Chambery is compact in size and is easily explored on foot in a short amount of time. The medieval section of the town is quite well preserved. There are also local and regional buses. If you wish to explore the mountains or go on a wine tour, car rentals are available in town.
If you want a bit of exercise, you can also rent a bicycle and explore a bit further. Bicycles can be rented from the Vélostation in front of the train station: Agence Ecomobilité (http://agence.ecomobilite...) Only 3 euros for a half day and 5 euros for a full day. Open Monday-Friday 6:30 am to 7 pm and from 9 am to 7 pm on weekends and holidays.
Cycle paths: a cycle route goes from the centre of town north to the Lac du Bourget mostly a cycle lane which is separate from the road and another goes south into the vineyards mixture of separate cycle lane and quiet country roads.