Mountains, lakes, endless greenery... A warm and welcoming atmosphere, good food and enough to spend your holidays in the fresh air... Ah, there is no need to say, Saint-Alban-de-Montbel has everything to please.
It is in the department of Savoie, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, that the village of Saint-Alban-de-Montbel is located. Located on a hill on the right bank of Lake Aiguebelette, the village overlooks the lake with the backdrop of the Épine and its snow-covered hillsides. About 20 minutes from Chambéry and Aix-les-Bains, this charming village boasts a beautiful heritage typical of the region; you can discover a church, as well as a chapel located on the large island of Lake Aiguebelette.
Although benefiting from a very charming heritage, the village of Saint-Alban-de-Montbel is especially known for its natural environment that will make nature lovers' heads spin. Here, everything pushes the visitor to take the road of the wonderful lake of Aiguebelette. On foot, by bike or on electric scooters, during a pony treasure hunt or a prehistoric walk, you can discover the unique beauty of this beautiful corner of nature at your own pace. Also, don't wait too long to discover THE star of the village: its lake! A great place for outdoor activities for the whole family, Lake Aiguebelette is a natural lake, perched at an altitude of 390 meters, nestled at the foot of the mountain of Epine and the Chartreuse. With its emerald coloured water, its white sandy beaches and its surrounding mountains, this spot, although rather unknown in the region, is a must to discover during a holiday in Savoie. Loved by swimmers who can enjoy the warm waters of the lake, it is also a small paradise for water activities: the lake is indeed world famous for rowing, but also for stand-up paddle, canoeing, kayaking, and you can also opt for boat trips to discover the unique and preserved beauty of the lake's shores. If you prefer land-based activities to water-based ones, you can choose to walk or cycle around the lake! And if you like thrills, you can discover Lake Aiguebelette from the air on a paragliding or microlight flight, do via ferrata, accrobranche, and many other activities perfect for adrenaline aficionados! Our advice to hikers? Don't miss the chance to climb to the Mont-Grèle Belvedere, in the commune of Saint-Thibaud-de-Couz: from up there, at an altitude of 1,426 metres, the panorama of the lake and the mountains is breathtaking!
