Unveiling Allonzier-la-caille's hidden treasures

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

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.

A long climb through forest to the summit of the Salève. During the descent, take the time to stop at the Plan du Salève and savour the breathtaking panorama from the viewpoint indicator. Gradient: 5%

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

This family hike, through the countryside, offers you an exceptional panorama of the Parmelan, Tournette and Bauges massifs and others. On a clear and unobstructed day, you will be able to see Lake Annecy! This bucolic stroll will be the occasion for a "relaxing" moment. Accessible all year round, each season will draw a different scenery (in autumn and winter, ask the Town Hall of Groisy for the hunting days). We won't say any more, ...nice walk, following the yellow signs! Post-it : - Bottle filled (no water point) - Trail shoes or hiking boots - Small plastic bag in the rucksack (no rubbish bins on the course) - binoculars for panoramas! Travel smart : - Take the bus: line 80 from Annecy bus station (all year round). Information from the SIBRA (sibra.fr)... stop about 3km from the start of the hike. - Or by train: all year round from Annecy SNCF railway station (ter.sncf.com)... stop about 1.2km from the start of the hike.

Discover this mountain bike route between the village of Groisy and Villy-le Bouveret.

Discover this mountain bike route between the village of Groisy and Villy-le Bouveret.

A short, quiet, gentle family walk through the forest, discovering the magnificent, isolated Iselet mountain pasture and a panoramic view over Annecy. Take advantage of the Dronières leisure center at the start or finish of your hike! Go : Les Dronnières - Alpage de l'Iselet : 1h 05 min Return: Les Dronnières - Alpage de l'Iselet Alpage de l'Iselet - Les Dronières via Mare de l'Iselet : 1h10

Family-friendly tour of Lac des Dronières, accessible with baby carriages. Start: Cruseilles tennis courts parking lot Tourist area: Pays de Cruseilles

This time, it's not in the trees, but under the trees that we'll be taking you on a journey this summer, as the Cruseilles adventure trail has been equipped with a sort of "escape game" in the forest... Who will dare to set off in search of the riddles scattered in the heart of the Dronières forest? You'll have to use your powers of deduction, observation and orientation if you want to find your way back... Ready for the challenge? Get your sneakers on!

Zip wires, walkways, toboggans, Tarzan creepers, nets to cross... you will play in complete safety on our paths equipped with a continuous safety line. A fabulous journey at the heart of the Dronières forest awaits you! More than 78 workshops in the trees and 15 zip wires including two of more than 120 m await you in the course of a discovery route and a vertigo route. Tactiq aventures also offers via ferrata, mountain biking and canyoning trips for which you will find all the information on the website. For the adventure route under 16s must be accompanied by an adult on the activities.

Come and discover or rediscover the pleasure of flying from tree to tree, and share special, unique moments with family and friends... New workshops to discover! Book online before you come (places are limited). Tyrolean traverses, footbridges, slides, Tarzan lianas, nets to cross... you can move around the course in complete safety thanks to the continuous lifeline. A fabulous journey through the heart of the Dronières forest awaits you! Tactiq aventures also offers via Ferrata, mountain biking and canyoning trips, all of which you can find out more about on the website. For the adventure course, under-16s must be accompanied by an adult of legal age. an adult of legal age.

A course for little adventurers and thrill-seekers! In the heart of the forest, between 2.50 m and 3.5 m high, 15 workshops and 2 zip lines will turn children into real Tarzans! Tyrolean traverses, footbridges, slides, Tarzan lianas, nets to cross... you can move around the course in complete safety thanks to the continuous lifeline. A fabulous journey through the heart of the Dronières forest awaits you! Tactiq aventures also offers via Ferrata, mountain biking and canyoning trips, all of which you can find out more about on the website. For the adventure course, under-16s must be accompanied by an adult of legal age. an adult of legal age.

Come and have an unforgettable time with your friends on our Vertige course reserved for "branch acrobatics"!

An ideal birthday party for young adventurers! Children can take advantage of the Parc des Dronières' discovery trail and facilities.

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.

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.

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.

This very old church is located in the center of Allonzier-la-Caille, below the town hall. The church is very old, but impossible to date precisely. It is known that Allonzier had a parish priest in 1411, named Monseigneur Jean de Bertrands; the church was attached to the diocese of Geneva. In 1660, it was destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt between 1829 and 1841, and is dedicated to Saint Martin. The bells date from 1869 and weigh 945 and 455 kg.

Over a hundred meters above the gorge, this footbridge offers an incredible view of the bridge and the landscape.

The view from the Charles Albert bridge is breathtaking! On one side, the Usses gorges, and on the other, a breathtaking panorama of part of the Aravis mountain range.

From the Crêt de la Dame, discover the magnificent panorama of Lake Annecy and the Aravis mountain range.

Over a hundred meters above the old baths, this footbridge offers an incredible view of the surrounding landscape.

A bridge dating from 1839, representing the industrial engineering know-how of the period. The bridge has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1966. It is also one of the 25 emblematic tourist sites in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The idea of building a suspension bridge was approved in 1834 by King Charles-Albert, Duke of Savoy, who gave his name to the structure. 180m long and 147m high, the bridge is now entirely pedestrianized. Historically, crossing the gorges of the river Usses was difficult and dangerus. From the 18th century, the introdution of a new era of the appeasement of a dispute between the Calvinist Republic of Geneva and the Catholic Duchy of Savoy revitalised the Annecy - Geneva route, requiring a definite need for a suspention bridge. Savoy was under the authority of the House of Savoy, but it was engineers from the French Ponts et Chaussée establishment of engeneering that were retained, M. Belin and M. Lehaitre. Work began on March 10, 1838 and would last 16 months.

Over a hundred metres above the gorge, this footbridge offers an incredible view of the bridge and the landscape.

From this vantage point, you can enjoy a fine view of Annecy's iconic peaks, particularly the Parmelan.

Cuvat Church

The old town of Cruseilles revolves around the Place de la Halle. For centuries, this square was the vital center of the town. Here, the past can be read on the facades and the footsteps of history echo on the cobblestones.

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.

L'Auberges des Bornes is located in an old building transformed into a restaurant in 2005. You will find traditional and Savoyard food. You can also enjoy themed evenings every month.

An elegant restaurant where refined cuisine is reinvented using local and seasonal produce. La Table de l'Impérial restaurant, located opposite Lake Annecy, is a must for food lovers. Its seasonal cuisine showcases local flavours through gourmet dishes that are delicately prepared. The chef creates elegant dishes that combine tradition and modernity, while the wine selection enhances each tasting experience. Combining authenticity and elegance, La Table de l'Impérial offers a unique experience to be shared in a contemporary and friendly atmosphere.

An elegant setting for a table full of Italian-influenced flavours! Thanks to the large picture windows, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Lake Annecy... an invitation to contemplate! Located in the rotunda of the Casino Impérial, Riva's elegant, modern setting offers Italian-inspired cuisine, as well as traditional dishes and daily specials. From 8pm, the restaurant plunges into the atmosphere of traditional games or poker tournaments. Please note that the restaurant is closed during tournaments. For groups, menu packages with game tickets are available by prior arrangement. As this is the heart of the casino, access is strictly reserved for adults, on presentation of proof of identity. Passports are required for non-Schengen citizens.

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

Restaurant serving specialities from Savoy and fresh fish from the lakes nearby. Enjoy our wines directly selected from local wine-growers. Breakfast and brunch 7 days a week. Specialities from Savoy and fish from the lakes nearby, wines directly selected from local wine-growers. New! Le Ramoneur serves sweet and savoury breakfasts from 09.00 am, and brunch at 11.00 am. At the heart of the old town near the landing stage, the Chevallay family have been serving gourmets since 1923 and welcome diners 7 days a week.

Built at the beginning of the 20th century, this château is dedicated to calm, harmony and the pleasures of life: princely salons, bistronomic cuisine. A 60-hectare park with panoramic views of the mountains from Mont Blanc to Lake Annecy. The Domaine des Avenières will satisfy the most demanding epicureans. Set in a 60-hectare park in Haute-Savoie, this singular place was inaugurated in 1907 by an eccentric couple. Now a Relais et Châteaux hotel since 2014, the château has preserved its original features, such as the chapel in gold mosaics, the exceptional site, the spellbindingly charming rooms, the creative and refined cuisine, and the comfort and well-being services, all of which invite you to honor the finer things in life with poetry, romance and passion.

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.

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.

A beautiful building with swimming pool, you will appreciate the warm welcome at La Chenaz, just as you will enjoy your stay, as everything is provided in these two pleasant guest rooms. Elegant attic rooms in a beautiful villa with swimming pool, summer kitchen and garden between Geneva and Annecy. Pleasant setting, close to the route de Saint Jacques de Compostelle. Table d'hôtes on request. Chambre "Rose" for 2 pers. with 2 single beds, private shower room and WC. Chambre "Jaune" for 2 pers. with 1 x 160 cm double bed, private shower room and WC. Garden, pétanque court, swimming pool, private parking.

The hotel Les Terrasses welcomes you in the center of Annecy for your stay in a room with breakfast option. Access to a large shaded garden and several terraces. Private pay parking and bike rental. A warm welcome! A family-run hotel for four generations, Sarah and her team will welcome you with a smile in a warm and relaxing setting. Come and relax in our shady garden and discover all our other services! Just a stone's throw from Annecy's pedestrian streets and old town, you'll find the ideal room for your vacation or business trip. You can choose a double or twin bedded room, as well as our family rooms. Each room has its own bathroom or shower (shower gel, hairdryer and towel warmer), telephone, wifi, television, safe, desk, mini-fridge, courtesy tray and air conditioning. Breakfast is optional. We offer a continental buffet. We'd like you to discover our local products. A bar service with cocktails and local wines is also available. Come and enjoy your coffee-croissant or sip your cocktail on the deckchairs in our garden! Private parking (subject to availability). We also offer a bicycle rental service: fully-equipped electric or classic bikes. The personalized welcome and charm of the premises add up to the comfort of a modern hotel. There's no doubt that you'll feel right at home at Hotel Les Terrasses!

Hôtel de Bonlieu’s 35 air-conditioned and fully equipped rooms lie in a peaceful central street near the lake and Annecy old town. Modern interior. Hotel open 24/7. Hôtel de Bonlieu is 250m from the lake, 400m from the old town and 150m from the Bonlieu cultural centre and Annecy Lake Tourist Information. Modern interior and current standards.

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.

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.

A refuge at the top!!! An authentic refuge with an exceptional 360° view. Lunch, snack, dinner, breakfast and overnight stay. The Parmelan: a very accessible summit for everyone. At the summit, the refuge offers simple and quality food. Accommodation in dormitories for 2 to 18 people to admire the sunsets and sunrises.