Créé par Emilie, le 20 juin 2026
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Top 5 Best Activities in Chambéry
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As soon as you arrive, you'll notice how good it feels to live in Chambéry. The air is mild, the atmosphere is calm and family-friendly, and the mountainous horizon promises a change of scenery. You'll stroll through the downtown streets looking for the most famous buildings and especially the famous Fountain of the Elephants. You'll enjoy the best specialties at the Halles Market and have long conversations with passers-by over a waffle.
Then, it will be time to venture out of the heart of Chambéry to discover the city in a whole new light. It's hard to resist any longer the call of the mountainous relief, between azure skies and Alpine peaks, which has been beckoning you since your arrival...
More than an elegant city, Chambéry also boasts incredibly rich surrounding nature that deserves your full attention! However, one question persists: aside from hiking, what are the best activities to do in Chambéry and its surroundings?
Fortunately, outdoor activities in Savoy nature are plentiful. You'll have more than one opportunity to infiltrate crevasses, climb heights, and reach the best viewpoints around Chambéry.
What to do in Chambéry? 5 activity ideas
Chambéry gastronomy might give you some ideas for outdoor activities near the city... Remember the 100% natural and local foods that made up your plate: between the different species of plump mushrooms and thousands of blueberries, you'll have plenty to improvise a harvest! Gather young and old: arm yourselves with a basket or an old cloth bag before going for a walk. Depending on the season, you won't take long to fill it with delicious finds!
1. Starting the Savoy wine route
Category: €€€ / Gastronomic / Cultural
Description: Do you love good wine? Set off to discover the Savoy vineyards. This unique escapade rich in wine culture will take you into the fascinating world of mountain wines. Let yourself be told the stories and amazing anecdotes surrounding the vineyards of the Combe de Savoie. The tour will take you to meet proud winemakers who will make it a point of honor to share their knowledge with you!
2. Cooling off with stand-up paddle on Lake Aiguebelette
Category: €€ / Sports
Description: Located about twenty minutes by car from Chambéry, Lake Aiguebelette is an ideal destination to cool off. Whether you're with family or friends, stand-up paddle is the perfect balance between sport and relaxation. Lulled by the relaxing sound of water, you'll take a big breath of nature while sharing great moments of complicity. Watch out for diving for those who lose their balance! Stand-up paddle is a safe and accessible discipline for everyone, which will introduce you to Savoy's green nature while respecting the environment. Let's go for the ride: to your boards, ready, paddle!
3. Pushing your limits canyoning in the Chailles Caves
Category: €€ / Sports
Description: Close to Chambéry, in the intimacy of the majestic Chailles Caves, a fabulous experience awaits you. From age 8, come discover your passion for canyoning! In the Chartreuse massif, this breathtaking and thrilling sport will allow you to descend a watercourse on foot and by swimming. Nature is well made, it has naturally erected obstacles in your path. In the form of waterfalls or slides, through such an impressive environment, sensations are guaranteed.
4. Traveling through time to pull off the heist of the century
Category: €€ / Unusual
Description: As a duo or up to 8 people, prepare to live an experience out of time... In this incredible escape game, you and your loved ones will be transported to the roaring twenties! Step into the boots of professional thieves to succeed in your mission: steal the world's largest emerald in less than an hour, before it's stolen by the London mafia. Will your team be up to the task to come out richer than ever?
5. Infiltrating the superb Ternèze canyon
Category: €€ / Unusual / Thrills
Description: Back in Chambéry with the best canyoning introduction there is! Supervised by instructors, descend the course of the Ternèze canyon. This canyon is one of the most accessible and fun in the region. The most intrepid will have the opportunity to make jumps, up to 6 m. The more cautious will prefer natural slides, followed by a rappel descent and long moments of wonder facing nature. Because Ternèze is above all an enchanting and multifaceted canyon. To be discovered several times if you wish.