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Family's Camping Le Savoy
Challes les Eaux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map
3.9At a glance
Family's Camping Le Savoy is a welcoming 4-star family campsite in the thermal town of Challes-les-Eaux, at the gates of Chambéry in Savoie. Set beneath the Bauges and Chartreuse mountains, it suits families, couples and cyclists, with France's largest natural lake, Lac du Bourget, just 17 km away.
- Number of stars
- 4 stars
- Opening period
- Early April to late October
- Distance to Chambéry
- 7 km
- Distance to Lake Bourget
- 17 km
- Distance to Lac Saint-André
- 9 km
- Shops within walking distance
- 5 minutes
- Languages at reception
- French, English, Spanish
- Driving distance from Utrecht
- 1.006 km
- France's Largest Natural Lake Nearby
- Beneath Bauges and Chartreuse Peaks
- Chambéry Just 7 Km Away
Want a French campsite where the mountains are the star and a lively town is on your doorstep? Family's Camping Le Savoy, a 4-star campsite run by hosts Cyprien and Clara, sits in the thermal town of Challes-les-Eaux, at the gates of Chambéry and the foot of the Bauges and Chartreuse massifs. Their team is trained in outdoor hospitality, and the warm welcome shows.
Where will you sleep? Choose air-conditioned chalets, mobile homes with one to three bedrooms, unusual accommodation for a holiday with a twist, or spacious marked pitches for tents, caravans and campers, with an optional private sanitary cabin. Open from early April to late September, it suits families with young children, couples and active cyclists.
And what will the children do? Plenty. There is a large outdoor playground, a mini club in July and August, daily animations in high summer and weekend fun from May to September. A lounge with big screen, billiards, table football and pinball covers rainy afternoons, while parents relax on the snack bar terrace over burgers, pizzas or a mussels-and-chips evening.
Beyond the gate, Challes-les-Eaux does the legwork: bakeries, a butcher, a pharmacy and a Vival shop are five minutes on foot, the Friday morning market fills the centre, and the town has mini-golf and a cinema. Lac Saint-André is 9 km away and Lac du Bourget, France's largest natural lake, 17 km. Hire a bike on site and follow the greenways.
- France's Largest Natural Lake NearbyBeaches, pedalos and paddle rental at Lac du Bourget, just 17 km away.
- Beneath Bauges and Chartreuse PeaksMountain views over the Bauges and Chartreuse massifs, with Chignin vineyards close by.
- Chambéry Just 7 Km AwayChambéry is just 7 km away, with Annecy about 45 minutes by car.
Why this campsite
✔ Lac du Bourget – Spend a beach day on France's largest natural lake.
✔ Mountain Setting – Wake up beneath the Bauges and Chartreuse massifs.
✔ Town On Foot – Bakery, butcher and pharmacy are five minutes away.
✔ Cycling Fun – Hire bikes on site and follow the greenways.
✔ Kids' Club – The July and August mini club keeps children busy.
✔ Chambéry Nearby – City life is just 7 km down the road.
✔ Snack Bar – Burgers and pizzas on the terrace in July and August.
✔ Pitch Choice – Chalets, mobile homes or spacious pitches, private sanitary optional.
Family's Camping Le Savoy has no swimming pool on site, because the real water fun here is found at the lakes nearby, from Lac Saint-André at 9 km to Lac du Bourget at 17 km, where beaches and pedalos wait (see the lake section). A pool is planned for the future, so the campsite keeps moving forward for families. Until then, pack the swimsuits for lake days and enjoy a holiday where mountains, town and water are all within easy reach of your pitch.
- SUP
- Kayaking
There are no water sports on the campsite itself, but Lac du Bourget, 17 km away, rents out paddle gear, boats and pedalos, and Lac Saint-André, 9 km away, is the place for fishing. A perfect add-on for active families who like a day on the water.
- Lake
- Public Path to the beach
- Floating island
A plan d'eau lies about 5 minutes on foot from the campsite, ideal for an evening stroll. For beach days, Lac Saint-André (9 km) offers swimming and fishing, Lac du Bourget (17 km), France's largest natural lake, has beaches, inflatables and pedalos, and Lac d'Aiguebelette (25 km) welcomes swimmers in a setting free of motorboats.
- Restaurant
- Pizzeria
- Take away available
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Picnic area
- High season only
The snack bar has a terrace and a stage, and in July and August it opens every evening. The menu runs from burgers, salads and pizzas to pork ribs, croziflette and mussels-and-chips evenings. Takeaway is available too. Bread and pastries can be ordered, and the reception bar serves ice cream and cold drinks.
- City bikes to hire
- Jeu-de-boules
- Giant chess
- Tabletennis
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Bicycle hire
- Cycling
Table tennis, boules, ball sports and giant chess keep everyone moving on site. Bike hire is available all season, with e-bikes through a partner, and the Accueil Vélo label means cyclists are made welcome. Greenways link the campsite with nearby sights, and Challes-les-Eaux adds mini-golf and tennis close by.
- Playground
- Large Playground
- Outdoor Playground
- Billiards / Snooker
- Table soccer
- Board games
- Games room
- Live Music
- Mini club
- TV Room
- Animation
- For children
- Teen activities
- For Adults
- Daytime animation
- Evening Entertainment
- Limited in low season
- Animation languages
- French
- Theme Nights
- High Season
- Creative workshops
In July and August there are animations every day, with morning and afternoon activities, themed evenings, concerts, and creative workshops and treasure hunts for children. From May to September, weekends are filled with entertainment too. The mini club runs in July and August, and the large outdoor playground is open to little explorers. The lounge offers a big screen, library, board games, billiards, table football and pinball.
- Mountain bikes to hire
- E-bikes to hire
- Info point
- Check in after hours by request
- Languages spoken
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Bike rentals
- Tourist information
- Meeting room
- Payments
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Pets allowed
- Dogs allowed
- Cats allowed
- Some accommodations only
- With mircochip or ID tag
- Small dogs allowed
- Large dogs allowed
- Category 1 & 2 dogs not allowed
- Dangerous breeds not allowed
- Souveniers
- Breads
- Paved Roads
- Parking available next to accommodations
- Check accommodations for more details
- Pitches for tents
- Pitches for campers and Caravans
- Electricity on pitch
- Baby changing facilities
- WC for kids
- Chemical toilet disposal point
- Private bathrooms available
- Sanitary facilities for disabled
- Hot water for dishes
- Hot Showers
- Camper stop
- Launderette
- Washing machines
- Clothes dryers
- See pitches for further details
- Loospunt voor chemisch toilet
- Irons (for clothes) available
- Outdoor fitness
Keep fit at the outdoor fitness area next to the playground. Challes-les-Eaux is a thermal town, and thermal cures can be enjoyed at Aix-les-Bains or Allevard, about 30 minutes by car.
- Free
- Available in some areas only
- Free in public zones
Details
- Location
- Near a lake, Near a town
- Terrain
- Flat
- Distance sea/lake
- Directly on the lake
- Accommodation type
- Chalet, Pitch, Mobile home
- Suitable for
- Babies and Toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12), Seniors, Adults
- Luxury level
- Standard
- Address
- Avenue du Parc - Challes les Eaux, 73700, Challes les Eaux
Click to enlargeThe surroundings
Challes-les-Eaux is a thermal town where town life and alpine scenery meet. Within 20 km you will find Chambéry (7 km), the vineyards of Chignin, the foothills of the Bauges and open views towards the Chartreuse massif. Water is never far away: Lac Saint-André lies 9 km from the campsite and Lac du Bourget, France's largest natural lake, 17 km. At about 297 m above sea level, the setting is green and airy, and greenways let you cycle to nearby sights.
Distances
- Distance sea/lake
- Directly on the lake
- Nearest airport
- (CMF)12 km
- Distance from Utrecht
- 1005 km
Getting there by bus
Bus line C stop, 5 minutes' walk from the campsite
- Supermarket
- Pharmacy
- Tobacco
- Historical AttractionsGrenoble
- Shops
- Hairdresser
- Cinema
- Casino
- Tennis courts
- Restaurant
- Bakkerij
- Lake
- Hydrothermal springs
- Minigolf
- Local Market
- Village
Sights & attractions
- Chambéry7 kmlively city for shopping and strolling
- Lac Saint-André9 kmswimming and fishing close to the campsite
- Lac du Bourget17 kmFrance's largest natural lake, beaches included
- Lac d'Aiguebelette25 kma peaceful lake for swimmers
- Grenoble45 kmbig-city day out at the foot of the Alps
- Aix-les-Bains30 minutes by carclassic thermal town to explore
- Allevard30 minutes by caranother charming spa town nearby
- Annecy45 minutes by cara memorable day trip for the family
- Gorges du Fier45 minutes by carspectacular mountain scenery to discover
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Pets
Dogs and cats are welcome, with a fee paid at booking (€3 per night). Dogs must be on a lead at all times, be microchipped or tattooed and have an up-to-date vaccination booklet. Category 1 and 2 dogs are not accepted. A fenced dog area is right by the campsite.
Cars and parking
Free private parking is available, with an automatic barrier at the entrance and extra parking nearby.
Reception
Reception is open 09:00-12:00 and 14:30-19:00 in low season, and 08:30-12:30 and 14:30-19:30 in high season. The team speaks French, English and Spanish and offers tourist information, a souvenir shop and ice cream. Rental keys are handed over from 16:00 (deposit €200), and departure is before 10:00. An accessible chalet is available.
Supermarket
On site you find a souvenir shop, the reception bar with ice cream and drinks, and bread and pastries on order. In Challes-les-Eaux, a 5-minute walk away, there is a Vival convenience shop open 7/7, three bakeries, a butcher and a pharmacy. Carrefour City in Chambéry is about 4.4 km away and E. Leclerc about 5.2 km.
Costs on site
Tourist Tax, Pets, Bedsheets, Bathroom towels, Final Cleaning, Baby Package
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available in the lounge and around the snack bar, handy for sharing holiday photos or planning the next day out.
Additional information
Address: Avenue du Parc, 73700 Challes-les-Eaux Region: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Savoie, France Pharmacy: Pharmacie du Forum, 43 rue Domenget, centre of Challes-les-Eaux, 5-minute walk Altitude: about 297 m GPS: 45.5513338, 5.9855148
Tip from our team
Planning a beach day? Head to Lac du Bourget, 17 km away, and pack towels for the beaches, pedalos and inflatables. Friday morning is market time in Challes-les-Eaux, so wander into the centre with a basket and come back with something delicious. In July and August, grab a terrace table at the snack bar for a mussels-and-chips evening with the stage close by. Cyclists, hire your bikes on site for the whole stay; e-bikes are available through a partner, and the greenways lead to nearby sights. Pop into reception for tourist information; the team speaks French, English and Spanish and is happy to help plan your days. Arriving in a rental? Keys are handed over from 16:00, so spend the morning at Lac Saint-André, 9 km away. Chambéry, just 7 km away, is best explored in the morning, leaving the afternoon for the playground. A showery afternoon? The lounge with billiards, table football and pinball will keep teenagers happy. Travelling with a dog? Bring the vaccination booklet and make use of the fenced dog area by the campsite. For a spa-town outing, Aix-les-Bains is about 30 minutes by car and makes a relaxing day trip.
Reviews
3.9Good39 reviews via Tripadvisor
All reviews on Tripadvisor 39 reviews via Tripadvisor
Disappointing campsite...“We just stayed for 1 week at the Camping Family's Le Savoy in a 6/8 person mobile home. Shaded campsite, but unfortunately, our mobile home was facing due south and had no trees. Main room is small, better suited for 4 people than 6. (but there were only four of us). Fortunately, the terrace was spacious with a large wooden table and benches. AC appreciated but filters very clogged (for health reasons, we had to clean them). No water upon our arrival as well as in the middle of our stay. Problem solved quickly despite a slight persistent leak at the back of the mobile home for several days. Inconsistencies: Inside the mobile home A SIGN specifies that water is precious, let's save it. Let's turn off the faucet while brushing our teeth. Shower is 3 minutes. Let's turn off the water while soaping up... Let's talk about the TV: it almost never worked. For sports fans: World Cup soccer, or Tour de France: black or scrambled screen. Strange: the antenna was resting right on the ground. Regarding the kitchen: 1 single and only very small saucepan accompanied by a huge stockpot. Two frying pans, one of which was very dirty. After observation and complaint, we were given two decent-sized stockpots and a new frying pan. Positive point: the bedding was of good quality. This campsite has potential but there is a lack of maintenance in the common areas (numerous spider webs from floor to ceiling, etc.). No pool but a very beautiful leisure center nearby. In short, for us this campsite does not deserve 4 stars...”
christianerG4138PE
EXCEPTIONAL WEEKEND“Many thanks to Clara and her team for their Welcoming, Availability and Benevolence during the organization of our 40-person party weekend The lounge room was exceptional. The entertainment offered to our guests was great and everyone had fun The perfect mobile homes and very quiet nights Beautiful walks to do around the campsite and 5 minutes from downtown It was a flawless one for this group weekend.”
nathaliephilippe1995- Good Camping and Welcoming
“Good camping molto.disponibili, sono.arrivati in August at 18 la.sera with full camping and have kindly found an accommodation Good camping for one day stop at chambery”
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Frequently asked questions
Is there wifi at Family's Camping Le Savoy?
Free Wi-Fi is available in the lounge and around the snack bar at Family's Camping Le Savoy. It is handy for sharing holiday photos, checking the weather or planning tomorrow's outing while you enjoy a drink on the terrace or settle into the lounge with the family.
Can I bring my dog or cat to Family's Camping Le Savoy?
Yes, dogs and cats are welcome at Family's Camping Le Savoy. A pet fee of €3 per night is paid at booking. Dogs must be on a lead at all times, be microchipped or tattooed and have an up-to-date vaccination booklet. Category 1 and 2 dogs are not accepted. A fenced dog area is right by the campsite.
How far is Family's Camping Le Savoy from the beach or a lake?
A plan d'eau lies about 5 minutes on foot from the campsite, ideal for an evening stroll. For beach days, Lac Saint-André is 9 km away with swimming and fishing. Lac du Bourget, France's largest natural lake, is 17 km away with beaches, inflatables and pedalos. Lac d'Aiguebelette, 25 km away, is a peaceful lake for swimmers.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Family's Camping Le Savoy?
Rental accommodation can be entered from 16:00, when the keys are handed over against a €200 deposit, and departure is before 10:00. Pitch guests arrive from 14:00 and leave by 12:00. Reception is open 09:00-12:00 and 14:30-19:00 in low season, and 08:30-12:30 and 14:30-19:30 in high season.
Are there restaurants or a supermarket at Family's Camping Le Savoy?
The snack bar has a terrace and a stage, and in July and August it opens every evening with burgers, pizzas, pork ribs and mussels-and-chips evenings. Takeaway is available, and bread and pastries can be ordered. A Vival shop, three bakeries and a butcher are a 5-minute walk away in Challes-les-Eaux, and Carrefour City in Chambéry is about 4.4 km away.
Is Family's Camping Le Savoy suitable for families with children?
Absolutely. Children enjoy a large outdoor playground, a mini club in July and August, and daily animations in high summer, with creative workshops and treasure hunts. Weekends from May to September are lively too. On a showery afternoon, the lounge with billiards, table football and pinball is a hit. Family's Camping Le Savoy also has a baby changing table in the sanitary block.
Can I park for free next to my accommodation at Family's Camping Le Savoy?
Parking is free at the campsite. Family's Camping Le Savoy has private parking with an automatic barrier at the entrance, plus extra parking nearby. That makes arriving with a loaded family car easy, and you can then explore Chambéry and the lakes at your own pace.
Which languages are spoken at Family's Camping Le Savoy?
The friendly reception team at Family's Camping Le Savoy speaks French, English and Spanish. Hosts Cyprien and Clara and their team, who are trained in outdoor hospitality, are happy to share tourist information and help you plan days out in Savoie.
What does a week at Family's Camping Le Savoy look like?
Day 1: settle in and stroll to the shops in Challes-les-Eaux. Day 2: explore Chambéry in the morning, then enjoy the playground. Day 3: beach day at Lac du Bourget. Day 4: hire bikes and follow the greenways. Day 5: day trip to Annecy. Day 6: Friday market, then swimming at Lac Saint-André. Day 7: relax, play boules or table tennis and end with a snack bar evening. In July and August, add mini club and animations.
What types of accommodation does Family's Camping Le Savoy offer?
Family's Camping Le Savoy offers air-conditioned chalets, mobile homes with one to three bedrooms and unusual accommodation for a holiday with a twist. If you prefer your own tent, caravan or camper, choose a spacious marked pitch, with an optional private sanitary cabin. An accessible 4-person chalet is also available.
Can I hire bikes at Family's Camping Le Savoy?
Yes, bikes can be hired on site throughout the season, and e-bikes are available through a partner. The campsite holds the Accueil Vélo label, so cyclists are made especially welcome. Greenways lead from the campsite to nearby sights, making Family's Camping Le Savoy a lovely base for relaxed family rides.
How far is Family's Camping Le Savoy from Utrecht?
The drive from Utrecht to Family's Camping Le Savoy is about 1,006 km. From Calais it is about 872 km, from Berlin 1,207 km and from Rome 885 km. Plan an overnight stop on the way, and arrive rested for a holiday in the Savoie mountains.
What can we visit near Family's Camping Le Savoy?
Chambéry is only 7 km away for shopping and strolling. Lac du Bourget (17 km) is perfect for beach days, and Lac Saint-André (9 km) for swimming and fishing. Aix-les-Bains and Allevard, both charming spa towns, are about 30 minutes by car. Annecy and the Gorges du Fier are about 45 minutes away, so Family's Camping Le Savoy is a great base for day trips.
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