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A medieval crossroad city in the mountains, Chambery is a destination too often forgotten.

Although Chambery was once the capital of Savoy and an important point en route through the Alps, today, it is overlooked in favour of other alpine cities. But the town’s old centre and vaulted passageways are truly atmospheric (and uncrowded). Likewise, Chambery’s food and architecture is far from boring, boasting a distinct mix between French and Italian styles.

One of the town’s best features though, is its surrounding landscape. With the Chartreuse Mountains, France’s largest freshwater lake and ski slopes just in the distance, there’s plenty of reasons for a road trip.

If you have a Things to do from easyCar, Chambery could well be the perfect place to use as a base to explore the Alps. Located right at the heart of the Alps Chambery is within easy driving distance of Grenoble, Albertville, La Clusaz, Courcheval, Alpe d’huez, Chamonix and Val d’Isere. So, all you need to do is throw your skis or walking boots in the back of the car and off you go.

Chambery: Discover more

It isn’t just the Alps that Chambery is ideally suited for, if you have a hire car you are also perfectly situated in Chambery for visiting many beautiful lakes and natural parks. You could drive to Lac du Bourget or Lac d’Aiguebelette and you are within an hour’s drive of the Lac d’Annecy and two only hours’ drive to Lake Geneva. If you prefer dry land there are 3 parks nearby, Parc National de la Vanoise, Parc Naturel Régional de Chartreuse and Parc Naturel Régional du Massif des Bauges, what could be better?