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Massif des Bauges
Airplane view of Dent d'Arclusaz and the Bauges massif in the background.
Information
Country	France
Region	French alps ​Rhône-Alpes
Massive	Alps
Area	900 km²
Rocks	Urgonian limestones
Age	Mesozoic
Maximum altitude	2 217 m (point of Arcalod)
Location
45 ° 40 ′ 37 ″ N 6 ° 10 ′ 4 ″ E
Touristic site
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the Bauges massif is a mountain range in the north of French alps, in Savoy and in Haute-Savoie, east of the France. It practically corresponds to the area of ​​the Bauges massif regional natural park.

Understand

• The Massif des Bauges, includes part of the Regional Natural Park located in the Alps, between the Savoy and the Haute-Savoie. From a distance it looks like an inaccessible fortress, but don't be fooled by appearances! Within it, the landscape is divided into villages nestled between meadows and forests.
• Far from the crowd, "in Bauges we are good!" , connoisseurs know, for others, the Internet is there before the big trip! See you all soon!
• 45.68726.13541 Tourist office of the heart of the Bauges The Châtelard,   33 4 79 54 84 28 (last update Dec. 2016)

To go

• The Bauges massif is close to the towns ofAnnecy, Aix les Bains, Chambery and Albertville.
• According to your fancy, six accesses allow you to enter it. And you will discover an island of unspoiled nature, which has tamed time and escaped the crowds.
• Its inhabitants, the Baujus, will share with you the love of their country.

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To see

The mountains are home to remarkable and varied flora and fauna, especially in the Bauges National Hunting and Wildlife Reserve which protects chamois, mouflons, marmots, grouse ... The landscapes of the Bauges Massif are a feast for the eyes.

• 45.6876.1511 Regional natural park of the Bauges massif  (last update Dec. 2016)
• 45.6870136.3043382 Abbey of Notre-Dame de Tamié (Coming from Albertville, you have to climb to the Col de Tamié and drive a few more kilometers to reach the abbey.) – Located near the Col de Tamié, the abbey founded in the 12th century only allows visitors to visit its church (after a walk among the pastures of the cows). On the other hand, there is a shop selling the cheese produced by the Trappist monks and many artisanal products, as well as a Catholic bookstore and an Artisans du Monde shop. (last update jul. 2018)

Do

On foot, on horseback, with a donkey, by bicycle, paraglider, ski, or snowshoes, the Bauges massif is a land of discovery for hikers of all levels.

• Over 100 walks and hikes around Annecy

Ski stations

• The Semnoz, Official Website of the Left Bank of Lake Annecy Tourist Office
• Savoy Grand Revard

• Les Aillons - Margeriaz

The closest ski resort to the station TGV from Chambéry! Two ski sites accessible with a single pass:

• the snow stadium of Margériaz, altitude 1400 / 1,900 meters

11 lifts and slopes very suitable for families and beginners

• the "historic" resort of Aillon le Jeune, 1000 / 1,600 meters

9 lifts, more random snowfall, but when the snow does the honor of being there, black slopes with uneven and impressive bumps and the joy of skiing in the fayards (beech forests).

tourist office website

Main peaks

The massif includes 14 peaks over 2,000 meters :

• the Arcalod, 2 217 m, highest point of the massif
• the Sambuy, 2 198 m
• the Pécloz, 2 197 m
• the Trélod, 2 181 m
• the Pointe de Chaurionde, 2 173 m
• the Mont d'Armenaz, 2 158 m
• the Pointe des Arces, 2 076 m
• the Mont de la Coche, 2 070 m
• the Dent de Cons, 2 064 m
• the Pointe des Arlicots, 2 060 m
• the Grand Colombier, 2 043 m
• the Dent d'Arclusaz, 2 040 m
• the Grand Parra, 2 012 m

Other remarkable peaks:

• the Revard, overlooks Aix-les-Bains
• the Nivolet, dominates Chambéry
• the Semnoz, dominates Annecy

Escalation

There are many sites in the Bauges:

• Col de la Doria, on the cliffs of Nivolet
• Col des Prés, in the town of Thoiry
• Saint-Alban, very close to Chambéry

Snowshoes

A popular and easy snowshoe hike is the ascent of the Pointe de la Galoppaz from the Col des Prés. Allow a short day of walking.

Caving, canyoning

The Bauges massif conceals many underground cavities. There are three main sectors:

• the Margériaz
• the Revard sector
• the wood of Pré Poulain

The Margériaz sector is renowned for the length and difficulty of its meanders, making cavities particularly difficult to explore.

Some small canyons:

• The Devil's Bridge
• The Ternèze

The most famous and the most interesting is the Devil's Bridge, a very narrow and deep gorge but also very short. However, its visit requires specific equipment and a good knowledge of the activity.

An introduction to caving or canyoning is possible in collaboration with the teams of Vertical-adventure or from Spel & Water

To buy

Eat

• The "Tome des Bauges", AOC, a treat for the palate.

Have a drink / Go out

Housing

Around

• Aix les Bains
• Albertville
• Annecy
• Chambery