The Chambotte loop
An easy woodland loop from the viewpoint that takes in the whole lake and Hautecombe Abbey.
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Ascent
- 269 m
- Stated time
- 1 h 50 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route
- Loop
Figures from the source: Aix-les-Bains Riviera des Alpes tourist office: Chambotte loop. Times are walking times without breaks; they vary with fitness, terrain and season.
The route
The Chambotte viewpoint is one of the finest views of the lake: you can see almost all of it, with Hautecombe Abbey on the far shore. The loop, waymarked in yellow and green, sets off from there towards Mont de Corsuet, passes a natural viewpoint in a clearing, then comes back via La Tailla and the hamlet of La Chambotte.
The path is shady, a mix of stones and earth; the high point is at around 820 m. Take care on the short stretch of road on the way back.
What you see on the way
- The whole length of the lake and Hautecombe Abbey
- A natural viewpoint in a clearing
- A shady path
Starting point
La Chambotte viewpoint car park, Saint-Germain-la-Chambotte
- Trailhead
- Trailhead
La Chambotte viewpoint car park, Saint-Germain-la-Chambotte
Start of “The Chambotte loop”.
Before you set off
Check the weather and the lake webcams, and the state of the trail with the official source: a route can be closed (works, rockfall, snow) without this page knowing.