Sonnaz walks

The Bois du Fournet, situated beneath a rocky outcrop from which paragliders take off, overlooks the Sonnaz plain and stretches from Chambéry-le-Haut to Méry. The route alternates between shaded sections in the forest and wetland areas on the plain, passing through the Marais Vuillerme.

Varied landscapes with lovely views of Lake Bourget and the surrounding mountains. A variation on the famous Croix du Nivolet hike with its 360° panorama, but more physically demanding than it appears.

Fournet is not the best-known starting point, but this circular route along the cliff edge offers magnificent and varied panoramic views, passing by the paragliding take-off area.

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.

A pleasant hike on the western flank of Mont Nivolet. The route winds its way through the Passage du Croc to cross the cliff and reach Le Sire. Beautiful panorama of the region. The Sentier du Garde was part of the network of trails that criss-crossed the mountainside, allowing forest rangers to travel through the mountainous terrain.

A must-do hike for locals, this short trip to the Dent du Nivolet offers a beautiful 360° panorama of Lac du Bourget, Chartreuse, Belledonne, Beaufortain and Mont Blanc.

Your calves will get a good workout, but you’ll love it! The route takes you via the Malpassant and the Cheminée du Nivolet before reaching the challenging Pas du Rebollion and its arch. It’s a challenging day, but with magnificent scenery and technically demanding sections on the itinerary. Please take note of the route description, which highlights the difficulty of certain sections.

Close to the centre of La Motte-Servolex, discover this pleasant walk through the Pré-Lombard marshlands and their surrounding hills. The marshland wetland is rich in biodiversity and, from the Montarlet plain, the unobstructed 360° view is unique.

This hike is for the fittest and most experienced walkers! You’ll need to be up for a long distance, tackling significant elevation gain, and navigating a few technical sections – some of which are off-track! You’ll be rewarded with superb views of Lake Bourget, the Croix du Nivolet, the Chambéry basin, the ‘Arche Improbable’ and the Doriaz, amongst others. Please note thatthe section leading to the ‘Arche Improbable’ requires you to find your way under a rocky outcrop, in an area with no marked trail, including a section where you’ll need to use your hands and do a bit of scrambling before emerging onto Mont Peney.

This walk allows you to take in the panoramic view of Lake Bourget from the village of Tresserve, then walk around Tresserve Hill and enjoy the lakeside beaches along the cycle path.

A magnificent snowshoe hike offering 360° panoramic views of the Alps, the Épine massif, Chartreuse and Bugey throughout the route, particularly at the Croix du Nivolet... The Croix du Nivolet, the final destination, proudly overlooks Chambéry. The return journey follows the same route, but is always different given the magical landscape in good weather.

This hike takes you along a path through mountain pastures and woods that is quiet at the start, offering magnificent views of the surrounding valleys and mountain ranges. You can visit the cave and waterfalls before reaching the summit of the Nivolet and its cross. If you keep an eye out for the plants along the way, you may be able to spot the rare and protected Martagon lily.

A walk to discover the heritage around Bassens. Just a stone’s throw from Chambéry, in the heart of the Alps, you can enjoy a half-day outing taking in a succession of panoramic views and insights into local history.

Peri-urban circuit to quickly escape the city. Views of Chartreuse and Bauges.

A short walk to escape the city. Some clear views as soon as you climb.

A varied hike that takes you to the Croix de Nivolet from an unusual angle.

A short walk to discover the heritage of the Bissy neighbourhood. This walk will soon leave the built-up area behind to wind its way along paths and small country lanes.

A walk to revisit the classics near Chambéry.

A short, easy and pleasant circular route to the east of the Chambéry gorge, combining urban and natural scenery; Starting from La Fejaz (La Ravoire), it allows you to explore the centre of the pretty village of Barby before gently making your way up into the foothills of the Bauges massif via Les Chavonnes and the Château de la Bâtie, until you reach the heights overlooking the ‘end of the world’ (Saint-Alban-Leysse) and the River Leysse.