Lescheraines: Waters, Trails and Village History

Lescheraines lies at the exit of the Banges Gorge. In the Cœur des Bauges, the village is known as a meeting point of valleys and mountain passes. Activities also vary in duration, from a guided tour by reservation to horseback riding trips lasting two to seven days.

Waters and Trails

The Les Iles du Chéran area includes four bodies of water spread along the Chéran. From Lescheraines, two of them and the leisure area, with its facilities and activities, are accessible. At the first body of water in the leisure area, there is an equipped beach, a three-lane water slide and water play features. If the seasonal availability of these facilities is important for your visit, it is best to check in advance.

The Promenade des Iles du Chéran first follows the Chéran River and the bodies of water, then continues through the forest to the Cascade du Pissieu waterfall. The route thus combines stretches by the water with a trail through the forest. One variant of the promenade is designated “Promenade Confort”: it starts at the leisure area and is accessible to families with strollers, older people and wheelchair users who are accompanied. This information applies to the variant, not generally to every trail in the area.

Fishing at the Plan d'eau

The Plan d'eau de Lescheraines is a second-category fishing area and is open for fishing year-round. Only a fishing permit issued by the AAPPMA du Haut-Chéran is required. Before fishing, check the applicable regulations and seasonal priority uses. The water is home to chub, perch, pike, carp and small white fish. The list of species may change due to stocking and ecological conditions.

Horseback riding options of varying duration

The Centre Équestre des Bauges in Lescheraines offers rides and outings with ponies and horses for beginners and experienced riders. It also offers horseback riding trips lasting two to seven days. The duration clearly distinguishes an outing from a multi-day trip; confirm availability before your journey. In winter, the centre offers beginners taster and introductory sessions in skijoring. Snow and operating conditions may affect whether these activities take place.

Local history, market and Tome cheese

In the main village, opposite the church, stands a notary’s house. The tombstone of Abbé Laurent Morand, a 19th-century author, is located by the church wall in Lescheraines. His writings are considered the most important historical source on the Bauges. These two landmarks offer a glimpse into local history without requiring a visit inside a building.

A market is held on Tuesday mornings at Place des Cantalous (Le Pont). If you would like to plan your visit around it, confirm the current date before travelling. A guided tour at the Coopérative Laitière de Lescheraines also has fixed conditions: it is offered to groups by reservation and lasts about one to one and a half hours. It covers how Tome is made, the AOP, the ageing cellars and a tasting. Confirm your reservation before arriving.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Oyen, Chindrieux, Jarrier, Peisey-Nancroix, Saint-Martin-Sur-La-Chambre, Crest-Voland, Gilly-sur-Isère, La Motte-Servolex.

For the regional travel overview: Savoie.