Domaine de la Caille: Discover La balme-de-sillingy and Surroundings

This loop starts at the La Balme de Sillingy cemetery and takes in the fabulous Mandallaz massif, with its panoramic views over the Annecy basin. The Mandallaz mountain is a pre-Alpine range separated to the north from the Salève by the Val des Usses and the Pont de la Caille. Easily visible from the surrounding villages, this itinerary takes you to the southern end of the mountain, overlooking La Balme de Sillingy. A popular spot for caving, the area is home to numerous caves and underground cavities that trace the history of the massif, and you can discover some of the most remarkable on your walk: the Grotte du Curé, the Grotte du Maquis, which sheltered several resistance fighters during the Second World War, and the Grotte de Lesvaux, which in 1977 revealed the presence of skeletons dating back to Neolithic times. Following this mostly wooded trail, you'll reach the 900-metre-high Tête de la Mandallaz, a superb viewpoint over Lake Annecy and the Annecy conurbation, the Alps and the Montagne d'Age opposite.

This equestrian loop will make you discover the different panoramas around Marlioz. Your departure will be at "Chez les Gays". This itinerary is multi-practice (equestrian, pedestrian and mountain bike), so be careful for the safety of all. This hilly path mixing forests, meadows, riversides and villages will make you travel through Haute-Savoie. Numerous viewpoints on the Crêt de la Neige, the Aravis massif or even the Mont-Blanc await on your path. Equestrian centres are located on your path. This itinerary is marked for three practice (equestrian, pedestrian and mountain bike), be careful for the safety of all practitioners.

A 1.5 km discovery trail on Poisy Marsh. A theme walk that’s fun for children and dotted with information panels about the plant and animal life on the Marsh. This family-friendly itinerary is accessible to pushchair and wheelchair users. You may well see dragonflies, common frogs, common toads, newts and various birds such as the Eurasian reed warbler and the black kite. Drinking water is available at the departure point, as well as an observatory and picnic tables.

This family-friendly loop takes you through the undergrowth of the Cure and offers a panoramic view of Lake Annecy. In Charly, visit the 15th-century chapel. There is a communal gîte beside it. Walk along the banks of the Bougerie Lake and admire the view over Lake Geneva and the Alps. Mont-Sion forms a natural link between the Salève ad Vuache areas and is crossed by the pilgrims' road to Santiago de Compostela.

This family loop lets you stroll along the paths and small local roads of the village of Cuvat and discover a panoramic view of Lake Annecy. In Charly, visit the 15th-century chapel. There is a communal gîte beside it. Walk along the banks of the Bougerie Lake and admire the view over Lake Geneva and the Alps. Mont-Sion forms a natural link between the Salève ad Vuache areas and is crossed by the pilgrims' road to Santiago de Compostela.

Eaysy walking track, suitable for families. A good way to discover local point of interests et point of view on Albanais and Alpes.

Discover the "Nature & Sens" trail, a barefoot route for a unique sensory experience. The course is 900 meters long. There are over 50 suggestions and tests to do! Take the time to experience and exchange with your friends and family, and allow between 1h30 and 2h for the walk, or more if you're very curious about nature.

Land Art is a contemporary artistic endeavour which uses the natural world and its materials as its subject matter and which is a place to question man's relationship with the environment. We invite you to enjoy an authentic experience at the Chosal farm, on our ART & NATURE trail! Today, artistic activity extends to practices and aesthetics broader than land'art. Annual artist residencies remain the DNA of the site, enriching the Art & Nature trail with new works every year. Allow an hour and a half to walk around the trail, or even longer to enjoy the more than 30 works.

Four interpretation panels explain the history of the site, the bridges and the old thermal baths.

An easy cycle trail for enjoying local nature and culture. You will discover the old market town of Cruseilles, the Dronières and the Coudrets. Leaving from: Post office car park or wildlife park car park Tourist area: Cruseilles region Maximum altitude: 850 metres

Farm visit and discovery of food produced by Mother Nature. Horticultural and kitchen garden greenhouses. Meet donkeys and other farm animals. La Ferme de Chosal is an educational farm where children can celebrate their birthdays, take part in mini-internships, experience sensory trails, go for walks with a donkey, discover the greenhouses where flowers and vegetable seedlings are produced and sold, and the gardens, and stroll along the Art and Nature trail. Our eco-boutique also offers vegetables from the Ferme de Chosal and from natural, sustainable agriculture (you can also subscribe to our vegetable baskets), as well as local produce. Our natural and unusual cabins await you to unwind and relax in an ideal setting on the banks of the Usses river. We also have rooms available for corporate seminars.

This beautiful manor dated from the 15th century is located in the heart of the village of Chaumont close to the hiking paths of Vuache. Stage of Santiago de Compostella pilgrimage between Geneva and Annecy. Possibility to enjoy your breakfast in the garden during the high season. Non-smoker accommodation. Room "Zen" : 2 single beds or a double bed. View on the yard and on the castle's ruin. Big private bathroom fitted with a shower, a hairdryer, a shampoo and a toilet. Room "Romantique" : 1 double bed (140 cm). View on the church and on the Vuache. Big private bathroom fitted with a bathtub, a hairdryer, a shampoo and a toilet. Languages spoken : French, English, German, Italian, Swedish and Danish.

Annecy Rando Nature offers mountain outings on different themes and of varying duration: Hiking, Trail, Nordic Walking, Edible plants, Bivouac, Trek, Orienteering, ... Annecy Rando Nature offers mountain outings around Lake Annecy to take advantage of the surrounding massifs or in other more remote areas. The common denominator is the mountain environment.

Guidon is both a bike shop and a cycling school. Our three instructors and mechanics will be able to advise you on riding, techniques, equipment and how to take good care of your bike. Our team offers: - Enduro MTB outings - Electric MTB outings as a family or with friends - Courses to improve your technical skills for people of all ages. - Enduro day trips with shuttle service - MTB and electric MTB hire Guidon is also a shop and a repair workshop. We can bring our services directly to your holiday accommodation thanks to our two mobile workshops (one is a cargo bike and the other is a service van).

Organization of hiking days and stays in France, Europe, Morocco, etc. Tours depart from Frangy and St Julien, with transport by mini-bus. Discovery and/or physical effort, comfort and gastronomy are our trademarks. For 25 years now, Changez d'Air has been offering a varied program of walking tours of the Alps, the islands of the Mediterranean, the great hiking trails such as Compostela, and excursions in Switzerland and the major cities of Europe. We also organize "gourmet hiking" days, combining the discovery of a nearby region with a good meal in a local restaurant. We also organize school outings and company seminars.

Logis de France with a restaurant serving traditional home cooking. Located near the Arcadium. Rooms for 1-4 guests / adjoining rooms available. We would like to welcome you for your business trips and holidays. Full-board, half-board and B&B available. Delicious dishes made using fresh produce.

Père Fouettard, Père Gourmand, the Nutcracker and Mother Christmas open the gates to the Grand Parc de Noël. Visits and encounters with the characters and guaranteed fun with the ecological ice rink and the biggest tree maze. Explore the Great Christmas Park New: The Kingdom of the Nutcrackers Welcome to the Kingdom of the Nutcrackers, who watch over Santa Claus and his world on a daily basis. Their mission is of the utmost importance: to watch over the spirit and values of Christmas. Throughout the day, one of them will tell you one of his fabulous stories, filled with the magic of Christmas. Finally, try your hand at the ecological skating rink and the world's largest tree labyrinth: over a kilometer of walkways on which you'll have to find your way back. Accessible to all. Catering : Just before or just after your visit, settle into the Grand Parc de Noël, for a warm, seasonal moment in the heart of the Park. On the program: the famous raclette, with cheeses, potatoes and charcuterie, all sourced from local producers. For your convenience, the Grand Parc d'Andilly is multiplying its food (raclette, fondue, soup, waffles, pancakes, etc.) and souvenir outlets with several locations around the site.

France's 8th largest theme park, the Grand Parc d'Andilly welcomes you with its four universes that punctuate the year. Discover the different worlds of the Grand Parc d'Andilly, designed and run by the Petit Pays association. - Les Grandes Médiévales d'Andilly, a 5-day festival in the heart of the Middle Ages in spring. - The Grand Parc d'Andilly in summer - Le Hameau du Père Noël open from spring to early winter. -Le Grand Parc in winter

In the heart of an area of greenery on the shores of a lake, come and explore around forty miniature gardens representing the landscapes of the Haute-Savoie foreland in original, highly floral creations.

Unique in France, the National Collection currently comprises 350 trees of 145 different varieties, including some rare specimens. Stop off at the Tourist Information Point to discover this collection. After submitting an application to the Conservatoire des Collections Végétales Spécialisées (CCVS) in 2016, the cherry blossom collection was awarded the "Collection Nationale" label. This collection will enable you to discover all the diversity offered by these trees (flowering, foliage, bark...). Pure white, dark pink, pale pink, and rare colors (yellow, purple red, green), these single flowers with 5 petals, or double flowers with up to 100 petals, offer an incredible spectacle in spring. Autumn and winter are just as exceptional, thanks to colorful foliage and bark that can sometimes resemble jewels. This collection is also a way of safeguarding cherry tree varieties, some of which have only one surviving specimen in Japan today. This collaborative initiative strengthens the cultural ties between France and Japan. The collection was inaugurated in 2014 by the Japanese vice-consul, who was very surprised to find these plants in Haute-Savoie. This was the occasion for a grand celebration attended by the people of Haute-Savoie and numerous Japanese nationals. With the aim of expanding this collection, the site hopes in the long term to be able to accommodate more than 500 trees of 250 to 300 different varieties, not only cherry trees, but also other plants from Asia (Japanese maple, caramel tree, peonies...).

The Balme de Sillingy lake is accessible all year round for family outings.

マツマエ ベニユタカ ( 松前紅豊 ) 'Beni yutaka' can be translated as abundant red. Its large, semi-double pale pink flowers hemmed in deep pink are delicately fragrant. Its bronze-green foliage opens after flowering. Its orange-red autumn foliage complements its glossy brown bark. Tree: rounded, 5 m high Flower: light pink, semi-double Flowering season: April

Created by Mr. André Charlier at the Rond-Chêne arboretum in Esneux, Belgium, this cherry tree is named after its creator's granddaughter. It has the particularity of flowering in autumn and again at the end of winter. It produces beautiful, single white flowers. Tree: splayed, 8 m high Flower: white, single Flowering period: late March and October/November

マツマエ ベニユタカ ( 松前紅豊 ) 'Beni yutaka' can be translated as abundant red. Its large, semi-double pale pink flowers hemmed in deep pink are delicately fragrant. Its bronze-green foliage opens after flowering. Its orange-red autumn foliage complements its glossy brown bark. Tree: rounded, 5 m high Flower: light pink, semi-double Flowering season: April

Discover this viewpoint offering a panoramic view of the Vuache and the Choisy plain.

アマノガワ (天の川) 'Amanogawa' means the river of paradise, or the Milky Way. Its abundant light-pink blossoms are delicately scented. This easy-to-place cherry has become very popular in Europe. Its foliage takes on beautiful orange-yellow colors in autumn. Tree: upright, 5 m high Flower: light pink, semi-double Flowering time: end of April

This little cherry tree, still too little used in our gardens, was introduced in 1907 by E.H. Wilson, who sent seeds from central China. Its leaves take on a magnificent yellow hue in autumn. Tree: upright, 6 m tall Flower: white, single Flowering season: April

Saint-Martin church in La Balme-de-Sillingy

In an old renovated inn, Eric the Chef and his wife Séverine will welcome you warmly for a traditonal or bistro-style meal in the heart of Albanais country.

In the centre of town, a wide choice of pizzas, paninis, bruschettas, hamburgers, chips, lasagne, nuggets, etc.

In a rustic setting, we offer you our specialities: diots au vin blanc, fondue, raclette....Suggestions of the moment.

The M, a gourmet restaurant, offers quality cuisine, simple and refined, a personalized welcome, a breathtaking panorama and many other secrets of which Domaine des Avenières is full. After a long and very rewarding experience in haute gastronomy at the Château des Avenières restaurant, the Odin family decided to turn the page in 2017 to create a new restaurant, the M, a gourmet restaurant whose chic and elegant brasserie concept perfectly illustrates their state of mind and their conception of the business: to be as close as possible to customers, offering them a sensory experience in harmony with nature via quality, simple and refined terroir cuisine, a personalized welcome, a breathtaking panorama, and many other secrets in which the Domaine des Avenières abounds.

In the heart of the city, a friendly place. Tasty dishes mainly made ​​with local and seasonal products.

Fondue, raclette, tartiflette, as well as Café de Paris sirloin steak, fish, salads, grilled meats and a regularly changing seasonal menu. In the authentic atmosphere of an 18th-century building, in the very heart of the pedestrian area of Le Pâquier, Cédric and his team invite you to discover cuisine with or without cheese: local specialities for discerning gourmets that you can enjoy by the fireplace in the winter or on the terrace in the summer.

In the heart of the old town, our restaurant welcomes you to an authentic setting all year round. The refreshing temperatures of the banks of the canal in the summer and the fireside in the winter. With family or friends, savour the regional specialities in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

This beautiful manor dated from the 15th century is located in the heart of the village of Chaumont close to the hiking paths of Vuache. Stage of Santiago de Compostella pilgrimage between Geneva and Annecy. Possibility to enjoy your breakfast in the garden during the high season. Non-smoker accommodation. Room "Zen" : 2 single beds or a double bed. View on the yard and on the castle's ruin. Big private bathroom fitted with a shower, a hairdryer, a shampoo and a toilet. Room "Romantique" : 1 double bed (140 cm). View on the church and on the Vuache. Big private bathroom fitted with a bathtub, a hairdryer, a shampoo and a toilet. Languages spoken : French, English, German, Italian, Swedish and Danish.

Simple accommodation in the centre of a pretty little village. Gite open to all: Compostela pilgrims, hikers ‘In the footsteps of the Huguenots’, ‘Les chemins du soleil’ mountain bikers. Dormitory with 12 beds. Shower and toilet. Fully equipped kitchen. View of the medieval castle ruins.

In an old house (renovated in 2011) for 2 people. Ground floor: equipped kitchen, bathroom, double sofa bed. Upstairs, a mezzanine with 1 double bed. Balcony, bike storage, parking. WiFi internet access. In an old house (refurbished in 2011) for 2 to 4 people. On the ground floor, a fitted kitchen, a bathroom, a sofa bed (2 places). On the first floor, a mezzanin with 2 big beds. Balcony, little booth for your bikes, parking lot. WiFi.

Geneviève welcomes you all year round to her bed and breakfast. She will serve you delicious breakfasts based on homemade or farm products. The guest rooms are located on the first floor of our house. Panoramic view of Mont Blanc, Parmelan, Tournette. Close to Annecy and Geneva, come and stop off in the charming little village of Chaumont at the foot of Mont Vuache. Nearby: hiking trails, Santiago de Compostela and ‘In the footsteps of the Huguenots’ routes, waterfall, climbing, ruins of the Château de Chaumont, orientation table, educational farm, Auberge du Pralet.

Logis de France with a restaurant serving traditional home cooking. Located near the Arcadium. Rooms for 1-4 guests / adjoining rooms available. We would like to welcome you for your business trips and holidays. Full-board, half-board and B&B available. Delicious dishes made using fresh produce.

. 1 bedroom for 4 people (1 double bed + 2 bunk beds) . 2 rooms for 2 people (2 single beds in each room). Meals available at the inn.

If you need to rest, to recharge your batteries, to be in a quiet place to revise or to stay for a while in the region, the Maison du Grand Pré welcomes you for an individual stay in a quiet place, in a warm and caring environment. 10 km from Annecy, in a quiet and restful place, enjoy the warm welcome of the sisters of the Cross. You will find 16 single or double rooms with private bathroom, restaurant, wellness area (sauna, hammam, massages possible) as well as 6 rooms for your meetings, seminars, physical or artistic activities. Private parking.

Hôtel Novel welcomes guests to a warm setting with a friendly team. The hotel is on a leafy street to the lake in the beautiful town of Annecy. Our 68 stylish and functional rooms were renovated in 2012 (3 disabled-friendly). Our fully air-conditioned hotel lies in a quiet area with free public car parks and free Wi-Fi. Soak up our two shaded terraces at the restaurant and bar. Groups are welcome and we provide tours so you can explore our beautiful region. Free coach parking.