Top 5 activities in Chambéry

As soon as you arrive, you’ll notice how good it is to live in Chambéry. The air is mild, the atmosphere calm and family-friendly, and the mountainous skyline promises a change of scenery. You’ll stroll through the streets of the town centre, looking for the most famous buildings and, above all, the famous Elephant Fountain. You’ll feast on the best specialities at the Halles market and chat at length with the onlookers over a waffle.

Then it’s time to extract yourself from the heart of Chambéry to discover the city in a whole new light. It’s hard to resist the call of the mountainous landscape, between the azure and the Alps, which has been beckoning you since your arrival…

More than just an elegant city, Chambéry also has a rich natural environment that deserves your undivided attention! But one question remains: apart from hiking, what are the best things to do in and around Chambéry?

Luckily, there’s no shortage of activities in the Savoyard countryside. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to infiltrate crevasses, scale heights and climb to the best viewpoints around Chambéry.

What to do in Chambéry? 5 ideas for activities

Chambéry’s gastronomy may give you some ideas for outdoor activities close to the city… Remember the 100% natural and local dishes you used to eat: with all the different species of mushrooms plump as a feather and thousands of bilberries, you’ll have more than enough to improvise your own pickings! Get together with the grown-ups and the kids: take a basket or an old cloth bag with you before setting off on your walk. Depending on the season, you’ll soon be filling it with delicious finds!

1. Take the Savoyard wine route

Category: €€€ / Gastronomic / Cultural

Description : Do you love good wine? Set off to discover the vineyards of Savoie. This unique escapade, rich in oenological culture, will take you into the fascinating environment of mountain wines. Let yourself be told the amazing stories and anecdotes that surround the vineyards of the Combe de Savoie. The tour will take you to meet winegrowers who are proud of what they produce, and who will make it a point of honour to share their knowledge with you!

2. Cool off on a stand-up paddle on Lake Aiguebelette

Category: €€ / Sporty

Description: Located around twenty minutes’ drive from Chambéry, Lac d’Aiguebelette is an ideal place to cool off. Whether you’re with family or friends, stand-up paddling is the perfect balance between sport and relaxation. Lulled by the relaxing sound of the water, you can take a deep breath of nature while sharing some great moments of togetherness. Beware of diving if you lose your balance! Stand-up paddling is safe and accessible to all, introducing you to the lush green countryside of Savoie while respecting the environment. So get ready to paddle!

3. Canoeing in the Grottes de Chailles

Category: €€ / Sporty

Description: Near Chambéry, in the intimacy of the majestic Grottes de Chailles, a fabulous experience awaits you. From the age of 8, come and discover your passion for canyoning! In the Chartreuse massif, this breathtaking sport is full of thrills and spills, as you swim and walk down a river. Nature is very good at creating obstacles in your path. Whether in the form of waterfalls or toboggans, the sensations are guaranteed.

4. Travel back in time to achieve the century coup

Category: €€ / Unusual

Description: In pairs or up to 8 people, get ready for a timeless experience… In this incredible escape game, you and your loved ones will be transported back to the Roaring Twenties! Put on your professional thieves’ boots and succeed in your mission to steal the world’s largest emerald in less than an hour, before it is stolen by the London mafia. Will your team be up to the task and emerge richer than ever?

5. Infiltrate the superb Ternèze canyon

Category: €€ / Unusual / Sensations

Description: Return to Chambéry with the best introduction to canyoning there is! Supervised by instructors, descend the course of the Ternèze canyon. This is one of the most accessible and fun canyons in the region. The most intrepid will have the chance to make jumps of up to 6 m. The more cautious will prefer the natural slides, followed by abseiling and long moments of amazement at nature. Ternèze is above all an enchanting, multi-faceted canyon. If you like, you can discover it in more than one trip.