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Lescheraines

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Lescheraines - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Savoie
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Lescheraines is a village of Savoie, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, 25 km east of Aix-les-Bains and 30 km south of Annecy.

The territory of 8.1 km² belongs to the Bauges massif, in the French pre-Alps, which covers part of the two Savoyard departments.

Crossed by the Cheran, 579 m above sea level, the town culminates at 1305 m at the Châtelard.

Benefiting from a favorable strategic situation, at the junction of several valleys, Lescheraines formed of a village and several hamlets belongs under the Old regime to seigneuries who build strong houses to control the roads and ensure the commercial development of the city.

Agricultural activity based on dairy farming and cheese production is now complemented by wood crafts and tourism.

A recreational base has been set up on the edge of a lake adjacent to the river and the proximity of the surrounding peaks as the green environment of the town delight hikers. At the heart of the Bauges Regional Nature Park and close to famous resorts and cities, Lescheraines (nearly 800 inhabitants) is worth a detour and is even a pleasant place to stay.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLescheraines
Postcode73340
Latitude45.7084870 (N 45° 42’ 31”)
Longitude6.1054449 (E 6° 6’ 20”)
AltitudeFrom 578m to 1305m
Surface area8.17 km²
Population807 inhabitants
Density98 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureChambéry (30 km, 36 min)
Insee code73146
IntercommunalityCA du Grand Chambéry
DepartmentSavoie
TerritoryAlps
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Arith3.2 km (6 min)
La Motte-en-Bauges3.7 km (6 min)
Le Noyer5.5 km (7 min)
Le Châtelard5.9 km (9 min)
Saint-François-de-Sales5.9 km (9 min)
Bellecombe-en-Bauges6.9 km (11 min)
Allèves7.1 km (10 min)
La Compôte9.7 km (15 min)
Aillon-le-Vieux9.8 km (16 min)
Leschaux10.1 km (14 min)
École11 km (15 min)
Aillon-le-Jeune11.2 km (14 min)
La Chapelle-Saint-Maurice11.8 km (17 min)
Cusy12 km (16 min)

Things to see and do

Heritage and local culture, a walk in the charming village houses Savoyard style must include the visit of the Church of St. Maurice, rebuilt in 1850 in a neo-Gothic style.

A stopover can be considered at the Maison des Artisans, to discover in one place the know-how of various specialists in various fields: painting on wood, collage of napkins, pottery, soaps, wooden objects and local products (wines, jams, herbal teas, liqueurs, honey...). Open every day, information on +33 4 79 63 80 08. Then, a guided tour of the fruit (cheese making factory of the Bauges) can satisfy the curiosity and the appetite of young and old. Information on +33 4 79 63 30 37.

It is then time to enjoy the activities offered at the leisure center.

On the lake side, swimming is supervised every day from July 1st to August 31st from 1pm to 7pm. Free access except for the toboggan (5 euros for half a day). A paddling pool has been developed for the little ones. Information on +33 4 79 63 83 29.

Note that on part of the water, you can navigate... pedalo. Information on +33 4 79 63 80 00.

Beach side, besides the idleness, one can have tennis courts (to book +33 4 79 63 30 31), play areas for children, a multi-sports ground, a volleyball court, a sports course and a bowling alley.

Also note that a walking trail accessible to people with reduced mobility has been built around the lake.

As for the fishermen, they can practice their favorite hobby on a part of the body of water and in the course of the river. Contact +33 4 79 85 89 36 to know the adapted sites and the regulations to respect.

The town, its stream, its lake and its agricultural and wooded areas which dominate it can give rise to many pedestrian excursions. Some circuits, however, have difficulties related to relief and others include longer incursions into the Bauges. Brochures and documentation on +33 4 79 54 84 28.

Finally, for those who prefer a horse riding, join the equestrian center of Lescheraines +33 4 79 63 33 45.

Events and festivities

Photos

Leisure base Lescheraines (© D. Boccon Ondoure)
Leisure base Lescheraines (© D. Boccon Ondoure)
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Base Recreation Lescheraines (© D. Boccon Ondoure)
Base Recreation Lescheraines (© D. Boccon Ondoure)
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From the capital of Lescheraines (© C. Haas)
From the capital of Lescheraines (© C. Haas)
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Horse riding along the Cheran (© Lambert)
Horse riding along the Cheran (© Lambert)
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Accrobranche (© D. Boccon Ondoure)
Accrobranche (© D. Boccon Ondoure)
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 5°C - Max. 13°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 15°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 14°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Paragliding above Lake Annecy
Sports sensations90 € to 250 € Doussard (11.6 km)
Paragliding above Lake Annecy
Sports sensations85 € to 150 € Doussard (12.2 km)
Maiden paraglider flight in Annecy
Sports sensations85 € to 190 € Doussard (12.6 km)
Canorafting on the Chéran river
Sports sensations72 € Alby-sur-Chéran (13.9 km)
Paragliding baptism on the Bauges massif
Sports sensations80 € to 150 € Aix-les-Bains (15.4 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Mountain Coal
HikeIntermediate6:00Lathuile (9 km)
Taillefer Duingt loop
HikeIntermediate3:30Lathuile (11.1 km)
The Arc Pass
HikeIntermediate5:00Pussy (31 km)
Arc Pass
HikeAthletic5:30La Léchère (31 km)
The Pissus
HikeEasy3:00La Léchère (32 km)

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