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An easy hour around the Chassettes, a 22 hectare pocket of former peat bog squeezed between Challes-les-Eaux and La Ravoire at the foot of the Bauges. Woods and marsh alternate along the way, with information panels on a birdlife that ranges from black kites and honey buzzards to black woodpeckers, and the Challes leisure lake sits right by the start. Dogs are welcome on a leash per the Grand Chambéry tourism fiche.
Start here: parking avenue de Chambéry, Challes-les-Eaux; bus 2 and 3 stop Plan d'Eau opposite
Do not rely on potential water locations being available or drinkable. Carry enough for the full walk.
Keep the leash on, that's the condition for dogs here, and sensible anyway around ground-nesting birds. A treat for local dogs: two fenced dog parks sit by the leisure lake at the start, one for training and one for free running. Flat, short and close to town, a good pick for seniors, puppies or a quick evening lap. No fountains are mapped, so bring water on warm days.
The trail rating above describes the mountain, and it's the same for every dog. How it suits yours depends on their build, age and health. See this route's match — scored for a medium dog until you add your own, free and in a minute.
Before you go: the dog safety guide · water for dogs on trail · dogs on cable cars · meeting a guardian dog
