Le Châtelard

Le Châtelard

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

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Le Châtelard is the capital of the canton of the same name.

In the heart of the Bauges (Savoie, Regional Natural Park), the Châtelard is a mountain village of 649 inhabitants. Its old town is visible from a distance, perched on an ice bolt that serves as border between the "front Bauges" (east) and "Bauges behind" (west).

The village's history is closely linked to its status as capital of Canton, the country's agricultural tradition and small local businesses.

The local specialty is of course the cheese including the Tome Bauges (AOC). Many other specialties are also present in the solid chocolates, organic breads and pastries, aromatic and medicinal plants bio ...

• Discovery of the old village and the church (gazebo).
• The great body of water Châtelard.
• Easy Walks: the path trees, the waterfall of Pissieu, the hamlet of Garin (gazebo).
• Le Châtelard and the surrounding mountains are a paradise for hiking, horseback riding ... and snowshoeing in winter.
• Bureau mountain in the old town offers hiking, canyoning, climbing, ski touring, equipment rental.
• Tourist Heart Bauges - reception and information in the old village. Open all year. October 1 to April 30, open Monday to Friday (except holidays) from 9 to 12 and from 14h to 17h. From May 1 to September 30, open Monday to Saturday (including holidays) from 9 to 12 and from 14h to 18h (15h to 19h in July and August).

Classical Music Festival Music and Nature: every year in July and August, in the Regional Natural Park of the Bauges.

• Ski downhill and back to 20 minutes drive: Aillons Margeriaz and Savoie Grand Revard.
• Leisure Lescheraines 5 minutes away.
• Walk across the massif, including the national reserve of hunting and wildlife Bauges. Step on the GR 96 across the Bauges Annecy to Chambery.
• Descent of the Devil's Bridge Canyon - Via ferrata.
• Day of creation to sauce the third Saturday in July.

The water of Châtelard (Photo credit: C. Haas)		Le Châtelard in the mist (Credit: Ms. Devaut)
Le Châtelard (Photo credit: Dominique Boccon Dour)		The old town of Châtelard (Photo credit: Christine Haas)
Attilly, hamlet Châtelard (Photo credit: Christine Haas)		Le Villaret, a hamlet of Châtelard (Photo credit: Christine Haas)
The cascade Pissieu (Photo credit: Christine Bertone)		Bauges (Photo credit: Christine Bertone)
Bauges (Photo credit: Christine Bertone)		Ski resort Aillons 20 minutes from Châtelard (Credit: OT)
Cross Country Skiing in Savoie Grand Revard (Credit: Solignac)

Thursday 23 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 10°C

Friday 24 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 13°C

Saturday 25 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 13°C

Auberge Les Clarines hotel restaurant Le Châtelard Catherine and Matthew welcome you to an inn in the countryside, charming rooms fully renovated with taste local cuisine, friendly hospitality. You'll feel right at home... Located in Le Châtelard From 20 € to 30 € per person

Arcalod Doussard Lake of Annecy hotel with swimming pool and elevator, wireless internet, flat screen tv, large garden, free car park, free bikes and free activities, bike path. Located 12.5 km from Le Châtelard From 20 € to 30 € per person

Aux Jardins des Délices Talloires Delicious mixture of fine dinning, the light summer cuisine for the lunch on the terrace and the surprising drinks taken in the bar or in the lounge bar, always accompanied with an... Located 18.4 km from Le Châtelard From 40 € to 100 € per person

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Maholyne Savoie     9.6 Jarsy Spend your holiday in the mountains Jarsy in Bauges! In search of healing, disorientation, unusual holiday? Maholyne is the concept of good living! The themed rooms atypical, bring... Located 4.7 km from Le Châtelard From 80 € to 90 € the double room

Trois chambres dhôtes     9.6 Saint-Eustache The house : Authentic wooden Alps chalet from the 18th century, entirely renovated, situated at 800 m high in the Beauges natural parc (protected area). The chalet is situated just... Located 11.8 km from Le Châtelard 55 € the double room

La jument verte chambres d'hôtes     10 Aix-les-Bains Old farm completely renovated stands on the top of Aix les Bains and Lake sing, in the natural park of massive bauges at the foot of Mount revard station and the large saoe revard.... Located 14.4 km from Le Châtelard From 65 € to 115 € the double room

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Cabane perchée Le Châtelard Treat yourself to a stay in a cabin perched on an old oak. Like the site that hosts the cabin (fully insulated with double glazing and heating) offers exceptional comfort on 30m². Inside,... Located in Le Châtelard 525 € per week

Gites le Moulin 'Rochette'   9.2 La Compôte Mill Cottage, old barn, an apartment of 90 m² garden with terrace, an inviting ambience Savoyard furniture, 2 bathrooms. Access for the disabled. Rank clévacances 3 keys. Open year-round... Located 1.7 km from Le Châtelard From 650 € to 1050 € per week

Gites le Moulin 'Lanchette'   9.6 La Compôte Close to the station Aillons Margeriaz. Cottage comfortable apartments of 90 sqm with 3 bedrooms, up to 11 people, fireplace with wood provided. A terrace for the summer with garden... Located 1.7 km from Le Châtelard From 650 € to 1050 € per week

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Les Cyclamens   Le Châtelard The campground, popular for its family atmosphere extends to a flat grassy field in a beautiful green park. Quiet and shady, it is ideal for complete rest. The spacious sites are bounded... Located in Le Châtelard

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Auberge La Margeriaz     8.1 Leschaux La Margeriaz is set within a 19th-century building in the heart of the Bauges National Park. It offers peaceful accommodation with mountain views and a restaurant. The guest rooms... Located 9.5 km from Le Châtelard Room from 56 €

Résidence Le Birdie      7.8 Giez Located in the medieval village of Giez, this Savoyard-style residence is set opposite Lake Annecy Golf Club. It features a tennis court in the garden, 2 swimming pools and a sauna.... Located 11.4 km from Le Châtelard Room from 18 €

Madame Vacances Les Chalets Du Berger     7 Les Déserts Madame Vacances Les Chalets Du Berger is located in the heart of La Féclaz, just 100 metres from the ski slopes and the tourist information centre. It offers free outdoor parking and... Located 12.5 km from Le Châtelard Room from 21 €

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