Where to go out in Chambéry as a student? The best sporting, festive, cultural and tourist ideas around the INSEEC campus

Nestling between lakes, mountains and forests, Chambéry is a town on a human scale, offering students a privileged living environment. The INSEEC Chambéry campus, located at Savoie Technolac, just a few minutes from Lac du Bourget, enjoys a unique environment where nature, sport and innovation meet. In addition to professional training, students enjoy a dynamic and balanced daily life.

Here are the best ideas for sporting, festive, cultural and tourist outings to make the most of student life in Chambéry.

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Sport

Chambéry, a life-size playground for sports enthusiasts

Outdoor sporting activities all year round

Skiing and snowboarding: less than an hour’s drive away, ski resorts such as Le Revard, La Féclaz, Les Arcs and La Plagne welcome students in winter with attractive youth ski passes.
Hiking and trail walking: the Bauges and Chartreuse Massifs offer hundreds of kilometres of waymarked trails.
Mountain biking & cycling: Chambéry is a popular starting point for both amateur and experienced cyclists. The Col du Granier and the ascent to Mont Revard are not to be missed.
Water sports: on Lac du Bourget, the largest natural lake in France, you can sail, kayak, paddle, wakeboard or row.
Paragliding: for thrill-seekers, tandem flights are available from well-known sites such as Le Sire and the Col de l’Épine.

Sport and well-being activities :

Paddle, sail, row, wakeboard etc. on Lac du Bourget
GRILL AND CHILL Bateau barbecue : Address : 1041 Boulevard du lac 73370 Le Bourget du Lac
Pedalo AIX NAUTIC
Skiing less than 1 hour away (La Féclaz, Le Revard, Les Arcs…)
Thermal spas in Aix-les-Bains for relaxation & spa and the “la parenthèse” spa in Aix-les-Bains

Hiking :

Mont Revard, at an altitude of 1500m, has a rich history. Once accessible by cogwheel railway, then by cable car until 1969, it can now be reached by road.
The Grumeau lookout at Ontex,perched at 1158m, dominates Lac du Bourget. From here, overlooking Hautecombe, you can see the lake, the Bauges massif and La Chambotte.
Fromthe Chambotte lookout above Chindreux, you can see the villages of Chautagne, Hautecombe Abbey, the Savière Canal, Aix-les-Bains and the Chambéry Cluse.
The Dent du Chat can be reached on foot from the Col du Chat. Most of this pleasant walk takes place in woodland. Beware, however, of the steep gradient and the vertiginous final section of the route.
The Grande Mollière lookoutin Tresserve is one of the most accessible viewpoints. Situated on the first heights of the lake, it is equipped with transparent panels to help visitors spot the surrounding peaks.

Other ideas for activities on the website: savoie-mont-blanc.com

Nature at your fingertips: Lac du Bourget and the great outdoors

Just a few minutes from the INSEEC campus, Lac du Bourget, France’s largest natural lake, is a veritable natural playground:

Relax at thebeaches at Aix-les-Bains, Brison-Saint-Innocent or Bourdeau in summer.
Walking trails around the lake, with breathtaking views from the Chambotte lookout.
Water sports activities all year round: paddle, sail, row, wakeboard or even dive.
Quiet moments to revise, take a walk or meditate in a soothing setting.
Easy access from campus: by bike, on foot or by shuttle bus.

This proximity to nature is a major asset of the INSEEC Chambéry campus and contributes to the well-being of its students.

Nightlife

Where to go out in Chambéry after classes? Bars, pubs and student nights out

Student bars in Chambéry centre

My Beers Chambéry ( 5 minutes from Campus) Beer bar with friendly atmosphere, live concerts and sports broadcasts.
243 Rue Nicolas Parent, 73000 Chambéry – Site – My Beers Chambéry
Le Mojito Club (In the centre of Chambéry) Mojito specialist, Latino atmosphere and dance floor at weekends.
46 Rue Croix d’Or, 73000 Chambéry –
La Plage – Aix-les-Bains Festive bar/restaurant by the lake, with a lounge atmosphere by day and a club atmosphere by night. A must in summer!
51 Esplanade Jean Murguet, 73100 Aix-les-Bains – France
Twenty’s Pub: a not-to-be-missed Irish pub with cheap beers, darts and live matches.
Le Scarabée: festive atmosphere, DJ set, cocktails and themed evenings.
Le Zeppelin Café: ideal for a drink with friends in a cosy, alternative atmosphere.
La Maniguette: mountain wine bar with boards of Savoyard cheeses and local wines.
The bars of Carré Curial: a lively student area in the heart of Chambéry.

Evenings and clubs

The Opera in Chambéry
The VIP in Chambéry
Le Cube in Chambéry

Culture

Culture and things to do around Chambéry

A historic heritage on a human scale

Château des Ducs de Savoie: the historic heart of the town, open all year round.
Fountain of the Elephants: a local landmark, also known as the “Four Assless”.
Saint-François-de-Sales Cathedral: with one of the largest trompe-l’œil ensembles in Europe.

Museums and theatre

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Chambéry: from the Renaissance to the 20th century.
Espace Malraux: a varied cultural programme (dance, theatre, concerts, opera).

Events

Events and festivals not to be missed

Musilac Mont-Blanc Festival (in Aix-les-Bains): big names on the pop/rock scene by the lake.

Find out more about other festivals here!

Good living

Chambéry, a student town where life is good

1 in 6 students in the Chamber’s population
Town on a human scale, convenient transport and nature everywhere
Campus at the heart of Savoie Technolac, an innovative ecosystem

Studying atINSEEC Chambéry means combining academic excellence and quality of life on a campus where nature, sport and innovation come together. You can follow :

A BTS: for rapid entry into the professional world
Bachelor in Business: 3 years, with many opportunities for work placements and sandwich courses
Masters of Science: to specialise in marketing, finance, international business, etc.
100% work-linked training, with direct links to companies in the region