Easy-going walk: Château Thomas II

A contemplative walk, suitable for all-comers, that takes you on a discovery of the wetlands, the fauna and flora of the marshes as well as Château Thomas II, a former 13th century hunting lodge.

Description

From the Croix Verte parking lot or from the Bourget du Lac beach, take the footbridge over the Leysse to reach the protected site. This site is one of the natural and historic areas of France's largest natural lake: Lac du Bourget.
The walk ends with a magnificent view of the Aigrettes and its residents from the observatory. You'll be able to discover the environment and its remarkable wildlife species, living or passing through, on these shores of the lake.
Since spring 2016, part of the prize-winning exhibition from Terre Sauvage magazine's 2012 international photography and reporting competition, on the theme of the relationship between man and nature, has been on display along the promenade.

To avoid disturbing this exceptional ecosystem, please note that two-wheelers and dogs are not welcome.

Équipements

• Parking nearby
• Course

Environnements

• Waterside
• Lakeside or by stretch of water
• Lake view

Tarifs

Free of charge

Période d'ouverture

Throughout the year : open daily.

Tourisme adapté

• Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
• Even flooring with no obstacles
• Absence of protrusions > 2 cm

Localisation

Animaux

Animaux acceptés : Non

Thèmes

• Tips : Binoculars for hire at the Tourist Office.
  Le Bourget du Lac :
  - The lake and its port, its beach, the Saint Laurent church and its 10th-century crypt, the Priory and its garden, its many ovens, wash-houses and calvaries.
  The Mont du Chat television relay station and its viewpoint overlooking Lac du Bourget and the surrounding mountains.
  The Mont du Chat chapel:
  - Promenade confort Notre Dame de l'Etoile and its magnificent views over Lac du Bourget.
  Ontex :
  - its belvedere and Hautecombe Abbey.