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To see around Lake Annecy

Tourism and places of interest Around Lake Annecy

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Our campsite on the shores of Lake Annecy allows you to participate in many water sports like sailing, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, wakeboarding, diving and water skiing. You can sunbathe as you rest on the lake’s beaches with bathing facilities while your kids swim and splash around with their feet in the water, in complete safety. The Haute-Savoie boasts magnificent natural areas for hiking, skiing, canyoning, cycling, microlight flights and skydiving.

Take the time to explore every inch of Annecy’s old town and get lost in its traboules (hidden passageways). Stop in the charming villages bordering the lake – like Doussard, Duingt, Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Sévrier, Saint-Jorioz, Talloires-Montmin and Veyrier-du-Lac – to discover the region’s heritage. If you love high altitudes, hiking and mountaineering, head for Chamonix, La Clusaz or Sambuy to escape a while and admire the gorgeous peaks that dominate the Alps.

To do, to see around Annecy Lake

Famous for the beauty of its panorama and for the charm of the towns and villages which border it, the lake of Annecy is also a ground of leisures appreciated by the amateurs of aquatic activities and water sports. The purest lake in Europe thanks to the attentive protection programs that it is the subject, Lake Annecy is lined with several beaches dedicated to swimming and water sports near your campsite: beach, pier, Sailing school and nautical club in Doussard, beach and wakesurf club in Angon, Brune Veyrier-du-Lac beach, or the grassed beaches of Duingt and Albigny in Annecy. To discover the panoramas of the lake by bike, a greenway connects Annecy-le-Vieux to Sevrier, Duingt and Doussard before climbing to Albertville. On the banks of the lake nestle architectural pearls: do not miss the enchanting scenery of Duingt, the intact charm of the old Annecy, the abbey and the priory of Talloires-Montmin, or the medieval castle of Menthon-Saint-Bernard.

Tourist outings in Haute Savoie

Haute-Savoie is a rich and diversified territory, with sublime scenery and a remarkable cultural and historical heritage. From refreshing lakefront walks to the most extreme sports and cultural visits, there is no shortage of leisure activities. Among the most popular tourist sites, not far from your campsite, are the old town and the castle of Annecy. Also known as the pearl of Lake Annecy, facing the Roc de Chère, Duingt is also an essential destination for any stay in Haute-Savoie: on its peninsula stands the Château de Ruphy, whose silhouette is now emblematic of the lake. Also to be discovered from above, the mythical resorts of Haute-Savoie: La Clusaz, Le Grand Bornand, Megève, but also of course Chamonix Mont-Blanc. The built heritage of the medieval city of La-Roche-sur-Foron will seduce lovers of old stones. On the mountain side, don't miss Thônes, with its many mountain activities and its mythical Reblochon.

Tours & sightseeing In haute-savoie

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mountains Chamonix Chamonix-Mont-Blanc 1h10min away from the campsite

Focus on Chamonix Mont Blanc, village and ski resort famous in Haute Savoie
Camping Doussard Doussard 26 min away from the campsite

Doussard, its beach, its bridge over the Dead Water, and its marshes at the end of Annecy Lake
Camping Duingt Duingt 17min away from the campsite

Discover the village of Duingt and its castles, facing the Tournette
Camping annecy lac Annecy

Located in the alpine furrow, the city of Annecy is an ideal destination for holidaymakers wishing to reconnect with nature. Built on the edge of a fabulous lake, the pearl of the Alps amazes lovers of the great outdoors.
Camping Veyrier du lac Veyrier-du-Lac 13 min away from the campsite

Walk to Veyrier du Lac, charming village at the foot of Mont Veyrier beloved by painters
Camping Talloires Montmin Talloires-Montmin 23min away from the campsite

Visit of Talloires Montmin, its 3 beaches, its Benedictine abbey and its Angon waterfall
Camping Sévrier Sévrier 8min away from the campsite

Discover the village of Sévrier and the summit of Semnoz
Camping Saint Jorioz Saint-Jorioz 14min away from the campsite

Discover Saint Jorioz, the Haute Savoie Prefecture in the heart of the Bauges Natural Park
Camping Menthon Saint Bernard Menthon-Saint-Bernard 17min away from the campsite

Discover Menthon Saint Bernard, its castle and its Gallo Roman baths
Camping La Clusaz La Clusaz 40min away from the campsite

Destination La Clusaz, famous ski resort and mountaineering in Haute Savoie
chateau de menthon Menthon Castle

Discover the magnificent fortified castle of Menthon Saint Bernard, architectural gem of Lake Annecy.
musee de la cloche paccard Paccard Bell Museum

Enter this country art museum and retrace the history of the most famous bells in the world made by the Paccard foundry.
cascade d angon Angon waterfall

Explore the Angon waterfall on one of the most famous hiking trails on Lake Annecy!
grotte et cascade de seythenex Seythenex cave and waterfall

An exceptional natural site, the Seythenex cave and waterfall are located in the Bauges mountains. To date, the Seythenex cave is the only underground cavity in Haute-Savoie open to the public.
compagnie des bateaux annecy Compagnie des Bateaux Lake Annecy

In Annecy, the Compagnie des Bateaux will meet you at the gates of the old town to embark on the discovery of the lake.
roc de chere Roc de Chère Nature Reserve

On the territory of Talloires, the rock of Chère is a small mountainous forest massif which extends over the waters of Lake Annecy.
col de la forclaz Hikes to the Col de la Forclaz

Discover our top 5 of the most beautiful hikes to the Col de la Forclaz, a must-see tourist site around Lake Annecy!
la sambuy The tourist resort of La Sambuy

An ideal resort for families with a sublime view of Mont Blanc and Lake Annecy, the Sambuy is also easily accessible from the bottom of the valley.
reserve naturelle du bout du lac d annecy The Doussard nature reserve

At the southern end of Lake Annecy, in the territory of Doussard, is a marsh with rich flora and fauna. This wetland, classified as a National Nature Reserve, is called the Bout-du-Lac reserve.
plage d angon Angon Beach

About 1000 meters from the center of Talloires-Montmin, Angon beach is very popular with families: it offers a very secure supervised swimming area thanks to its gently sloping entry into the water.
barrage de roselend Roselend dam

At the heart of the Alpine pastures, at over 1,500 meters above sea level, the Roselend dam is an impressive structure, 150 meters high and more than 800 meters long.
yvoire Yvoire

Sentinel of Lake Geneva, the classified village of Yvoire was fortified at the beginning of the 14th century and played a major role during the Delphi-Savoyard war. Discovery.
la tournette La Tournette

In the Bornes massif, the summit of La Tournette overlooks Lake Annecy at an altitude of 2,350 meters. A must in the region, it offers the most beautiful view of the lake: this is why its mountain pastures are particularly popular with hikers in summer.
abbaye de tamie Tamié Abbey

Tucked away on the mountain, Tamié Abbey bears witness to 9 centuries of history. Discovery of this unusual place recognized among other things for its cheese.

Active holidays in Annecy From lakeshore to mountainside

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moto annecy Motorcycle rides

Whether you prefer small or big motorcycle engine, the Annecy region is a paradise for bikers. 
velo annecy Bicycle tourism

Cycling, mountain biking, climbing the passes of the Tour de France by bike: our establishment offers bike rentals and invites you to maintain yours in our workshop.
paragliding 4688277 1920 Paragliding

Want to get high and feel a good dose of adrenaline? Treat yourself to a paragliding flight and discover the beautiful landscapes that surround you from the sky!
Canyoning Canyoning

With its magnificent mountains as far as the eye can see, its gorges and its canyons, Haute-Savoie is an ideal destination for canyoning enthusiasts. 
randonnee annecy Hiking

With its exceptional landscapes and its 8,000 km of marked trails, Savoie and Haute-Savoie delight walkers. 
jet ski nautique lac annecy Water activities

With an area of ​​more than 2,700 hectares, Lake Annecy is a very large body of water ideal for water sports.
Maxi Race Annecy 2019 MaXi Race Annecy 2019

From 24 to 26 May 2019, one of the biggest sporting events of the year in the region will be held near Annecy: the MaXi-Race.
accrobranche annecy Tree climbing Annecy

A multi-activity site located on the heights of Lake Annecy, Acro-Aventures Talloires enjoys an exceptional location in a sublime natural setting which offers breathtaking views of the lake.
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