Are you tempted by the idea of swimming in 28 degree, emerald-green waters? So head for Lake Aiguebelette, a small paradise in the heart of the Avant Pays Savoyard, not very far from Chambéry.

Nestled in the Epine mountain on the edge of the Alps, this perfectly warm lake is known for its pure waters, with its ban on motorboats and a well-preserved ecosystem. The reed marches and crown of water lilies act as a filter and serve as a natural habitat for crayfish, birds and fish that spawn here. This extraordinary biotope shelters a large variety of fish, among them the white fish. Rare and difficult to catch, especially in clear waters, this « devil's fish » offers an exciting challenge for fishermen. And to add to the challenge, its flesh is particularly delicate!

Added to this idyllic picture are small rocky beaches and bays, fishermen's houses and cabins, and two islands with a chapel on one of them. An amusing anecdote: Frédéric Dard used to own a villa beside the lake which served partly as the set for his novel Tango Chinetoque (1965). The villa has since disappeared, but in 1981 a rowing center, which was entrusted to the organisation of world championships in 1997, was put in its place...

Information and contact:

Avant Pays Savoyard Tourisme
Bouvent
73740 Novalaise
Tel : + 33(0)479 360 929
www.avant-pays-savoyard.com