Tour of the Lac d’Annecy. Col de Bluffy or Menthon Saint Bernard - Annecy Parking Impérial Palace (450 m) . Stage 6

Beauty of the lake and mountains evolving all the time! Lake Annecy's clear waters are surrounded by moutains which colours change with seasons or light: green in spring and summer, glowing colours in autumn, pristine white in winter. Simply amazing...It is possible to admire the landscape from summits, when paragliding or along the cycle path that runs from Annecy to Savoy. Moreover, thanks to numerous protective actions performed for over 40 years, local people and tourists enjoy a protected environment: lake Annecy is considered as one of the purest lakes in Europe. The clearness and pureness of its water offer the opportunity to practice many water activities: swimming, of course, but also sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, rowing, water skiing, scuba diving, fishing... Lake Annecy is a perfect place for sports, leisure and also to discover history and local heritage. Stroll around the colourful, paved streets of Annecy's Old town, discover castles and museums, meet local craftspeople... Lake Annecy is also famous for its markets (with local products, cheese and delicatessen) and restaurants (local or gastronomic cuisine, fish and seafood...).

There's plenty of room at this grass beach edged with flowers and plants, which offers swimmers and walkers alike one of the lake's most elegant and renowned settings.From the start of the school holidays until 31 August (11am-7pm), lifeguards will be on hand to provide supervision. Floating wheelchairs are available free of charge for people with reduced mobility to facilitate their access to the water. Showers and toilets. Restaurants nearby. The rowing club is just a stone's throw away. Cycle path in the immediate vicinity.l