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Unveil the Charm of Annecy-le-vieux

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Located in the heart of Haute-Savoie, Annecy-le-vieux offers a variety of activities and remarkable sites to visit. Start with a walk along the stunning Lake Annecy, where you can enjoy water activities or simply take in the spectacular views. Hiking enthusiasts will love the many marked trails, such as Mont Veyrier, which provides breathtaking panoramas. Don't miss the Parc des Glaisins for a fam...See more

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Circuit de l'Albanais - Cycling circuit
1.8 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) Please note that the Pont de l'Abime is currently closed until summer 2027. To complete this loop, after Gruffy, follow the signs for Allèves, cross the Chéran at the Pont de Banges, then head back in the direction of Cusy. 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
1.9 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 loop: Plateau des Bornes Sud
2.1 km

Cycling loop: Plateau des Bornes Sud

Start by following the Pont de la Caille Circuit, and then continue through Cruseilles. Departure point / TER: Annecy Length: 90 km Difficulty: red Total ascent: 1200 m Direction: clockwise Landmarks and connections : Allonzier-la-Caille (separation from Circuit du pont de la Caille n°7); Cruseilles (separation from Circuit du Salève n°20); les Petits Pierres D27 (junction with Plateau des Bornes nord n°24); Etaux (separation from Plateau des Bornes nord); La Roche-sur-Foron (junction with Tour des Glières n°45) TER station: La Roche-sur-Foron You start out on the same route as Circuit du pont de la Caille n°7 via Meythet and Metz-Tessy. First stop: the impressive Pont de la Caille bridge, which you must cross with your bike in hand. Then climb to Cruseilles (4 km along the main road). At the Dronières lake, take the lovely D27 with its shady bends. The Mont-Bené forest detour takes you to Chapelle-Rambaud, the summit of the Bornes plateau. On the descent to La Roche-sur-Foron, be cautious as you cross the RN203 and vigilant as you wind your way through the town, before arriving on the beautiful road to Thorens (D2). This final, hilly stretch of countryside runs beneath the cliffs of the Plateau des Glières and the Parmelan. In July and August, the Château de Thorens is open to individual visitors. It was here that François de Sales lived, having been born a little further down the road, in another château that no longer exists. Above all, it was here that the union of the County of Nice and the Duchy of Savoy with France was signed. Minister Cavour was a regular visitor to Château de Thorens, where he worked on Italian unity. These facts were brought back into the news on the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the reunion treaty of March 24, 1860.

90 km
Medium
74000 Annecy
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Tour du Semnoz - Cycling rout
2.1 km

Tour du Semnoz - Cycling rout

This moderately difficult climb begins with a shaded woodland ascent to reach the Col de Leschaux (897m), followed by a descent into the Vallée du Chéran, before finishing along the western side of the Semnoz. A medium-difficulty route, it begins with a shady forest climb to the Col de Leschaux (897 m), followed by a plunge down to the Chéran valley. The route ends on the western flank of the Semnoz. Points of interest This is a great tour that allows you to take a look at the picturesque landscapes and sites in the heart of the Parc des Bauges. Discover the Diable and Abîme bridges, the Prérouge cave and the Chéran gorges. Cycling tip For the panoramic option, calculate the time to climb to the Col de Leschaux before the warm season. Direction of travel: clockwise Landmarks and connections: Sévrier (turn off with the Circuit de Leschaux n°8); Col de Leschaux; Gruffy (turn off with the Circuit de l'Albanais n°11 and Annecy-Aix les Bains n°51). Description: Apart from the road that runs along the Vallée du Chéran, (the only way out of the mountains), Coeur des Bauges is defended on all sides by high ridges, of which Leschaux is the lowest. 12km long with 480m of elevation change (with an average incline of 4%) and an even profile, it is the most popular route for cycling in the Haute Savoie and is perfect for beginners. To reach the foot of the mountain (RD912), leave the Voie Verte at the Port de Sévrier and follow the departmental road n°1508 for 1.5km towards Annecy, which you will reach after making a delicate left turn. Once you cross the ridge and reach the Vallée du Chéran (RD911), look out for a right turn onto the Route d'Allèves, which will take you to Annecy. But beforehand, we recommend that you make the 2km round trip to see the impressive Abîme bridge, it's worth it!

4 h
52 km
Medium
74000 Annecy
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Impérial Palace
1.7 km

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
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La Rotonde des Trésoms
3.3 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!

15 boulevard de la Corniche 74000 Annecy
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Impérial Palace
1.7 km

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
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Novotel Annecy Centre
2.4 km

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
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