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This page guides you through the attractions and activities accessible from Annecy-le-Vieux, Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, perfect for enriching your stay. Discover the beauty of Lake Annecy, often called the "jewel of the French Alps," where you can enjoy various water activities such as sailing, paddleboarding, or simply a refreshing swim. Hikers will love the many marked trails in the region, nota...See more

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Circuit de l'Albanais - Cycling circuit
1.2 km

Circuit de l'Albanais - Cycling circuit

A lovely pastoral circuit that takes you over the Pont de l'Abîme. Departure point / TER: Annecy Length: 74 km Difficulty: red Total ascent: 620 m Direction: clockwise Landmarks and connections: Cusy (continuation to Aix-les Bains via route no. 51); Rumilly (possible connections with routes 12, 13, 14 and 15) TER station: Rumilly (with possible return train to Annecy) To reach the famous Pont de l'Abîme, first take the D5 from Annecy (ZI du Vovray, route de Vieugy). You'll then follow the rolling hills of the Semnoz, on the edge of the Massif des Bauges regional nature park, until you cross the Chéran torrent at a height of almost 100 metres, with a view of the Tours Saint-Jacques, astonishing isolated cliffs overlooking the gorge. Pictures to be taken! Past the village of Cusy, you'll have the pleasure of crossing a small, easy pass, the Goléron, before descending rapidly into the heart of the Albanais region. Crossing the national road at St-Félix requires a little caution. The quiet départementale 53 then takes you to the outskirts of Rumilly, home of the Téfal factories since 1961 (with factory outlet!). Once you've reached the Place d'Armes, you'll be directed to Rue du Pont Neuf. But it would be a shame to follow the signs without discovering the town! Turn left into Place de l'Hôtel de Ville with its arcades. From there, stroll with bike in hand through the little streets and squares with their Renaissance facades. You're sure to find a welcoming terrace for a break! You'll return on the D16, known as the Route des Creuses, where you'll need to keep your wits about you until you reach the hairpin bends crossing the stream of the same name. After a second winding valley, at the first roundabout you'll be directed to Annecy via the quiet lanes of the Seynod commune.

5 h
77 km
Medium
74000 Annecy
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Traversée du Clergeon - Cycling circuit
1.5 km

Traversée du Clergeon - Cycling circuit

One of three sports crossings of a beautiful link which lengthens between Aix-les-Bains and Seyssel, with possibility of a small pedestrian ascent in the summit Direction: clockwise. Landmarks and connections: Rumilly (common route from Annecy with the Boucle du Fier n°15 ); Chautagne villages in common with the other two crossings of the triptych; Val-de-Fier (common route with the Boucle du Fier at the exit from the gorges). TER station: Rumilly (allowing you to skip the first 20 km of flat terrain). Description:This Traversée differs from the other two (Chambotte n°12 and Sapenay n°13) from Rumilly, where you follow the Boucle du Fier n°15 for 4 km on the RD31 to the Bauriant bridge. From here, the road gradually climbs via the RD317 and RD231 to the thick Clergeon state forest. The road culminates at 979 m, the highest of the three Traversées. To reach and exceed 1000 m, you can take a short, signposted walk to the Clergeon cross (bring sneakers instead of wedges!). The view from the summit rock over Lac du Bourget, which appears like a Norwegian fjord, is astonishing, while on the other side, behind the Albanais plain, the Aravis massif and Mont-Blanc can be seen as a backdrop. Be careful on the descent! At the halfway point, the gradient exceeds 10% for two kilometers, and this plunge into the Chautagne region takes place in front of a "monster" of mountain bike touring: the Grand Colombier. If this is your next objective, the ascent to Le Clergeon in the opposite direction will be a good preparation! Once you've reached the plain, you'll find the common routes of Traversées de la Chambotte n°12 and Traversées du Sapenay n°13, which you'll follow through the Val-de-Fier gorges, before joining Boucle du Fier n°15 and returning to Annecy.

5 h
92 km
Medium
74000 Annecy
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Cycling itinerary: Annecy / Aix les Bains
1.7 km

Cycling itinerary: Annecy / Aix les Bains

Recommended for cycle tourists passing through the area via Chambéry, Les Echelles and Valence. Goes via the Pont de l'Abîme. Direction of travel: north/south Landmarks and connections: Cusy (junction with Circuit de l'Albanais no. 11) TER station: Aix-les-Bains This low-difficulty connecting route has many attractions. Firstly, it allows you to visit the spa town of Aix-les-Bains Aix-les-Bains and, above all, to Lac du Bourget. On foot or by bike, you can stroll between the Grand Port and the Petit Port along more than a kilometer of shaded esplanade. What's more, the TER will take you directly back to Annecy. Optional: You can extend the route as far as Chambéry (some 20 km of flat, landscaped road, part of it along the lake and the rest on a greenway). You can also return by train, or if you prefer, you can explore the signposted circuits of Savoie, starting with the Tour du Lac du Bourget and its variants. In this case, you can take advantage of the many accommodation options available in Aix-les-Bains or Le Bourget-du-Lac (including camping). Another advantage is that it offers a superb section for long-distance cyclists from Switzerland or Germany, for example, on their north-south journey (which generally continues via Les Echelles, Valence and the Rhône Valley for some, or via the Maurienne, the Fréjus rail tunnel and Italy for others). In all cases, this connecting route passes over the spectacular site of the Pont de l'Abîme, which also makes it interesting in its own right. After the bridge and the crossing of Cusy, the route is entirely downhill, along the Sierroz torrent, with a few beautiful curves set in gorges.

46 km
Easy
74000 Annecy
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Impérial Palace
611 m

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. If you need to get together and celebrate your private or professional events, the Impérial Palace can organise your stays, meals, cocktails and coordinate all your events in the Impérial - Grand Annecy Convention Centre, located in the same building, which offers a wide choice of 19 conference and banqueting rooms, most with a view of the lake in the background. 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
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Mobilboard Segway, electric bikes and scooters
2 km

Mobilboard Segway, electric bikes and scooters

Let Mobilboard Annecy add a new dimension to your Segway experience, with alternative guided tours in and around the city, and nature excursions in the surrounding mountains... We offer authentic tours, made up of original, surprising and fun experiences. Whether on Segway gyro-pods, city bikes, electric bikes or electric scooters, our activities are specially designed for those who want to share real encounters, immerse themselves in Annecy, (re)discover the city and its surroundings, while being surprised by fun and accessible activities. Segway gyropods: The gyropod is a gentle, electric, single-seater, self-stabilized vehicle with two parallel wheels. Your guide will show you how it works, in a simple yet entertaining way. Our 1 to 2-hour rides will be punctuated by anecdotes about Annecy, and you'll be able to stroll along the lake, in the old town and along the Thiou River with a feast for the eyes. City bikes: Our muscle bikes are specially designed to provide optimum comfort with every pedal stroke. Enjoy a pleasant ride as a couple or with friends, with ergonomic saddles and an ideal riding posture to preserve your well-being throughout the journey. The opportunity to cycle the entire length of Lake Annecy is an unforgettable experience, offering breathtaking panoramas along 42 kilometers of sparkling shores. Admire the turquoise-blue waters, bordered by the majestic mountains of the French Alps.

8 place aux Bois 74000 Annecy
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IGN cards

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

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La Rotonde des Trésoms
2.1 km

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!

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Impérial Palace
611 m

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. If you need to get together and celebrate your private or professional events, the Impérial Palace can organise your stays, meals, cocktails and coordinate all your events in the Impérial - Grand Annecy Convention Centre, located in the same building, which offers a wide choice of 19 conference and banqueting rooms, most with a view of the lake in the background. 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
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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! 🌳🥾