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La Ravoire walks
The Marais des Chassettes
A walk around La Ravoire and Challes-les-Eaux in the Chambéry metropolitan area, passing through the Marais des Chassettes. This is a protected natural site that is home to several species of local flora and fauna. Here you’ll find the biome that once existed here: the marshes of the Alpine valley floors. It’s also an opportunity to explore the Challes-les-Eaux leisure centre, as well as the hill where the church stands and the new quarter of La Ravoire.
Chapelle Saint-Michel via Bellevarde and the Stèle
The Mont Saint-Michel Chapel, which is clearly visible from the Chambéry basin, is often the destination for a Sunday afternoon walk starting from Montmerlet above Curienne. There is only a hundred metres or so of elevation gain.
The trail is very well marked.
Croix de la Coche loop
Coche or Cochette means a passage. The ancestral passage between the villages of Montagnole and Saint-Baldoph is marked by a solid, massive stone cross. Information panels along the way. Panoramic views at the summit and on the descent along the ridge.
Towards Les Hauts de Chanaz
This is a simple circular walk for a half-day excursion. It takes place in the foothills of the Chartreuse Mountains. Beautiful views of Les Bauges, Chartreuse, L'Épine and Lac du Bourget.
Leysse and Ternèze, gorges and canyons
A long route following the Leysse and then the Ruisseau de Ternèze along the right bank, before descending via the left bank, allowing you to explore places that are by turns wild and marked by past human activity. The presence of water makes these sections pleasant in summer. The route is long as it covers the entire length; it is possible to shorten it at any point where you can cross from one bank to the other.
Montbasin Razerel Monterminod
A walk to revisit the classics near Chambéry.
Chemin des Vignes from Bout du Monde to Passerelle du Trou de l'Enfer
A beautiful walk along the Leysse gorges and through the old vineyards of Saint-Jean-d'Arvey.
The trail, while not particularly difficult, can be a little steep and slippery.
It offers superb views of the Leysse and the cliffs of Mont Peney.
Boucle panoramique au dessus de Challes-les-Eaux
Comment en quelques minutes à peine découvrir des panoramas et endroits à voir absolument à Challes-les-Eaux.
The Ternèze Canyon and the Bognette viewpoint
This hike allows you to discover the magnificent site of the Ternèze Canyon and then, in the village of Curienne, to enjoy information about the Motte Castrale. Next, reach the Sommet de la Bognette for a 360° viewpoint, and on the way back, pass by the Stèle des Résistants.
Circular Mont Saint-Michel from Curienne
This circular offers beautiful views and allows you to visit Mont St-Michel, which dominates the Cluse de Chambéry, the Motte castrale de la Bognette and, if you wish, the Grotte des Fées.
Mont Charvais, Croix de la Coche and Bec du Corbeau
This circular route on the outskirts of Chambéry takes you to three vantage points offering panoramic views of the Belledonne mountain range, Les Bauges and La Chartreuse. On the outskirts of Mont Charvais, surrounded by pine trees, you can almost feel the Mediterranean atmosphere – all that's missing are the cicadas.
Mont Saint-Michel Chapel loop, starting from Curienne
Admittedly, starting from Curienne, this route is not the shortest way to reach the Mont Saint-Michel Chapel! However, it offers the chance to (re)discover the very pleasant Chemin de la Paraie, the memorial stone and the Maquisards’ farm, as well as superb views over Chambéry and the surrounding mountains.Although technically straightforward and with little elevation gain, this hike is nevertheless classified as ‘moderate’ due to its length.
Loop through historic Chambéry
Visit the historic centre of Chambéry, passing by the Château des Ducs de Savoie, the Town Hall, Saint-François de Salles Cathedral, the Museum of Fine Arts... and charming little pedestrian passages. A very pleasant route.
From Saint-Jeoire to Montmélian through the vineyards
In December, a good idea for a sunny walk is to go hiking in the vineyards.
The walk described below is just one of many possible routes through the Chignin vineyards.
There are endless variations possible.
Around Mont Ronjou
This is an easy hike to a small grassy peak overlooking the vineyards of Saint-Jeoire-Prieuré. Enjoy beautiful views of the Belledonne mountain range, the Chartreuse mountains and the Chambéry cluse. There are markings and even directional signs, but not along the entire route described.
Mont Peney
This hike is quite physically demanding in the first part. The section along the Doria is really very pleasant. At the summit, you can enjoy a beautiful panorama of Belledonne and Chartreuse. The fairly long descent is not particularly difficult.
Footbridge circuit from Saint-Jean-d'Arvey
This is a pleasant route to walk at any time of year, particularly in late autumn as it enjoys plenty of sunshine.
The route of the Himalayan footbridge at Trou de l'Enfer allows you to discover the curious meanders of the Leysse.
Rock paintings of Mont Peney
A short walk above the town to meet distant artists. Panorama of the valley and the Chartreuse massif opposite.
La Croix de Nivolet via the Pas de l'Echelle
A varied hike that takes you to the Croix de Nivolet from an unusual angle.
From Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s house to the Jacob and Grobelle waterfalls
A pleasant green walk in the hills, very close to the very centre of the Chambéry conurbation, allowing you to visit the home of the illustrious Jean-Jacques Rousseau and explore the Nant du Pontet streams. This walk takes you through the areas of Jacob-Bellecombette, Chambéry and Barberaz, and past the boundary of the municipality of Montagnole. Despite its proximity to the city, most of the route is through woods or across meadows.
Doria Waterfalls
Enjoy the Doria waterfalls on this lovely family walk. The lower waterfall is magnificent with its 60-metre drop. At the Grotte à Carret, you can see the start of the Via Ferrata on the mountainside. At the upper waterfall, you’ll appreciate the cool air during hot spells.
The Carret Cave and the Trou de la Doriaz in Lovettaz
At the foot of the Croix du Nivolet, enjoy a lovely walk in the woods to cool off and discover the Grotte à Carret and the Trou de la Doriaz (the source of the torrent in the middle of the cliff) as well as some beautiful waterfalls.
Ternèse Canyon and Trou de l'Enfer from Le Boyat
Discover this magnificent route on the outskirts of Chambéry. Passing by the Ternèse stream (canyon) and the Trou de l'Enfer site where the Leysse river has carved its way through, this hike offers a complete change of scenery in a wild environment.
The Jacob-Bellecombette Waterfalls
On the outskirts of Chambéry, the Nant du Ruisseau du Pontet retains a wild course, hemmed in by urban development, with its waterfalls and gorges offering an interesting hike that continues up the Grobelle hillside for views over the Chambéry Basin. The return route naturally involves some sections along roads that are fairly unavoidable given the layout of the area.
Summit of Montgelas and Croix de Chignin
A superb 360° panorama awaits you from the ridges of the Montgelas summit and the Chignin cross.
Magnificent views of the Bauges peaks, the Lauzière and Belledonne mountain ranges and the Chartreuse massif. Also note the Belvédère viewpoint over Lake Thuile on one side and the Chambéry valley in Grésivaudan on the other.
A lovely tour of Chignin among the vineyards.
A very pretty circular for a long walk among the vineyards of Chignin. Very pleasant in the foothills of Les Bauges. A beautiful getaway among medieval towers and cellars, with magnificent views of the Chambéry valley and the Belledonne mountain range. It is even more beautiful in the middle of autumn, just after the grape harvest.
The Roc de Torméry via the ladders, the Tapin, the Grotte de l’Ermite
From the Chignin vineyard, it takes a good two hours to reach the foot of the ladders that allow you to overcome the final obstacle. This structure was built in response to the threat posed by the Roc de Tormery to the village below. The view, already visible during the ascent, opens up as soon as you set foot on the ridge.
From the Chapel of Saint-Saturnin to Pragondran
This walk to the Pragondran paragliding launch area takes place along the edge of the cliff, offering occasional views of the valley and Lake Bourget.
From Montagnole to Pas de la Fosse
This varied route, set in a picturesque countryside, offers magnificent views of the Montagne de l’Épine, Lac du Bourget (and the Dent du Chat), as well as the foothills of the Massif des Bauges, not to mention, to the south, the view towards the Pointe de la Gorgeat, the gateway to the Chartreuse.
Chignin - Torméry themed walk
A short walk for an afternoon in the sunshine in the vineyard. The route described is largely based on a local circular loop called: The winegrower's year.
In addition to the directional signs, there are yellow markings and pictograms (a winegrower working in the vineyard).
The route is marked at intervals by seven information panels.
Pichut waterfall circuit
This circuit runs along the foothills of the Chartreuse mountains at the foot of Mont Granier. Discover the vineyards, a pretty waterfall and views of the Belledonne and Bauges mountains. A few information boards add to the interest of this easy walk.
Yellow and occasional white and red markings forthe GR® 965.