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Mountain activities
The French mountains offer all the pleasures of water, from beautiful lakes to aquatic centres for well-being. Enjoy the warm water of the great alpine lakes, or go off the beaten path and discover the hidden gems. Pamper yourself in thermal baths and rediscover the benefits of water at new mountain aquatic centres.
Swimming in the great alpine lakes
The French mountains offer all the pleasures of water, from beautiful lakes to aquatic centres for well-being. Enjoy the warm water of the great alpine lakes, or go off the beaten path and discover the hidden gems. Pamper yourself in thermal baths and rediscover the benefits of water at new mountain aquatic centres.
Swimming in the great alpine lakes
Port du Bourget-du-Lac (Savoie), © A. ANTOINE
In the heart of summer, with water temperatures over 22° and a sultry ambiance, you could nearly believe yourself to be on the Mediterranean coast. But no, you are on the shores of a great alpine lake, such as Lake Bourget, at 246 metres of altitude, with the mountain landscape in the background.
Less than an hour from the top mountain tourist destinations, numerous lakes and swimming spots invite you to enjoy the benefits of nautical activities, far from the crowds at the seashore.
RECOMMENDED LINKS : Rediscover the great lakes on the Savoie-Mont-Blanc site and the weather at the beach available all summer long. The weather at the beaches of Sancy (FR), in the central massif, is also available online!
Delights for the eyes
Le Lac Blanc (Haute-Savoie), © RA Tourisme/S. Godin
Mirrors of the breathtaking landscape, mountain lakes are often the destination of a hike. Their shores are the ideal places for a refreshing break or a picnic. The thousands of lakes of the French mountains will leave lasting impressions in your memory. Springs, streams, waterfalls...in the mountains, water is all around.
Thermal baths and well-being
Relaxation and well-being, © P Lebeau
Summer tourism began in the mountains in the last century, drawing crowds to the thermal baths. This decadent experience has been updated to offer even greater benefits to the client, with more options than ever for relaxation and well-being. New centres open each year in the mountains to satisfy your desire for a restful and reinvigorating holiday.
RECOMMENDED LINK: discover the well-being portal of the Isère Valley
For more information: Lakes of the Northern Alps, Lakes of the Isère, Lake of Serre Ponçon (FR), Lakes of the Jura
