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Cycling and packrafting trip around Lake Bourget

Shipments to France
Lake Bourget
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3 days | 2 nights

For 3 days, we're offering you a mountain bike and Packraft expedition from Lake Annecy to Lake Bourget: a unique micro-adventure crossing magnificent landscapes by bike and navigating one of France's most beautiful natural lakes in an unusual way.

On the first night, you'll sleep in a bivouac in the heart of an authentic village, known as "La petite Venise savoyarde". On the second night, you'll spend the night in a bivouac on the water's edge, immersing yourself in nature.

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  • From 12 to 14 August 2023

    630€

    6 places available

    1 to confirm

  • From 1 to 3 September 2023

    630€

    8 seats available

    3 to confirm

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Your adventure day by day

Day 1

Hébergement : camping | Repas inclus : soir

We will meet at 9am in Annecy, where we will have a welcome coffee

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to get to know each other. Then it's time for the briefing on the itinerary we'll be following for the next 3 days!

First step: after collecting our bikes, Lucilien, your guide for the next 3 days, will show you how to attach the navigation equipment to the bike.

Then we head for the Fier for 40km of fun between forests, fields and small country roads.

Once we arrive in Fier, we'll have a picnic lunch before boarding our packrafts. Here, it will be the packraft that will carry your bike via a portage secured by straps. Once the bikes are strapped in, we can board the packrafts to sail to the village of Chanaz, where we'll spend the night in tents.

What to expect

  • Meeting between participants
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  • Discover the unusual Packraft mountain bike experience
  • Visit to the authentic village of Chanaz
  • A warm evening under a starry summer sky

Day 2

Accommodation : bivouac | Meals included : morning, noon, evening

 
Start of the day with a visit to a village

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known as the little Savoyard Venice, and has been awarded the "Petites cités de caractère" label.

We then set off again on our 2-wheelers for a few kilometres to the embarkation point. From there, we'll sail for 1 hour from the Savières canal to Lac de Bourget, nicknamed the largest natural lake in France.

We'll sail through this magnificent and still very wild setting to our bivouac spot:

We'll spend the 2nd night by the water on a bivouac spot in the middle of nowhere.

What to expect

  • Visit to a village nicknamed "Little Savoyard Venice".
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  • Navigation on the largest natural lake in France
  • Discover the Bourget lake in an unusual and exceptional way
  • Total disconnection with bivouac nights in the wilderness

Day 3

Meals included: morning, noon

We leave today for our final leg of the expedition.

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We start the day with around ten kilometres of packraft sailing, interspersed with a visit to the Royal Abbey of Hautecombe: a must-see in the region!

Ensuite, nous prendrons la pause pique-nique sur de petits criques inaccessibles à pied où nous serons seuls au monde.

After this moment of rejuvenation, we'll cycle along the lake for around fifteen kilometres towards the village of Aix-les-bains.

After a short visit of the old village, we will take the train back to Annecy.

What to expect

  • Swimming in creeks inaccessible by foot
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  • Visit to Hautecombe Royal Abbey
  • 3 days of disconnection in places isolated from civilisation

What level should you expect

Level 2
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Level 2

  • You are dynamic and like sports in general
  • You're not afraid of sailing in a packraft on the water
  • You can cycle an average of 30km for 3 days in a row.
  • Are you attracted by the unique experience of sleeping in a bivouac in the middle of nowhere?
  • You want to discover places in an unusual way to get away from the tourist areas

 

Never done packraft before? No problem, this is an introductory level, so we'll be able to introduce you to the gems of packraft on this expedition!

What the price includes

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Supervision by a guide

For 3 days, you'll be accompanied by Lucilien, a certified packraft guide, who will show you the hidden corners of the Annecy region.

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2 nights in bivouac

The first night you will sleep in a bivouac at the campsite in the authentic village of Chanaz. You will have access to the sanitary facilities and showers.

On the second night, you'll sleep by the water on a bivouac spot in the heart of nature.

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Full restoration

All meals are included from Saturday evening to Monday lunchtime.

The meals are local and aim for zero waste.

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The equipment

Packraft material: We provide you with all the equipment you need for the packraft (packraft, paddles, seat and safety gear).

Bicycle equipment: For the bike section, you can either take your own bike or hire one from us, complete with all the necessary repair equipment.

Bivouac equipment: We provide the tents (for 2 or 3 people) and all the equipment you need to cook.

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The shuttles and the return train

Each evening of the expedition, a shuttle will bring your personal belongings to the bivouac site: tent, mattress, sleeping bag, stove and other items.

The train ticket for the last day of the expedition between Aix-les-bains and Annecy is also included in the price of the expedition.

What is not included

  • Your personal consumption
  • Transport to the meeting point and from our point of separation
  • Anything not included in "What's Included".

 

The equipment

You will receive a complete list of the personal equipment you need to bring with you after you register. Here is an overview:

  • A backpack
  • A minimum of a 1.5L reusable bottle
  • Sports shoes with a good sole (they will be used for both activities, expect them to be wet)
  • Duvet and mattress
  • A complete dry and warm outfit for the evening
  • A headlamp

 

Your belongings will be transported by someone from the agency directly to your accommodation. You won't have to carry your belongings on the bikes during this micro-adventure.

How to get there

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Train

Take the train to Annecy from Bruxelles Midi. If you need help finding the right connections, contact us!

By car
Car

Annecy is 8h30 from Brussels by car. 15 days before the departure, we will create a whatsapp group to encourage carpooling between participants. It will also be possible for you to join a car!

The guides who will accompany you

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Antoine

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Lake Bourget

The area surrounding Lac de Bourget offers unspoilt nature and breathtaking scenery. Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, this crystal clear lake is surrounded by majestic mountains and lush forests. The nearby towns offer a rich culture and tasty cuisine, while outdoor activities abound, including mountain biking, packrafting and hiking.

Our answers to your questions

What equipment do I need?

Once your registration has been confirmed, we'll send you a full list of the equipment you'll need. Here's an overview:

  • A backpack (available for rent)
  • A minimum of a 1.5L reusable bottle
  • Sports shoes with a good sole (they will be used for both activities, expect them to be wet)
  • Duvet and mattress (available for rent)
  • A complete dry and warm outfit for the evening
  • A headlamp

The rest of the equipment is provided by us. Are you unsure about what to bring? Contact us! 

 

How do I know if I have the level for this adventure?

Are you capable of cycling 30km for 3 days in a row? Are you not afraid of sailing a packraft on the water? Would you like to sleep in a bivouac in the middle of nowhere?

Then you have the level required for this expedition!

Can I sleep alone in my tent?

Yes, of course. If you prefer to sleep alone in your tent, you can take a single tent with you.

Will we have access to showers and toilets?

The first night, you'll sleep in a campsite in the village of Chanaz. You'll have access to showers and toilets. However, from day 2 to day 3 of the expedition, we will no longer have access to sanitary facilities, as we will be sleeping out in the open on Sunday night.

How heavy is the backpack I will need to carry?

Your personal belongings will be transported on the 2 evenings by one of our partners directly to your accommodation. You will only have to carry the bare minimum on the bikes during this micro-adventure: water bottle, picnic, sun cream, cap, etc.

The weight of your backpack should therefore not be too heavy.

 

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