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Kayak itinerant course - Lac du Bourget
April 13 / 9 h 00 min - April 14 / 2 h 00 min
On the weekend of April 13 and 14, 2024the USMB sports department is organizing a kayaking course on Lac du Bourget.
A two-day self-guided tour, with a night's camping on the water's edge. Carbon offsetting on the return journey will be achieved by collecting waste along the river.
DESCRIPTION
Day 1: Saturday 13/04
Kayak loading and equipment logistics. Departure from Le Bourget beach, for the crossing of the lake, coasting along the wild coast and the Lamartine and Raphaël caves. Picnic break at the foot of Hautecombe Abbey. The afternoon brings a change of scenery, as we finish crossing the lake and reach our campsite via the Savières canal. Check-in and overnight at Camping des Iles in Chanaz.
Day 2: Sunday 14/04
Short hike to discover the small port village of Chanaz, and climb to the belvedere. Uninstall camp and load kayaks, to continue the itinerary through the launes and meanders of the Haut Rhône, and the Balme gorges. Return shuttle at the end of the day and pack up.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Meals: Everyone is responsible for their own meals during the trip. Lunch will be taken on the river. Provide snacks for the day. Everyone will be looking for foods that require as little disposable packaging as possible.
Equipment: kayak equipment provided.
Bring your own equipment: camping gear, sleeping bag and steward's kit, clothes for sailing and for the evening, meals, headlamp, hiking boots, sunglasses, cream...
Employees: 12
Price : 40€ student
Meet at 9 a.m. at the Bourget du Lac sailing club, return on Sunday at the end of the day.
Registration: Mon espace sport from 18/03 from 9am.
Contact: Gwenaël Masson
