Savoie Lakes: three treasures within easy reach
Looking for a natural, rejuvenating destination for your next holiday? Savoie is home to exceptional lakes – peaceful havens nestled between mountains and vineyards. Staying at our 4-star campsite in Savoie, Les 3 Lacs in Belmont-Tramonet, you’re ideally located to explore the region. Book your mobile home in Savoie and set off to discover these landscapes, all less than an hour’s drive from our campsite!
Our selection of the Savoie lakes closest to the Les 3 Lacs campsite
| Savoie Lake | Main Feature | Swimming | Top Activities | Distance (from Les 3 Lacs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiguebelette | Closest lake, warm jade-coloured waters | Allowed | Non-motorised water sports, cycling (20 km), fishing. | 14 km (Very close) |
| Le Bourget | France’s largest natural glacial lake | Allowed | Cruises, motorised water sports, fishing, Aix-les-Bains. | 43 km |
| Saint-André | Protected natural (winegrowing) area | Not allowed | Bird and wildlife watching, picnics, Wine Route. | 44 km |
Aiguebelette Lake: the warm-water jewel
Aiguebelette Lake is right next door! It’s one of the region’s major attractions, especially if you choose a mobile home rental in Savoie at our Les 3 Lacs campsite. Aiguebelette welcomes you with its jade-coloured waters. This natural Savoie lake of glacial origin stretches across 545 hectares at the foot of the Épine Mountain range. With a depth of up to 71 metres, it reveals unique green hues. This Savoie lake is also famous for its warm waters: at just 373 metres above sea level, the surface warms quickly and can reach up to 28°C in high season.
Why do visitors love it?
- For its authorised swimming areas, first and foremost. Four supervised beaches welcome you in summer.
- For its water sports: rowing, pedalos, stand-up paddle. Motorised boats are banned, ensuring calm and serenity.
- For fishing, which delights pike and perch enthusiasts.
- For the full tour of the lake by bike – 20 km of pure enjoyment on easy cycle paths. Or try the ridge trail for breathtaking viewpoints.
Reviews of Aiguebelette Lake are unanimous: it’s one of the most beautiful lakes in Savoie!
Address: Aiguebelette-le-Lac, 73610 Lépin-le-Lac – 14 km from the campsite, around 20 minutes by car.
Swimming: allowed from June to September
Parking: free at the main beaches
Lake Bourget: the giant of Savoie
Get ready for a change of scale! Lake Bourget is the largest natural glacial lake in France. Its surface covers 44.5 km², stretching over 18 km long and 3.5 km wide. It’s the “Mediterranean of the Alps”, bordered by towns such as Aix-les-Bains and Le Bourget-du-Lac.
There’s no shortage of things to do around this Savoie lake. On the Aix-les-Bains side, landscaped beaches welcome swimmers and sunseekers. To the west, the Dent du Chat peak towers over the landscape. Rent an electric boat, try wakeboarding or simply relax on the grassy shores.
Fishing enthusiasts will find Lake Bourget legendary, especially for perch and pike, as long as regulations are respected.
Cyclists can enjoy the full tour of the lake, offering superb mountain views. Note, according to various reviews, that cycle paths are discontinuous in certain areas, notably along the D1504 near the cliffs.
Exploring Savoie without visiting Lake Bourget would be a missed opportunity! Don’t forget to stop by Hautecombe Abbey, an architectural gem on the western shore.
Address: Aix-les-Bains, 73100 Savoie – 43 km from the campsite, around 47 minutes by car.
Swimming: numerous public beaches
Activities: cruises, water sports, fishing
Saint-André Lake: a wine-country gem
For a different experience, head to Lake Saint-André, a real treasure located in Les Marches, Porte-de-Savoie. This small Savoie lake is known for its ecological importance and is a protected natural area ideal for wildlife observation.
Swimming is forbidden, but the area is magical for other reasons: perfect for picnics under the willows, birdwatching, or simply admiring the towering Granier cliffs. Fishing is permitted in certain regulated zones.
A full loop around the lake takes about 30 minutes. Combine it with a visit to the surrounding wine cellars! The Wine Route runs through the area. Reviews highlight the bucolic charm of this Grand Site of Savoie.
Address: Porte-de-Savoie, 73800 Saint-André – 44 km from the campsite, around 41 minutes by car.
Access: free parking
Specificity: protected area, Grand Site of Savoie, surrounded by 300 hectares of AOC vineyards.
Now you know: each Savoie lake is an invitation to travel. Stop searching for the perfect base camp! Our 4-star Les 3 Lacs campsite in Savoie welcomes you with comfortable accommodation. Check availability for your next holiday at the foot of the Alps and start planning your discovery of Savoie’s incredible lakes!