The Chanaz Canal: Navigate between Nature and History

The Canal de Savières, an experience for every visitor

The Chanaz Canal attracts a wide variety of visitors. Whether it's families in search of adventure, seniors looking for peace and quiet or simply nature lovers, everyone finds what they need here.

What's more, as a stopover on the Route de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle, the Chanaz Canal offers a spiritual and cultural dimension that will enrich your journey with meaning and history.

History of the Chanaz Canal

The Chanaz Canal attracts a wide variety of visitors. Whether it's families in search of adventure, seniors looking for peace and quiet or simply nature lovers, everyone finds what they need here.

What's more, as a stopover on the Route de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle, the Chanaz Canal offers a spiritual and cultural dimension that will enrich your journey with meaning and history.

The history of the Chanaz canal dates back to the 19th century, when it was built to link the Rhône and Lac du Bourget for the transport of goods. The 4.5 km-long canal flows into the Rhône after crossing Chanaz.

Today, the Chanaz canal remains a historical landmark and a major tourist attraction in Chanaz.

Nature at Chanaz

The landscapes surrounding the Chanaz canal will delight all nature lovers. Indeed, with the mountains of the Col de l'Épine, forests and fields, this region offers a relaxing setting for all visitors.

Labelled "Petite cité de caractère", the local flora and fauna along the Chanaz canal are abundant.

Along this village, nicknamed "Le petit Venise Savoyard", you'll find many species of birds, ducks and swans strolling on the water, as well as a large number of aquatic animals.

 

Walking and cycling along the river banks

Hiking trails and bike paths line the banks of the Canal.
Whether small, medium or large, there are a multitude of routes to choose from:
The Chanaz to Pomey loop, about 8km long
The 4km Pierre Noire to Chanaz circuit
etc.

The https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-chanaz.html website offers all the hiking possibilities for your stay in Chanaz.

If you're an experienced cyclist not afraid of a challenge, Chanaz is home to one of the stages of the Tour de France: the Col du Grand Colombier.

Let yourself be carried away by the region's magnificent scenery or by the sporting challenges at Chanaz.

On foot or by bike

Practical tips for visiting the Chanaz canal

Best time to visit

Choose spring or summer to make the most of your visit to the Chanaz canal. With ideal weather conditions, let yourself be charmed by the green landscapes and warm atmosphere of our village of Chanaz.

Accommodation and catering information

The most important step in a successful stay is to find comfortable accommodation so that you can rest well and discover all the secrets of Chanaz.

The 3-star Shana Hôtel offers several types of rooms and apartments for visitors to Chanaz, as well as an outdoor swimming pool for relaxing after a long day of exploring.

Our teams will be delighted to welcome you and advise you.

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