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Tour of Lac d'Annecy (GR®P) 6 days

Tour of Lac d'Annecy (GR®P) 6 days
Tour of Lac d'Annecy (GR®P) 6 days
Tour of Lac d'Annecy (GR®P) 6 days
Tour of Lac d'Annecy (GR®P) 6 days

IGN cards

3431OTR - LAC D'ANNECY RESISTANTE
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 25 RÉSISTANTE
Scale : 1:25 000
17.20€
3431OT - LAC D'ANNECY
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE
Scale : 1:25 000
13.90€
TOP75032 - CHAINE DES ARAVIS - MASSIF DES BAUGES
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 75
Scale : 1:75 000
9.80€
VEL11 - LAC D'ANNECY ET LAC DU BOURGET A VELO
Editor : IGN
Collection : DECOUVERTE A VELO
Scale : 1:35 000
9.10€
TOP100D73 - SAVOIE CHAMBÉRY ALBERTVILLE PARC NATIONAL DE LA VANOISE PNR DU MASSIF DES BAUGES
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 100
Scale : 1:100 000
8.40€
TOP100D74 - HAUTE-SAVOIE ANNECY THONON-LES-BAINS MASSIF DU MONT BLANC CHAÎNE DES ARAVIS
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 100
Scale : 1:100 000
8.40€
TOP100D01 - AIN BOURG-EN-BRESSE AMBÉRIEU-EN-BUGEY PAYS DE GEX
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 100
Scale : 1:100 000
8.40€
202 JURA ALPES DU NORD
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 200
Scale : 1:200 000
6.80€
89026 - GRANDES TRAVERSÉES DU JURA - GTJ
Editor : IGN
Collection : DECOUVERTE DES CHEMINS
Scale : 1:105 000
9.10€
D01-69 AIN RHÔNE
Editor : IGN
Collection : CARTES DÉPARTEMENTALES IGN
Scale : 1:150 000
5.90€
D38 ISÈRE
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Collection : CARTES DÉPARTEMENTALES IGN
Scale : 1:150 000
5.90€
NR15 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF ALPIN
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Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN
Scale : 1:250 000
6.80€
NR14 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF CENTRAL
Editor : IGN
Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN
Scale : 1:250 000
6.80€
EUROPE
Editor : IGN
Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN
Scale : 1:2 500 000
7.00€
SUISSE
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Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN
Scale : 1:303 000
7.00€

Description

This tour of Lac d'Annecy will offer you amazing panoramic views. You will walk on trails which cross high mountain pastures, hamlets and villages, venturing into the Bauges Regional Park and climb to the lake's iconic peak: La Tournette (2351 m).

Anti-clockwise itinerary

Enjoy a variety of accommodation in gites, refuges and hotels.

Stage 1: Annecy Impérial Palace (450m) - Refuge du Semnoz (1537m)
This first day begins with a pleasant morning traverse along Lake Annecy, then into the Semnoz forest massif, a veritable nature zone for the people of Annecy. The forest changes its face at different altitudes, becoming rarer and rarer, giving way to a magnificent plateau with 360° views of the Aravis, Mont-Blanc, Bauges and Jura massifs.
Annecy - chalet de Benevent (1348 m): 4h15
chalet de benenvent-table d'orientation crêt de Chatillon(1699m): 0h40
crêt de Chatillon viewpoint indicator - refuge du Semnoz(1537m) :1h20

Stage 2: refuge du Semnoz - Gîte d'étape Le Roc des Bœufs (1024m)
Weather permitting, don't hesitate to take advantage of the sunrise by climbing a few meters above the refuge du Semnoz, for some great photos!
refuge du Semnoz - Col de Leschaux (931m): 2h00
Col de Lescchaux - Chalet de Sollier (1451m): 2h20
Chjalet de Sollier - Gite du Roc des boeufs (1024m): 1h00

Stage 3: Gîte d'étape Le Roc des Bœufs - Refuge de la Combe (1572m)
From your gîte d'étape, take the GR de pays © des bauges towards the Dents des Portes, with only a short passage of a few meters below the Dent des Portes. Enter the Charbon mountain pasture, so named no doubt because of the artisanal coal mining that once took place here. Pass the Rosay, Planay and Charbon shelters. You'll see the refuge de la Combe (1572m), an abandoned chalet which, thanks to the local authorities, has now become a refuge with goat and cow herders.
refuge de la Combe - Chalet du Golet (1320M): 1H10
Chalet du Golet - Chalet du Rosay (1590M): 3H25
Chalet du Rosay - refuge de la Combe (1572M): 1H10

Stage 4: Refuge de la Combe - Refuge de Pré Vérel (1243m)
This is the longest stage of the tour, so manage your efforts! The descent, along a path cut into the cliff, offers an exceptional panorama of Lake Annecy.
Refuge de la Combe - Col de la Forclaz (1450m): 6H20
Col de la Forclaz - Refuge de Pré Vérel (1243m): 1H50

Stage 5: Refuge de Pré Vérel - La Tournette (return) - Refuge de Pré Vérel (1243m)
This day is devoted to the ascent of La Tournette, well known to the locals. Note that this route is for experienced hikers, as the rock is often wet and slippery in places, and the summit is equipped with chains and a ladder.
Refuge de Pré Vérel - Refuge de la Tournette (1774m): 1h40
Refuge de la Tournette - Sommet de la Tournette (2351m): 1h50
Sommet de la Tournette- Refuge de Pré vérel (1243m): 2h30

Stage 6: Refuge de Pré Vérel - Col de Bluffy (630m) or Menthon Saint Bernard (480m)
We offer a very pleasant alternative to the classic Tour du Lac d'Annecy route, with even more beautiful views of Lake Annecy.
Refuge du pré vérel- Col des Nantets (1426m): 1h00
Col des Nantets - Chalet de l'Aulps Riants dessous (1600m): 1h30
Chalet de l'Aulps Riants dessous - Col de Bluffy hôtel des Dents de Lanfon 1h50 (634m) or Menthon Saint Bernard (add an extra 30 minutes' walk and a negative height difference of around 300m)

Stage 7: Menthon Saint Bernard or Col de Bluffy - Annecy Parking Impérial Palace (540 m)
Last stage marked by a crest crossing of Mont-Veyrier, enjoy the panoramic views and scenery on offer during this day at Menthon Saint Bernard or Col de Bluffy.
Col de Bluffy - Col des Contrebandiers (1054 m): 2h00 or 3h00 depending on your starting point
Col des Contrebandiers - Petit Port (448m): 2h40
Petit Port - Impérial Palace parking lot (540m): 1h10

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Hard
Dist.
95 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Centre Bonlieu 1 rue Jean Jaurès , 74000   Annecy
Lat : 45.901806Lng : 6.12771

Points of interest

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Cathédrale Saint-Pierre

La cathédrale a été édifiée en 1535 pour être l'église des Franciscains. Mais aussitôt, elle est devenue la cathédrale provisoire des évêques de Genève, réfugiés à Annecy suite à la Réforme protestante qui a eu lieu à Genève.Ancienne chapelle du couvent des Cordeliers, né d’un vœu de piété de Pierre Lambert, homme d’église, l’édifice est construit entre 1535 et 1538. Jacques Rossel, maître d’oeuvre sur le chantier de la cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Genève, y travaille. L’église de l’évêque de Genève A partir de 1538, suite au passage de Genève à la Réforme protestante et à l’exil à Annecy des membres du clergé catholique, l’église accueille le siège de l’évêque. En 1822, l’église est finalement érigée en cathédrale du diocèse d’Annecy. Entre architecture gothique et Renaissance L’église présente un gothique sévère mais typique. La façade, dernière étape de la construction, change de style, témoignant de l’influence de la Renaissance artistique italienne. Au premier niveau, la façade est divisée en trois parties grâce à des pilastres verticaux. Le deuxième niveau est surmonté d’un fronton triangulaire. A côté des éléments de style renaissant, la façade conserve deux baies en arc brisé et une rose gothique, qui s’inspire de celle que Jacques Rossel exécute à partir de 1511 à la tour sud de la cathédrale de Genève. Vers 1775, afin d’embellir le chœur, un nouvel aménagement est réalisé par l’architecte turinois Giovanni Piacenza.

8 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau 74000 Annecy
- Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc -
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Eglise Saint-Francois

L'église Saint-François, ancienne chapelle de la Visitation est reconstruite en 1642 pour accueillir dignement les tombeaux des fondateurs François de Sales et Jeanne de Chantal. C'est un bel exemple d'architecture dite de la Contre-Réforme (1560-1640).En 1610, François de Sales et Jeanne de Chantal fondent l’ordre de la Visitation dans la maison dite de la Galerie. Deux ans plus tard, les Visitandines s’installent dans des bâtiments situés à l'intérieur des murs de la ville. C’est le début de l'histoire du premier monastère de la Visitation. La chapelle du monastère est reconstruite à partir de 1642 pour accueillir les tombeaux des fondateurs. C'est l'église actuelle. Une inspiration italienne La façade et le plan de la chapelle sont inspirés de l’église du Gesù de Rome (1550-1584). La façade se divise en deux niveaux superposés couronnés par un fronton triangulaire. La transition entre les niveaux est assurée par des volutes qui cassent la rigidité de l’ensemble. Le décor intérieur A l’intérieur, sept retables baroques ornent les chapelles. Le retable du maître autel s'inspire du retable d'origine disparu. Il est reconstruit par Giuseppe Giannina en 1889. Le sauvetage de l’église A la Révolution, les bâtiments sont vendus comme biens nationaux. Restaurée à la fin du 19e siècle par une société immobilière privée, l’église est rendue au culte en 1888 et affectée à la communauté italienne d’Annecy en 1923.

1 place Saint François de Sales 74000 Annecy
- Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc -
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Eglise Saint-Maurice

L'église Saint-Maurice, ancienne chapelle du couvent des Dominicains est construite au 15e siècle et achevée au 16e siècle. Dans les siècles suivants, elle devient un important lieu de dévotion des habitants et l'église paroissiale au début du 19e siècle.A la suite d’un incendie qui dévaste Annecy, le cardinal Jean de Brogny, chanoine de la cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Genève, fonde en 1422 un couvent des Dominicains. Une édifice en lien avec la population L’édification de l’église commence en 1422 et s’achève au début du 16e siècle. Rapidement, l’église devient un lieu important de dévotion. Les chapelles nord et sud sont financées par les corporations de métiers et des familles. On retrouve leurs armes sur les clefs des voûtes. L’architecture L’église est bâtie sur le modèle des églises de l’ordre des Dominicains qui privilégie la largeur du vaisseau principal pour permettre l’accueil de vastes assemblées. Un riche patrimoine artistique Des œuvres d’art méritent l’attention : une chaire sculptée du début du 18e siècle et surtout l'exceptionnelle peinture funéraire (milieu 15e siècle) du tombeau de Philibert de Monthoux, conseiller des ducs de Savoie et de Bourgogne. Au début du 19e siècle, l’église devient église paroissiale et prend le nom de saint Maurice en souvenir de l'ancienne église de la paroisse qui se situait près du château.

1 rue Saint Maurice 74000 Annecy
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Impérial Palace

Excellence between lake and mountains! Just 30 minutes from Geneva airport and 3h45 from Paris by TGV, the Impérial Palace - Groupe PVG, is set in a superb park with trees and flowers, on the shores of Lake Annecy.To ensure you have an exceptional stay, the Impérial Palace**** offers 90 rooms and 14 contemporary suites, the Hip Bar with its jazz and lounge atmosphere, 2 restaurants to delight your taste buds, beautiful terraces to dream about facing the lake, not forgetting pure moments of well-being at the heart of the Cristal Spa, with its relaxation pool, sauna & hammam and treatment rooms. As a major entertainment venue in Annecy, you can also take advantage of the many festivals, concerts, shows and themed evenings throughout the year. Don't miss the Impérial Circus, where the world of Grand Cabaret comes to your table for a memorable evening of breathtaking acts! And if you're looking for a thrill in the temple of gambling, the Casino Impérial welcomes you every day to its slot machines, electronic roulettes, poker tables, black jack and English roulette. To celebrate your business or private events, Impérial Palace organises your stays, meals, transfers and activities. Need to get together? Our hotel works closely with the Centre de Congrès Impérial - Grand Annecy located in the same building and can put you in touch with the dedicated team The Impérial Palace is just a few minutes' walk from the city centre and the charming old town of Annecy, nicknamed the Little Venice of the Alps.

Allée de l'Impérial Quartier Impérial 74000 Annecy
- Office de Tourisme du Lac d'Annecy -
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La Rotonde des Trésoms

Beautiful gastronomy, balance of flavours, heritage and know-how in this panoramic restaurant La Rotonde overlooking the lake. Eric Prowalski offers a fine cuisine with authentic and local flavours without forgetting his south-western roots.Eric Prowalski takes you on a journey of taste, respecting the seasons and quality produce. Take a gustatory stroll from Arcachon to Annecy in his fine cuisine. Share and enjoy the dishes of our region in our gastronomic restaurant, La Rotonde, with its warm, modern décor overlooking the lake and offering a wide-angle view of the lake and mountains. From the "Around a dish" menu served in an hour at lunchtime and during the week to the tasting menu, we have a great menu to suit all tastes. Welcome to a world of sharing, delicate flavours and emotions. A subtle, gourmet cuisine is born. The dishes are colourful, feminine and elegant. Through his creations, Éric interprets the two regions that have shaped his life. A dialogue between the Arcachon Basin and Lake Annecy. "I'm lucky enough to have two cultures. The first is my family history in the South-West and the second is my adopted region (Annecy in Haute-Savoie), which has welcomed me with open arms. Every day, I create a real culinary identity from these dual roots". The theme of water is the link between these 2 natural territories. Each of his creations brings together these 2 worlds, 2 ecosystems, which complement, harmonise or oppose each other. Lake Annecy, calm and radiant, leads him to interpret freshwater fish and the vegetables of our market gardeners. A subtle repertoire!

15 boulevard de la Corniche 74000 Annecy
- Office de Tourisme du Lac d'Annecy -
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Musée-Château d'Annecy

Discover a historical monument, the museum and its temporary exhibitions, displayed in the exceptional setting of the former residence of the Counts of Geneva and the Dukes of Genevois-Nemours.Listed as a Historical Monument in 1902, Annecy Castle became the residence of the Counts of Geneva in the 13th and 14th centuries. Over the following two centuries, successive modifications transformed the castle, giving it the unique appearance we can admire today.  The resulting structure is a combination of medieval defensive architecture and renaissance elegance, inspired by castles in Ile de France. Abandoned as a residence in the 17th century, the Annecy Castle was later used as military barracks until 1947. The Castle-Museum In 1953, the city of Annecy bought the castle from the Ministry of Defense. The museum's first exhibition was inaugurated three years later. Since then, the museum has presented various temporary exhibitions for visitors, as well as collections related to regional heritage, underwater archeology, medieval sculpture, landscape painting, contemporary art and animation films. Architecture In its current state, the castle is a good illustration of how castle architecture changed between the 13th and 16th centuries. The Tour de la Reine is the oldest part of the castle, dating back to the 13th century.  Built on elevated ground, it most likely replaced a primitive keep.  Measuring over 30 meters high and with walls up to 3.3 meters thick, the tower was used for defensive and military purposes.   The residential quarters of the castle are more recent.  Both the Logis Nemours and the Logis Neuf (new lodging house) can be dated to the 16th century and are typical examples of Renaissance architecture.  These later constructions clearly attest to the growing importance of elegance and comfort to be found in princely residences.  Large windows adorn the facades and allow for natural light to enter the rooms, some of which are decorated with wall paintings and equipped with latrines. 

1 place du château 74000 Annecy
- Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc -
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Novotel Annecy Centre

Novotel Annecy Centre **** - The Craic is located in the heart of Annecy, just a 5-minute walk from the Old Town and Lake Annecy, and 50 m from the TGV train station. A unique place to celebrate, work, meet and, above all, stay!The 95 rooms, including 2 Suites, have been completely redesigned around the world of sport and the mountains, and feature 100% outdoor decor. Spacious, contemporary and flexible, a magnificent mountain landscape overlooks the headboards. Our rooms are suitable for all types of stay: business, leisure, individuals, groups or families of up to 4 people. The new fitness room is yours to discover without moderation. The Craic Restaurant, a true Refuge Gourmand, has been designed as a place to relax, offering a gourmet and festive interlude for travelers and locals alike, around a central food bar inviting sharing and conviviality. The menu boasts modern culinary lines. The venue also boasts a large outdoor terrace, pétanque court, brazier, etc. The craic" is an Irish word meaning the desire to share and enjoy oneself in a fun and pleasant setting. And that's exactly what we're all about! Come and enjoy a gourmet meal or a cocktail. Lounge on the terrace or enjoy an evening of concerts or DJ sets. There's always an occasion to celebrate at The Craic! The hotel is also a real Business Camp, with its 12 modern, modular and technological meeting rooms, including a 130-seat multi-purpose Amphitheatre and the creation of a disruptively innovative "Freestyle" meeting room for your conferences and seminars.

1 place Marie Curie Quartier Centre Ville Gare 74000 Annecy
- Office de Tourisme du Lac d'Annecy -
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Palais de l'Île

Listed as a historic monument in 1900, the Palais de l'Ile, often described as a "house in the shape of a ship" has been a prison, a courthouse and an administrative centre. It is an original structure, the oldest parts of which date from the 12th century.Firstly a simple quadrangular building described as a stronghold, which occasionally housed the prison and the minting workshop of the Counts of Geneva, today, the building referred to as the Palais de l'Ile is an original medieval monument: It is built on a natural rocky island. The stronghold was referred to for the first time in 1325 as a prison when the lord of Annecy paid Jean de Monthoux, the lord of Isle, for food for two prisoners. In 1355, Count Amadeus III of Geneva was awarded "the right to mint gold and silver on his land" by the Emperor Charles IV of the Holy Empire. A construction campaign led to the creation of a minting workshop which ceased activity at the end of the 14th century. The Geneva family died out. Annecy and the Geneva region were attached to the Duchy of Savoie and Duke Amadeus VIII gave the residence to the Monthoux family. At the end of the 16th century, the house which sheltered the courthouse, became known as the Palais de Justice de l'Ile. After the 18th century, the building was used for administrative functions, but also continued to be used as a prison up until 1864 when a new prison was built. This has since been destroyed. The Palais de l'Ile became a home for the elderly between 1865 and 1880. At the time, Annecy Municipal Council made plans to demolish the Palais de l'Ile in order to make room for baths, but the project was abandoned. The building was used temporarily as a school for stone carvers and carpenters, a gymnasium and accommodation. The novelist Andre Theuriet and Charles Suisse, the Inspector for Historic Monuments, spoke out against the planned demolition. On 16 February 1900, the Palais de l'Ile was listed as a historic monument and a first phase of renovation work was launched. The final phase of restoration dates from 1983-1985.

3 passage de l'Île 74000 Annecy
- Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc -
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Date and time

  • From 15/06/2026 to 30/09/2026

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Conseil Départemental de la Haute-Savoie - 29/11/2025
www.hautesavoiexperience.fr
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Open period

From 15/06 to 30/09.

Contact

Phone : 04 50 45 00 33

Email : info@lac-annecy.com

Website : https://www.lac-annecy.com

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/lacannecy.tourisme

Location complements

IGN Top 25 3431/0T and 3432/OT
in Annecy, head for the Hotel and the Plage de l'Impérial, where free parking is available.

Topo guides and map references

Map references :
Top 25 IGN 3431 OT and 3432 OT

Tricky passages

Depending on weather conditions, some sections may be tricky, such as the ascent to Tournette.

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾