Ride around Le Morel waterfalls

Aquacalida exhibition centre
The Léchère waters are used for all sorts of purposes that you'll be able to learn about on a fun visit to this exhibition centre. Four thematic areas have been laid out to give you an insight into the history of La Léchère, balneology, geothermal energy and the energy issues through stories, animated movies, games and more!
Open for visits at your leisure, no admission fee.
Guided tours possible from October to April.
Tel: +33 (0)4 79 22 33 29
http://aquacalida.fr

La Léchère Les Bains thermal baths
In 1897, a solicitor from Albertville founded the first baths in La Léchère after discovering the springs in 1869. It was a gamble that paid off as today, this resort located at an altitude of 440m has become an acclaimed spa complex.
Water type: hyperthermal, sulfated, calcic and magnesic with pain-relieving, sedative and soothing properties. 3 therapeutic focuses: rheumatology, phlebology and gynaecology.
https://www.thermes-la-lechere.fr/

Connected sports-fitness-nature trail in Chaniet Wood
This is a great forest park to come for a wander or workout amidst beautiful scenery!
Just next to the thermal baths, the trail, specially laid out by the National Forestry Office (ONF) is a lovely way of exploring the forest park in Chaniet Wood whilst keeping fit on the bespoke facilities approved for outdoor fitness use. Chaniet Wood extends from Hôtel Radiana across East-facing slopes at an altitude of between 430m and 530m. Make your way through refreshing parts in the shade and dry grasslands before reaching a stunning viewpoint over the Vanoise glaciers. This is an ideal route for enjoying a group outing as it climbs very gradually. For a guided fitness session, why not opt for a spot of sports coaching with the free FORETsport® LaLechere app for smartphones! 7 individual programmes to encourage exercise and monitor progress - whether you're just looking to get back into shape or you're an experienced athlete!

Old village of Saint Oyen

Morel interpretation trail

Historical meadows and orchards

Saint Nicolas Chapel

La Coche hydroelectric power plant
Commissioned in 1976, this power plant is connected to the La Coche and Aigueblanche reservoirs. It works according to the innovative principle of a Pumped Energy Transfer Station (STEP). The principle is straightforward: to generate electricity, the water from the lake upstream (La Coche) is channelled through turbines then delivered to another lake downstream (Aigueblanche). In low water periods, the water is pumped back up to the reservoir upstream thanks to reversible turbines. Potential energy reserves are thus re-established, which can be harnessed at any time to meet peaks in consumption.
The new power plant, fitted with a Pelton wheel, the most powerful turbine in France, which was inaugurated in 2019, can increase its power by 25%. It has an annual output of about 100 GWh, the equivalent of 265,000 inhabitants' energy consumption (i.e. covering more than 60% of Savoie's population).
There is another E-BIKE route you can head out along as far as La Coche dam.

E-bike rental shop: Sport 2000 Mottet Sport
333 rue de la petite prairie - Face Super U
73260 AIGUEBLANCHE
+33 (0)4 79 24 53 17
Description
Follow the blue waymarks: Les Cascades.
E-bike rental shop:
Aigueblanche - Sport 2000 Mottet Sports
333 rue de la petite prairie - Face Super U
73260 AIGUEBLANCHE
+33 (0)4 79 24 53 17
- Departure : Sport 2000 Mottet Sports Car park
- Arrival : Sport 2000 Mottet Sports Car park
- Towns crossed : AIGUEBLANCHE, LA LECHERE, SAINT-OYEN, LE BOIS
Altimetric profile
Recommandations
If in doubt, you can take an introductory lesson in how to ride an electric bike with an instructor.
If you see a herd ahead, slow down and go round it. If there is a patou, a guard dog, climb down from your bike and walk, pushing it alongside you. Avoid making any sudden or aggressive gestures towards the dog and move away from the herd slowly and calmly. The dog will only be checking that you do not pose a threat to its herd. Respect the parkland and close gates behind you after you've gone through them.
The mountain is living, please respect it by staying on the paths and tracks.
Information desks
Immeuble les Eaux Claires<br>Station thermale<br>73260 La Léchère-les-Bains,
http://www.lalecherelesbains.fr
info@lalecherelesbains.com
0479225160
Transport
You can then get a coach or taxi to Aigueblanche
Find out more at: www.transavoie.com
Have you also thought about car-sharing?
Access and parking
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