Surroundings
Surrounding Hautecombe Abbey, the west shore of Lake Bourget, at the foot of the Alps, is full of sites to discover !
The Community of communes where the abbey is found, the Chautagne, consists of eight villages with a strong Savoyard identity.
This Savoyard land became French in 1860 and it keeps many testimonies of a rich past.
For amateurs of heritage, some villages have prestigious sites, and others, more discrete stones ...
A beautiful panoramic viewpoint an hour’s walk away
The village of Ontex, a 30- minute walk from the lookout
The Church of St Pierre de Curtille
The charming village of Chanaz
You can also practice many sports such as mountain biking, paragliding , mountain climbing, horseback riding ...
With a landscape of lake and mountains,
the region has many hiking and walking trails.
Discover the largest natural lake in France:
it is possible to practice aquatic activities such as sailing, diving, fishing, just bathing or enjoy a croisière romantic cruise on a boat !
Aix les Bains, Chambéry or Le Bourget du Lac
are nearby towns that offer numerous activities!
For a virtual aerial visit of the Lake Bourget, click here,
slide show produced by ARRÊTS SUR IMAGES, Aix les Bains
EVENTS
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Summer Sessions for 18-30 years old people
5th - 12th August 2012
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European Heritage Days
15th and 16th of september, 2012
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Reception in the abbey : +33 4 79 54 26 12 - Fax : +33 4 79 54 29 94
E-mail : accueil.hautecombe-at-laposte.net
Visits, shop :
+33 4 79 54 58 80 - Fax. +33 4 79 54 29 94
E-mail : librairie.hautecombe-at-wanadoo.fr
Abbaye d’Hautecombe - 73310 SAINT-PIERRE-DE-CURTILLE
Website : www.hautecombe.org
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