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Hautecombe Abbey – brown concrete building near green grass field under blue sky during daytime📷 Photo by Matthieu Staelen on Unsplash

Hautecombe Abbey

Saint-Pierre-de-Curtille, France

History

A lakeside abbey on the wild western shore of Lac du Bourget, burial place of the princes of Savoy. Boats also run here from Aix-les-Bains in season.

Nearest town
Saint-Pierre-de-Curtille, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
45.7470, 5.8425

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Savoy lakes and the Chartreuse massif – Hautecombe© Martin Leveneur · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Col du Granier (2014)© Florian Pépellin · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Campsites nearby

  • KanotiCampsite
    8 km from Hautecombe Abbey
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWi-Fi
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  • Aire CAMPING-CAR PARK du port de VirigninMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Hautecombe Abbey · 30 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Camping SaumontCampsite
    11 km from Hautecombe Abbey
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
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  • Le ColombierCampsite
    12 km from Hautecombe Abbey · 75 pitches
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  • Camping CusyCampsite
    15 km from Hautecombe Abbey
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
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  • Le VaugraisCampsite
    19 km from Hautecombe Abbey · 70 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
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All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Hautecombe Abbey?

Hautecombe Abbey is in Saint-Pierre-de-Curtille, France, at GPS 45.7470, 5.8425. It is about 9 km from Aix-les-Bains.

Can you camp near Hautecombe Abbey?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping municipal Le Bel Air, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 76 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Hautecombe Abbey?

Hautecombe Abbey is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Savoy lakes and the Chartreuse massif.

What is there to see near Hautecombe Abbey?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lac d'Annecy (28 km), Col du Granier (33 km), Grande Chartreuse (43 km) and Pérouges (54 km).

When is the best time to visit Hautecombe Abbey?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)