy treatment: €29, instead of €48

Thermes de Challes-les-Eaux Avenue des Thermes 73190 Challes-les-Eaux Tel: 00 33 4 79 71 06 20 www.thermes-challes.com

Challes-les-Eaux Today, the airfield is home The Airfield to several aerial sports organisations: An aerial sports tradition! • the CSVVA: one of the biggest gliding clubs in France offering Built in 1913, this military stopover flight training for youths point has over time become www.planeurs-challes.fr the oldest and most prestigious • the airclub of Les amis du airfield in Savoy. CLAP73: the ideal location of The first aircraft in Savoy were the airfield enables flights over stationed there. flatlands and mountains http://aeroclub-clap73.org It was in 1972 that the Savoy Alpine Gliding Centre was Recently arrived: founded, heir to the Savoy gliding tradition. Owing to the • the Ultra-Light Aircraft: efforts of this club, the Challes- www.gooble-air.com les-Eaux airfield has become one • air ballooning: of the major gliding centres in www.savoiemontgolfiere.com France and its reputation extends far beyond Savoy to attract many foreign pilots.

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Cyclable Chambéry A shop with everything you need to equip and accompany the ur- ban travelling cyclist: standard bikes, clever accessories, wise advice, repair and rental services.

NEW IN 2017 Lab83 Drink Designer Academy International Training Centre for La Ruche, bartenders and waiters. Begin- ners’ or advanced training in the a New Outdoor Tourism Centre preparation of hot and cold cock- tails. A place for exchanges, for La Ruche is now open and offers a centre for discussion creativity and transmission. and discovery. Its innovative concept: an area dedicated Tel. 00 33 4 79 25 68 76 to outdoor sports - depending on the season - and the promotion of Savoy products.

4 activities in one place… La Ruche 256 Rue de la république – 73000 Chambéry

An information centre for outdoor activities Inukshuk, a cycling and outdoors café Grand Chambéry Alpes Tourisme A thematic café-restaurant and offers an information centre to base camp for those who love promote this outdoor Alpine des- travel, nature and the great out- tination in the heart of the vast doors. A cosy atmosphere, orga- nature parks and the biggest na- nic and/or local products, thema- tural lake in France. tic evenings and a workshop for A gift shop offers renowned pro- bike repairs… ducts from Chambéry and Savoy. Tel. 00 33 4 58 14 07 59 Tel. 00 33 4 79 60 50 15 www.inukshuk-cafe.fr 00 33 4 79 85 71 13 www.chambery-tourisme.com

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Bike paths/Road tours For over 20 years, the network of bike paths has been extended and expanded to over 80 km of interconnected paths linked with 2 green avenues which connect the city of Aix-Les-Bains and Lake Bourget in the North with Combe de Savoie in the South.

The Greater Metropolitan Area of Chambéry - Cœur des Bauges is at the origin of previous impro- vements, such as the pedestrian areas, one-way streets open to bike traffic, the 30 kmh and 20 kmh zones in the city-centre…

The tour of the Regional Nature Chambéry on two wheels Park of the Massif des Bauges, or 160 km, can be done in 3 or 4 stages. Since the 1989 World Cycling Championships, won by Greg A circle-tour of 99 km with a LeMond and Jeannie Longo, Chambéry is counting on its 1,000-metre climb among the two wheelers. vineyards, lakes and mountains enables you to complete the Chambéry thus hosts 2 important organisations in the world Bauges crossing. of cycling: A circle tour of 74 km also leads • Chambéry Cyclisme Organisation, which organises many to the Pont de l’Abîme by way of competitions (see below) the Pass of Plainpalais. https://chamberycyclismeorganisation.com/ More difficult isthe tour of the Colombier d’Aillon-le-Jeune, • Chambéry Cyclisme Formation, a training centre for the team of with a rather steep climb of the AG2R La Mondiale. Every summer, the centre welcomes 15 aspiring Pass of Prés. A magnificent ride young cyclists for training in high-performance cycling. Cycling awaits cyclists in the heart of the training sessions in the Alps are also organised. Massif des Bauges Geopark. https://www.chamberycyclismeformation.com/ The extension of the ViaRhôna between and Montmélian should be completed soon. Biking equipment Bike Rack for everyone Ongoing project: 620 city “blue For mountain-bikers, there is a Apart from La Ruche which we bikes” and 30 electric bikes to beautiful playground near Saint- have already mentioned, as well rent and 550 bike racks to park François-de-Sales. as the Inukshuk Café Vélo, Cy- your bike throughout the Metro- Two descent trails are accessible clable and the outdoor informa- politan Area are essential for get- at the summit of the chairlift from tion centre, Grand Chambéry also ting around by bike in Chambéry. Mont Pelat to Aillons-Margériaz offers lots of equipment, a variety Since August 2016, the Bike 1000, as well as on the trails of of adapted itineraries for begin- Rack is also promoting the Bike Savoie Grand Revard. ners to athletes, mountain-bike Bubble, a passenger transporta- Closer to Chambéry, remarkable trails in the Regional Nature Park tion service using electric tricy- scenic views are offered by the of the Massif des Bauges and cles, in order to increase mobility Crêtes du Peney and the Vineyard other beautiful getaways, along in the city-centre of Chambéry, Trail on your departure from with an agenda full of events for especially for people with re- Saint-Alban-Leysse, or on your all visitors. duced mobility. tour of , Thoiry and Saint- www.velostation-chambery.fr Jean-d’Arvey.

8 9 Label Accueil vélo (Bikes Welcome Label) The Bike Agenda Sponsored by France Vélo Tou- risme, this National Label for tou- Tour de France, rist services (tourism offices, ac- commodation, restaurants, bike See it live in Chambéry on repair and rental services…) gua- July 9! rantees a welcome and quality services for cyclists all along bike Notice to fans of competition routes. This approach follows the cycling: the 104th edition of the pioneering and pro-active policy Grande Boucle will go through of the Department of Savoy to the Alps twice and will arrive in equip and organise facilities for Chambéry on July 9! cyclists (bike lanes, demarcation This 9th stage that links Nantua of passes and inclines, marked in the Department of Ain to the out bike trails…). capital of Savoy totals 181 km. In Chambéry, several places have The riders must climb the Passes been awarded this Label. of the Biche and the Grand Co- www.francevelotourisme.com lombier at impressive inclines of 22%, and lastly the Mont du Chat, no less feared among Chambéry Night Bike Race sports fans, which is back again Saturday, August 5 in the race after 43 years. Held by the Chambéry Cy- As a bonus, this route offers a clisme Organisation, eighty laps magnificent panoramic view of around a 1 km circuit in the city- Mont Blanc and Lake Bourget. centre. (Choose «Accueil vélo») Starting at 8 pm at the square of the Palais de Justice https://chamberycyclismeorganisa- tion.com/

The Chambéry Race The Chambéry Race at Excursions for Everyone July 29 – 30, 2017 Bauges on July 30 Sunday, September 10 For this second edition in the 125 km and a 2,645 m climb On the playing field of . heart of Chambéry, this cy- through the mountain passes of A family event offering 3 trails cling sports event combines Prés, Leschaux and Clusaz for mountain-bikes/city bikes/ the Challenge Cyclo’Tour Rotor 85 km and 1,980 m climb rollers of 8, 16 and 30 km and 2 as the 6th and next to last test through the mountain passes of supervised hiking trails (www.challengecyclotour.com). Prés and Plainpalais www.labaladepourtous.fr Chambéry Cyclisme Organisa- https://lachamberiennecyclo.com tion, the sponsor of the event, Cognin Cross-Country Bike aspires to gather together all Race bike racing fans, Sunday cy- Sunday, November 5, 2017 clists and competition riders 6th edition, held by the Cham- for a weekend bicycle festival: béry Cyclisme Organisation and The Chambéry Race. During the the Cognin Festival Committee. whole weekend you can disco- The course has been marked ver regional products at the Ex- out in the Forezan Park, with dif- hibition Village. ficult passages (steep climbs, rock steps, washboards…) that end with a beautiful show for The Chambéry Race at the final victory lap. Chartreuse on July 29: The Cross-Country Bike Race 130 km and 6 mountain passes provided the main support 100 km and 4 mountain passes for two Regional Rhône-Alpes Championships, in particular in 2015.

10 11 Major Events and Shows

Chambéry incarnates the authenticity of a dynamic city on a human scale, between mountains and lakes.

A cultural city with many museums and universities, dynamic and vibrant all year long with fairs, trade shows, exhibitions, perfor- mances, concerts and festivals (1st Novel, Folklore, Comics, Mountain Trades…), you will also be enchanted by the antique markets and the flea markets or the Christmas markets.

Big “Braderies” Free shows The Lighthouse Flea Markets, “Summer in Savoy”, Lots of performances, shows, fairs April 29/30 and September from June 28 and sports events, including most 23/24, 2017 to July 19, 2017 of the Chambéry Savoie Mont- Blanc handball matches. They are held twice a year, in the In the Court of Honour at the (http://www.chamberysavoiehandball. last week of April and the last Château of the Dukes of Savoy, com/) week of September. 11 concerts by renowned artists. https://www.le-phare-chambe- This is one of the biggest and http://www.estivalesensavoie.fr/ ry-metropole.fr/ most spectacular flea markets in the region. The Bel-Air Claviers Festival, Savoiexpo September 11-16, 2017 Fairs and exhibitions all year long An Antique Market Don’t miss this gathering of http://www.savoiexpo.com/ A market for professionals, every young talents and great interna- second Saturday of the month at tional soloists for master-class the Place Saint Léger, a pedes- concerts… trian zone in the historic centre. http://www.rencontresbelair.com/

The Festival of Elephants, Christmas markets, July 8, 2017 November 25 – Events all day long the day be- December 25, 2017 fore the Tour de France passes In the historic pedestrian centre, through, with evening parades in a village of Savoy chalets, Father the streets and video mapping in Christmas, sparkling lights and 3D at the Fountain of Elephants. the concerts of the Grand Caril- lon…

11 Regional Nature Park of the Massif des Bauges

Listed as a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2011

International recognition for a remarkable geological heritage with outstanding features. This Massif offers a pristine natural setting of forests, meadows and mountain peaks, with 14 authentic little villages that form the municipal federation of Cœur des Bauges. The highest peak, Arcalod, rises to an alti- tude of 2,217 metres It is a territory of discoveries and new experiences. A paradise of mountain activities (showshoeing, skiing, dogsledding, climbing, canyoning, potholing, zip-lining…).

Only 20 minutes from the big ur- Savoie Grand Revard is the In the summer, near the Revard ban centres, you can breathe in finest Nordic skiing area in lookout, one of the most visited the fresh mountain air, in summer France; apart from cross-country sites in Savoy, the mountain-bike as well as in winter. Indeed, the skiing, more unusual activities is everywhere: in the underbrush, Massif is located between Cham- such as astronomy or fat biking on the descent trails, at the kin- béry, Aix-les-Bains et , are also available. A biathlon sta- dergarten of the onsite school, idylically between the two big- dium is also accessible, not to during competitions (La Grande gest natural lakes of France, Lake mention tubbing. Verte…). Annecy and Lake Bourget.

Land of traditions, you will also find here Nordic ski slopes and Alpine ski resorts, perfect for be- ginners and for all forms of sli- ding sports.

Two Family Resorts for the Discovery of lots of Activities!

Winter and summer, the resorts of Savoie Grand Revard and Ail- lons-Margériaz offer a range of activities to delight adults and children.

12 13 Aillons-Margériaz and its two ski fields, starting at 1000 and 1400 metres, offers a range of va- ried slopes from learners to black slopes, the steepest slopes in the Alps. Dogsledding, ski-joëring, sled- ding and night skiing… will liven up your mountain holidays. Ski rhymes here with local “ter- roir”: tours of farms, the disco- very area of the Fromagerie, a workshop where the Tome des Bauges brand of cheese and but- ter are made, Gliss’gourmande, an event combining pleasure for your tastebuds (meeting local producers) and the joys of sliding sports or snowshoes. The rest of the year, the via fer- rata, the swimming pool, the zip- line, the mountain-bike descent trails and hikes to Galoppaz or Colombier will enable you to vary your pleasures. This is a resort that combines sports, local “terroir” and relaxa- tion!

Le Massif des Bauges, “an islet” of medium mountains in the heart of Savoy country, its soa- ring mountain ranges, its know- how and its local architecture, invite you to discover the great outdoors, the pleasures of sports and good living.

Local Products in Bauges: Tome cheese but that’s not all! The cheese plate for tasting in Bauges includes a specialty that you must not miss: the Tome des Bauges PDO. This Tome cheese, which has the special characteristic of being written with only one M, (its name “Toma” is from the local dialect, meaning cheese produced in the mountain pastures) has the fragrant taste of the meadow flowers of the Massif des Bauges.www.tome-des-bauges.com

Many other specialties must be tasted in Bauges: chocolates, her- bal teas, organic bread, liqueurs from plants and beers (to consume with moderation…).

Surprise yourself: • Participate in a workshop on making Tome des Bauges and butter. • Help with milking the cows on a farm • Taste Rissoles the way they were made during the time of Mère Chatelain, with Séverine…

13 Lots of Craft Workshops in Les Bauges!

Crafts are widespread in Les Bauges. At L’Argenterie des Bauges, the traditional craft of making bowls from turned wood, is practised by only two people but many other crafts have developed. Se- veral sculptors, potters, lute-ma- kers and leather-workers… have opened up shop and also offer hands-on training for beginners and professionals.

“Unusual” Holidays in Les Bauges! Summer The accommodation is diverse: hotels, campsites, guestrooms, Outdoor Fun furnished rental properties, cam- per van parking areas… • From canyoning to logging Do you love the thrills of canyo- For more “unusual” holidays: ning? The canyons of the Pont du Diable • l’Herbier de la Clappe at and Ternèze are two well-known Noyer and its guestrooms spots for this adventure sport. Su- in the organic garden of pervision by several canyoning aromatic and medicinal plants professionals (see the list on www.lesbauges.com ). www.lherbierdelaclappe.com; • Yurt from the Green Bee Farm Other nature activities are offered in Châtelard where the owners by the Regional Nature Parks of are also farmers and produce the Massif des Bauges and Char- organically grown vegetables, treuse in July and August, such as aromatic plants and honey. “Live my life as a logger”, a free, • Cabins in the Trees in guided tour that enables you to Châtelard, at Ecole or the “La- discover real logging camps. Haut” cabins at Thuile where relaxing in a private cabin spa perched in the mountains is appreciated by hikers and athletes, located right next to the Massif des Bauges Global Geopark and Lake Thuile: www.cabanes-lahaut.com/ • the guestrooms of the Chalet du Blanc at Aillon-le- Jeune combine well-being and the discovery of many Useful websites: www.lesbauges.com activities: yoga, hammock stretches, pilates, aquabike… www.lesaillons.com www.savoiegrandrevard.com www.lechaletdublanc.fr www.chambery-bauges- metropole.com

14 • Potholing from Cave to Cave And also: From May to September, you can FAMILIES tour the cave of Tanne du Névé at • Creativity Day in La Compôte Aillons-Margériaz 1400 on a trail 7 hiking ideas in Les Bauges: July 22, 2017 you can hike independently with helmet and headlamp or with a 1. The Tannes et Glacières potholer guide. thematic trail • Festival of Astronomy Karst-3: www.karst-3e.fr at Aillons-Margériaz 2. The Creusates peatlands or with Yvon Colliot, Tel: 04 79 63 36 59 July 22-23, 2017 3. Lake Thuile Near Chéran, discover the capti- 4. The Pissieu waterfalls vating cave sites of Banges and 5. The trail of the Maîtres Prérouge. du Mont Déserté Prérouge, sheltered behind a discreet rocky overhang, provi- 6. The Nivolet Cross over- des access to an underground looking Chambéry network of 55 km. 7. The Gorges of the Trou The sites of the Carret cave and de l’Enfer the Doria chasm are two other refreshing destinations at Saint- Jean-d’Arvey. Major Events in Les Bauges

• Thrills with Bauges Y Cîmes, June 24-25, 2017

The 7th edition of the Bauges Y Cîmes will enable you to disco- • Festival of the Saw ver or improve your skills with the at Bellecombe en Bauges summer activities of the French last Sunday of July Federation of Mountaineering (in odd years) and Climbing (FFME): canyoning, climbing, technical hiking, via fer- • Crafts Fair at the Old Village rata. of Châtelard www.baugesycimes.fr August 5, 2017

• Loggers’ Contest at Aillons- • Festival of Music and Nature Margériaz and the Festival July 16 - August 23, in Bauges, of the Village of Arith 2017 1st Sunday of August • Stars in your Eyes During the summer, between Stargazers can get initiated to Savoie and Haute-Savoie, in the astronomy at the unique Station heart of the Regional Nature Park • Festival of the harvest and des Etoiles resort in Saint-Fran- of the Massif des Bauges, the vil- mountain pastures in çois-de-Sales: lages host the best musicians of August 20, 2017 The observatory enables you to our times in a refreshing approach get closer to the stars with a teles- to classical music. The Festival • Flea Market cope and a 1-hour programme combines artistic excellence with at La Motte-en-Bauges presenting the planets of our the friendly, human-scale dimen- August 20, 2017 solar system. A 360° digital pla- sion of mountain churches. netarium also welcomes you for This is an eclectic programme • The Fair at Aillons sessions of 20 minutes to 1 hour. of music, ranging from medieval These supervised tours are avai- (Stew Festival!) times to the 20th century, with 2nd Sunday in September lable only by reservation on: leading roles played by singers www.randonnees-astronomie.com and instruments, orchestral and chamber music. https://www.musiqueetnature.fr/

14 15 Holidays and Weekends Grand Chambéry Alpes Tourisme is the official reservation centre for Chambéry and the Massif des Bauges, and offers gift-boxes and gift vouchers, holidays and weekend packages at attractive prices, in complete safety. www.chambery-tourisme.com http://www.lesbauges.com/ www.lesaillons.com

Press contact GRAND CHAMBÉRY ALPES TOURISME

Gérard CHARPIN 5 bis place du Palais de Justice 73000 CHAMBERY- FRANCE Tel: + 33 4 79 33 81 61 [email protected] www.chambery-tourisme.com

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