Hiking and packrafting excursion on Lake Bourget near Chambéry

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3.5 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up
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Combine hiking near Chambéry and packrafting at Lac du Bourget on a sporting excursion with Secret River instructors!

Combine hiking near Chambéry and packrafting at Lac du Bourget on a sporting excursion with Secret River instructors!

Located in the heart of the Massif des Bauges Regional Nature Park and bordered by the towns of Aix-les-Bains and Le Bourget-du-Lac, Lac du Bourget offers breathtaking scenery! Almost 18 kilometres long, Lac du Bourget is the largest natural lake in France. With water temperatures regularly between 20 and 25°C in summer, packrafting on Lac du Bourget is a great experience! Come and discover the Massif des Bauges Regional Nature Park off the beaten track in an activity that respects the area's heritage and biodiversity!

Departing from Le Bourget-du-Lac, not far from Chambéry, hike along the shores of Lac du Bourget to reach Hautecombe Abbey, a 12th-century abbey with spectacular views over the Massif des Bauges Regional Nature Park. Once on the shores, take a packraft out on Lac du Bourget and admire the turquoise waters! A hybrid between a sea kayak and a raft, the packraft is a very light inflatable kayak!

Accompanied by a qualified canoe-kayak instructor, admire the huge expanses of water of Lac du Bourget and the impressive cliffs of the Bauges massif! Whether you're with your family or a group of friends, enjoy a half-day or a full day of original, eco-friendly packraft sailing near Chambéry!

Don't wait any longer, come and enjoy a unique experience as you discover Lac du Bourget by hiking and packraft with Secret River!

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Practical information

Course of events

- Meeting at Hautecombe Abbey.
- Welcome by the instructor and briefing on the activity, equipment and safety rules.
- Hike of around 2.5 kilometres, then a short walk along a narrower path until you reach Lake Bourget.
- Inflate your packraft.
- Sailing on LakeBourget in a packraft with a swimming break.
- Return to the shore of the lake and stow the packrafts.
- Walk back to the meeting point and debriefing of the activity.

Activity requirements

Knowing how to swim is compulsory for this activity.

Meeting point:
Hautecombe Abbaye, 73310 Saint-Pierre-de-Curtille
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
  • Full equipment for the activity (packraft, paddle)
  • State-certified instructor
Excluded
  • Personal insurances
Do not forget to bring
  • Swim trunks
  • Hat
  • Sports shoes for packraft and hiking
  • Walking sticks (optional)
  • Water
  • Snack

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kamel E., France — 04/08/2023
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Faire 2 activités différentes sur la même journée a permis de découvrir le lac de haut en foret avec des points de vue et ensuite au fil de l'eau tranquillement
Catherine T., France — 24/08/2023
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