This three-day bikeraft micro-adventure allows you to connect the two largest natural lakes in France. From Lake Annecy to Lake Bourget, you’ll embark on three days of exploration, between nature and adventure. A varied trip, with beautiful campsites, that allows you to navigate on rivers, and lakes.
This adventure is the perfect opportunity to stop and visit Chanaz, the “Petite Venise Savoyarde“, which is labeled as one of the “Petites Cités de Caractère.”
A perfect adventure to combine sports with ease, all while adding a bit of culture!
Highlights of this bikeraft adventure:
A soft mobility adventure, combining navigation and biking for a return by train.
A varied adventure: navigating on a river, a river, a canal, and a lake.
Visit the Little Venice of Savoie, labeled 'Petites Cités de Caractère'
Descent guided by a state-certified guide with extensive knowledge of the region
New, high-quality equipment
What is Level 2 / Dynamic?
Level 2 / Dynamic: I venture off the beaten path
You have energy and enjoy sports in general.
You are capable of enduring 5 to 6 hours of physical activity per day.
You are eager to visit unique places, far from typical tourist spots and clichés, all within an extraordinary natural setting.
The idea of embarking on an outdoor adventure while maintaining a certain level of comfort appeals to you? Choose Level 2.
What is Level 1 / Initiation?
Level 1 / Initiation: I am discovering a new activity
No specific preparation or physical condition is required for this level, as long as you feel comfortable.
Want to discover packrafting and familiarize yourself with this innovative activity, all in a natural and relaxing environment without overexerting yourself? Choose Level 1.
It depends on the type of adventure. The minimum age for this adventure is 14 years old. Please note that regardless of age, the participant must know how to swim and must meet the required physical and/or technical level.
4 to 8 people
This adventure is often guided by Tristan.
If you are unable to participate in the trip for which you are registered, the following conditions apply based on the cancellation date:
It is also possible to change the participant's name without any additional cost at any time, as long as the new participant meets all the physical and technical prerequisites of the trip.
Note: Gift vouchers are not nominative. They can be used by the person of your choice, provided they also meet all the necessary physical and technical prerequisites for the trip.
If Blue Secret has to cancel a trip for various reasons (such as lack of participants, unfavorable weather conditions, or inadequate water levels), you have three options:
Note: Gift vouchers are not nominative. They can be used by the person of your choice, provided they also meet all the necessary physical and technical prerequisites for the trip.
It should be noted that the modification of the participant’s identity can be done at any time without any additional cost, but only if the new participant also meets all the physical and technical prerequisites of the adventure.
*Gift vouchers are not nominative. The person of your choice can therefore use them, but only if that participant also meets all the physical and technical prerequisites of the adventure.
To discover the region, feel free to check the tourist office website; it's a great source of information.
If you want to come by public transport, the departure is from Annecy train station. You can therefore come by train or bus.
Discover some images from our packraft and bike adventure between the cities of Annecy and Aix-les-Bains.
Day 1:
Meet at 11:00 AM at Annecy train station. We will have a welcome coffee, a chance to get to know each other and go over the detailed itinerary.
We will pick up our (muscle-powered) bikes to start our adventure. After securing our navigation equipment on the bikes, we will ride 40 kilometers through fields, forests, and quiet country roads to reach the Fier Gorge. After a picnic, we will inflate our packrafts, strap the bikes onto them, and head toward the small village of Chanaz. We will navigate briefly on the Fier river and then into the wild arms of the Rhône, a largely canalized but still powerful part of the river.
We will spend the night camping in the village of Chanaz.
Day 2:
We start the day with a visit to the village, known as the “Little Venice of Savoie,” which is labeled as a “Petites Cités de Caractère.” We then hop on our bikes for a few kilometers to the embarkation point in the middle of the Savières canal. After an hour of paddling, we will arrive at the largest natural lake in France, Lake Bourget. The arrival into this magnificent lake, surrounded by reeds, is absolutely stunning. We will pass through the reed beds and continue navigating along the wild coast to our bivouac spot. A second night in nature by the water, the perfect escape.
Day 3:
After breaking camp, we head out for our final stretch by packraft, heading toward the end of the lake. The 10 kilometers of navigation are interrupted by a visit to the Royal Abbey of Hautecombe, a place rich in history. We stop at small, inaccessible coves for a lunch break, the perfect opportunity for a peaceful swim.
After passing the wild coastline, we continue with a 15 km bike ride along the lake to Aix-les-Bains train station. After a brief bike tour of this charming town, we take the train back to Annecy.
The loop is completed.
End of the adventure.
Yes, it is of course possible to privatize an adventure. The price will be at least equivalent to the participation of 6 people. For a tailor-made adventure, feel free to call our team, they will be happy to advise you.
Yes. Most of our guides speak English. Some also speak Spanish. All English speakers, or those who speak English well enough to understand safety instructions, are welcome in our adventures.
We have both single and double packrafts available. However, the choice of packraft type depends on the adventure and the available stock. For specific requests, feel free to contact us.
Level 1: I am "The Beginner!"
I have never touched a paddle.
Level 2: I am "The Intermediate!"
I know how to go straight, turn, stop, and generally control my kayak or packraft. I have already navigated on a Class 2 river (light current, waves).
Level 3: I am "The Advanced!"
I navigate with ease in Class 2/3 waters. I fully control my craft in this river class. I can help set up collective safety for a technical section.
Level 4: I am "The Expert!"
I navigate in Class 3/4 waters. I can eskimo roll, read a river, and set up safety for a technical section.
Knowing how to swim is an absolutely mandatory prerequisite.
Yes, the shoes will go in the water. It is important to note that for safety reasons, shoes are mandatory during all our adventures.
A pair of sneakers with soles, such as sports shoes, is required.
The group size varies depending on the adventure. However, in general, groups range from 4 to 8 people. For safety reasons, some adventures are limited to 6 people. You will find a 'group size' section on each adventure page. Feel free to check it out
Safety is our priority! Even if the weather is not ideal (rain, wind, clouds, etc.), the adventure will proceed as long as the participants' safety is not at risk. If the weather conditions are problematic along the route, the guide may implement an alternative itinerary to avoid endangering the group.
If no alternative route can be set up, the adventure will be canceled.
