View of Lake Bourget – Fairies' Cave loop from Saint-Germain-la-Chambotte

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View of Lake Bourget – Fairies' Cave loop from Saint-Germain-la-Chambotte

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View of Lake Bourget – Fairies' Cave loop from Saint-Germain-la-Chambotte

04:44

13.4km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.77 km for 32 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.30 km

View of Lake Bourget

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Here, you can enjoy a beautiful panorama of Lake Bourget and the peaks that surround it.

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6.74 km

In a limestone slope east of Grésine Bay is the cave "Grotte des fées", accessible by rough stairs carved into the rock. The cave widens into six rooms with a total length of 31 meters. Don't forget your flashlight!

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8.50 km

Old Cross of Meyrieu

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Old (wood) cross on the Meyrieu

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8.64 km

New Meyrieu Cross

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The new Meyrieux cross offers a great view, but the cross itself is quite ugly if compared to the old wooden cross located a little lower.

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8.64 km

Belvédères Trail – Views of Lake Bourget

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Narrow path along a steep rocky cliff with many magnificent views.

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9.46 km

View of Lake Bourget

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One of the many magnificent viewpoints on the "Sentier des Belvédères".

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12.4 km

Magnificent view

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There are many wonderful vantage points on the way over the cliffs, but this one offers an almost uninterrupted view of the lake and enough space with several hikers to rest briefly on the rocks.

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12.4 km

Aussichtspunkt

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13.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.41 km

5.59 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.62 km

2.52 km

2.12 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

Weather

Thursday 29 October

11°C

6°C

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

March 21, 2024,Grotte des fées, Croix de Meyrieu et belvédère de la Chambotte ( Brison les Oliviers)

Small route error at the end of the route (did not find the path and scree) return to the parking lot on a balcony path along the lake

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August 24, 2024,Aix Le Bains Belvédère de la Chambotte et La croix de Meyrieux

Very nice hike without much difficulty. The last climb is very steep but quite short.
Well shaded it is ideal in hot weather.
Many viewpoints on the lake.

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