Canal de Savieres & Lake Bourget 2026

Alpine Lakes Tour Canal de Savières 2026

Canal de Savières & Lake Bourget

Chanaz — Savoie, France
📅 April 26, 2026
The Canal de Savières & Lake Bourget stage opened the Alpine Lakes Tour 2026 on 26 April: a sheltered course, two distances for all levels and a great day on the water. Thank you to all the paddlers and volunteers!

🏔️ What made this stage unique

The only SUP event on a historic canal linking two alpine lakes. Magical paddling through wild reed beds and medieval villages, in the heart of an exceptional classified site.

Stage highlights
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Sheltered course

The canal protects from wind and waves — ideal for season openers and beginners.

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Preserved nature

Paddle through reed beds and wildlife in a remarkable classified site.

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Two distances for everyone

6 km fun with the current or 14.5 km competitive with a loop on Lake Bourget.

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Chanaz village

Festive finish in the “Little Venice of Savoy” — restaurants, food trucks and great atmosphere.

The courses

Long Distance

14,5 km

Start downstream of the canal. A technical climb against the current, then the wild expanse of Lake Bourget opens up. U-turn off Châtillon beach, fast run back to Chanaz. A full course mixing technique and endurance.

Short Distance

6 km

The fun course. Ride the current down the canal between reed beds and wild nature to the Chanaz marina. Accessible to all, even motivated beginners!

🏁 Registrations are closed

The 2026 edition took place on 26 April. See you in spring 2027!

🏆 See the 2026 results (in French)

📸 Photos
📅 See you in 2027

The Canal de Savières returns in spring 2027.

See the Savières 2027 page →