Weekend stay – Chanaz 

Between lakes and mountains

From May 15th to 18th, 2025

Advanced beginner

Mixed

12 places available

Star-shaped

How about spending a weekend between lakes and mountains in the little Savoyard Venice? Bike & Trip offers a 4 days and 3 nights road bike trip in this village of character located on the banks of the Savière canal. Discover this land of cycling on which has passed more than once the most famous cycling race in the world. We embellished this cycling trip with some cultural and local treasures including the visit of the cellars of Chautagne, boat ride on the canal of Savière and a passage by the abbey of Hautecombe.

Highlights of the trip :


  • Stay in the small Savoyard venice, on a territory rich in cycling culture
  • The discovery of the largest natural lake in France, Le Bourget and the beautiful small lake of Aiguebelette
  • Local guide
  • Support vehicle for transport of luggage for the day, refuelling and mechanical assistance.
  • Accommodation in a 3* hotel with a cosy, soothing and modern atmosphere with swimming pool


Level

Beginner level for this trip. Between 70 and 90 km per day and between 1000 and 1500 m of elevation gain. This trip is accessible to all.


Highlights of the trip :

  • Stay in the small Savoyard venice, on a territory rich in cycling culture
  • The discovery of the largest natural lake in France, Le Bourget and the beautiful small lake of Aiguebelette
  • Local guide
  • Support vehicle for transport of luggage for the day, refuelling and mechanical assistance.
  • Accommodation in a 3* hotel with a cosy, soothing and modern atmosphere with swimming pool

Level

Intermediate level for this trip. Between 70 and 90 km per day and between 1000 and 1200 m of elevation gain. This trip is accessible to all.


Schedule

Previsional program, subject to change according to weather conditions, events beyond our control or for safety reasons.

Thursday, May 15th

Arrival in Chanaz

Around the Lavours swamps

31 km d+220 m

Briefing and bike check

Group cohesion ride around Lavours swamps

Installation in rooms

Boat ride on the canal of Savière for 1h15.

Friday, May 16th

Bourget lake tour

70 km d+1200 m

Belvédère de la Chambotte - Col du Chat -

Belvédère d’Ontex –Hautecombe abbey.

Visit of the cellar of Chautagne with tasting

Saturday, May 17th

Gorges du Fier

90 km d+1000 m

Gorges du Fier - Clermont castle - Léman cycling path -Seyssel

Soirée with local specialties

Sunday, May 18th

Around the Grand Colombier


70 km d+ 1150m

Ride around the Grand Colombier

Departure & Check-out - End of trip around 5 pm


Full board:

  • Breakfast as a buffet
  • Lunch as picnic
  • Dinner (starter/main course/dessert)


Refueling : during cycling


Accommodation :

You will stay in a 3* hotel in Chanaz between the Rhône and Lake Bourget. Its cozy, soothing and modern atmosphere offers passing guests, a place where life is good.

You will stay in a luxury double room with bathroom and toilet.


Available places

Number of places available: 12

Guaranteed departure with minimum 6 participants

Payment terms: A deposit of 30% is required at the reservation to validate. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 1 month before the start of the stay. Payment must be made by bank transfer.


Refund policy: The reservation of the stay is validated by the payment of the deposit, not refundable. The deposit will be refunded only in case of stay cancellation by Bike&Trip. For more details about our refund policy, please refer to our GTC.


Cancellation insurance, assistance and repatriation: We recommend you to subscribe a cancellation insurance, assistance, repatriation for the purchase of a stay. Bike&Trip offers you in stays options to subscribe to the formula AVA Tourist Card proposed by AVA Assurances. For the general conditions of the insurance contract, click here. Bike&Trip only serves as an intermediary between you and the insurance company. You can also take out cancellation, assistance and repatriation insurance of your choice.


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