There are enough places to take a rest including parks where you can lay down and have a picnic. You can do many activities on and in the water — go kayaking, swimming, or enjoy other water activities on Lake Annecy. Though not all of it, most of the path should be pretty good to ride or just hike around in the area.
With 1 day in Annecy, you should have time to do that. Though for me Annecy is mostly about the gorgeous old town with its colorful buildings and flower pots in the summer months and Lake Annecy, the area itself is also very well-known as a place for outdoor sports lovers. Depending on what your focus is, you can also do some outdoor adventure.
As mentioned, you can do a lot on Lake Annecy, including SUP and biking around the lake, but you can also go paragliding, hiking, via Ferrata, canyoning, and more. It might be a busy itinerary with only one day in Annecy, but since Annecy is so small and you could also add a little adventure to your list.
However, Annecy also has some more modern parts that you can discover with a short sightseeing bus tour though I often hop on one of those, I did not do so in Annecy since I think it cannot get much better the old town and the lake.
They start at the lake, and it might be a good thing to get a quick view over other places of Annecy. I left Annecy with a good feeling.
Despite the crowds, I loved the pretty Alp town, and I would be happy to return for another weekend in the summer. Though it is a small place with not THAT many attractions, it is still full of beauty. I've never felt uncomfortable in a restaurant by myself, or concerned on the streets at night. You don't need a car in Annecy or to get around the lake, but if you are planning on heading further afield to Chamonix etc.
In addition to the lake, the city of Annecy is also famous for it's beautiful old town and the main canal going through it. That's why the town is also known as the Venice of the Alps la Venise des Alpes in french. The distance between Annecy and Geneva is 33 km. The road distance is What can we do on Sunday? Beaches and pools. Whether at Annecy in all municipalities around the lake there are many beaches free and premium as well as indoor pools or inside.
Etains du lac. There are a number of summits to walk around the lake on the east banks there is Mont du Veyrier, Dents de Lanfon and La Tournette which the highest at m. You can enjoy snowshoeing from December to March. You can find more information about this activity by clicking here. Every year, generally at the beginning of march , hundreds of people dressed with magnificent costumes parade in the street.
Several activities related to make-up or masks creations can be done in Annecy during the Venetian Carnival.
Professionals of the industry from all other the world are showcasing their movies, ranging from 3D animated graphics to traditional animations and some very original creation stop motion clay based animation, Chinese shadows theatre etc…. A great thing about this festival is that every evening, a movie projection is organised on the Paquier lawn , and everyone can enjoy it!
Another must-see for locals and tourists is the Annecy Lake Festival. This amazing pyrotechnic show takes place every year on the first Saturday of August and is the biggest in Europe. Fireworks are shot off from Lake Annecy and stands are built everywhere around Paquier so everyone can enjoy it. There are around 46 paid seats, but of course, you can view it from anywhere! Anyway, a good advice et to hunt for a good viewing spot quite early , as the show attracts more than spectators every year.
You can imagine that the best spots are taken quite fast! For more info and seat booking, you can have a look a Annecy official website in french.
Considering Annecy is located at the heart of the French Alps , one of the top thing to do is to go for a hike in the mountains surrounding the city. Here are a few of my favorites:. Take your car, and go to the top of the Semnoz, there is lots of parking places. From there, you will have amazing viewpoints on the lake and moutains surrounding it.
In summer , you will be able to do a few hikes as well as mountain bike in the high mountain pastures, and in winter , you can enjoy sledge, ski and snowshoe. No previous experience needed! I book my downhill mountain biking session now! You can walk for a few hours without major difficulties and you will be protected from the heat in summer as most of the paths are in the forest. The great part of this hike is that you will benefit from an amazing view on all Lake Annecy.
You will then have to do a short walk to go to the lake viewpoints. This hike around Annecy is for experienced hikers , as the last part is quite hard, with chains, cables, ladders and quite slippery rocks.
From there, you will have a great view on the lake as well as the Mont Blanc. Properly speaking, this is not a hike, but rather a short walk in a nice natural site at about 10km from Annecy. Result of the water erosion on rocks, the 25m deep gorges du Fier can be visited thanks to the footbridges installed all along the torrent.
The site is closed from October to March and is then open everyday. The ticket price is 5. After visiting Annecy, you will probably want to discover the surroundings. Here are the 3 best things to do around Annecy:. The first place you can visit near Annecy is Geneva. This famous swiss city is located only 30 minutes away from Annecy , close to the French border.
If you want to visit Geneva, you should read my detailed article: The 23 best things to do in Geneva. You prefer to discover the mountains around Annecy? First, you should take the Aiguille du Midi cable car to discover an exceptional view over the entire Mont-Blanc massif. There, you can visit the famous Ice Cave and its collection of ice sculptures. And if you want to discover amazing winter sports, you should try one of these 2 activities:.
No matter what you plan to do, you should end the day with a good Savoyard dish at a restaurant in Chamonix. Tartiflette, croziflette, fondue, local cheese… You will have lots of things to try! If you have only 1 day to visit Annecy , you will have to make concessions!
To make the most out of your day in the Venice of the Alps, I recommend you the following things to do :. Ok, so back to the planned hikes — I had my tights and my Nikes on and was ready to go, straight after junior came back from his paragliding.
So here I was in the beautiful French Alps, in lovely weather, and was not going to hike, paraglide, or on a plane trip over the mountains. I still had one thing I planned for — explore Annecy, which I heard so many beautiful things. It was thunder and lightning, and traffic jam in and out of the city.
Our accommodation for the stay was Le Clos Marcel hotel in the village called Duingt, just a min drive from Annecy. Well, let me tell you one thing — this was the third time I used Booking. We got a great room and excellent service — every time! Hotel Le Clos Marcel is located ideally on the banks of Lake Annecy in a little village called Duingt, 15 minutes outside Annecy by car.
It is a 4-star hotel with only 14 rooms. Le Clos Marcel has a private beach on Lake Annecy, a 5-star restaurant, free parking, an outside hot tub, excellent service, and beautiful rooms with gorgeous views!
I was so lucky to find and book it — as they had only one room left. Our room had a balcony and was located on the second floor. There are seven rooms located on the ground floor with belonging patios and seven rooms on the second floor with belonging balconies. Our room had an annex with a double bed, and another double bed, and massive glass doors to the balcony with a beautiful view on the entrance floor. The bathroom was also located on the entrance floor, and it was decorated with dark tiles which gave you a spa feeling.
Hotel Le Clos Marcel is located a min car drive to Annecy and 20 min to the hiking trails on the other side of the lake. You can relax on sunbeds or have a drink and snack under the trees. The hotel offers complimentary towels for you to use on the beach. Nearby the hotel you will find Chateau de Duingt. The Chateau sits beautifully on the edge of the lake and will take you min to drive to get there.
Chateau de Duingt from above — a drone shot. There are many campsites around Lake Annecy. Some have pools, some are right on the beach, and most of them have incredible views of the Lake.
If you travel with family or a group of friends you can also rent a mountain hut. But if you want to stay close to the lake, city and the mountains, I suggest you find accommodation either in Annecy or small villages around the Lake.
French cuisine is known for its elegance, extravagance, quality, and innovation. But every district in France has its specialty. According to Wikipedia, these are the most famous French dishes in this area:. There are a few good restaurants in Annecy and villages around the lake, but there are also a few tourist magnets. The restaurant at our hotel — Le Comptoir du Lac — was amazing and although we stayed in the hotel, we had to make reservations for popular evenings since they booked up rather quickly.
Annecy has at least one restaurant in Michelin Guide do not confuse it with a Michelin star — Restaurant 1er Mets — which gets excellent reviews. Since you have been reading this far I assume you love food so here are 7 best cities in France for foodies.
This place is the perfect destination for your next long weekend trip. And if you have a drone, this place is ideal for filming and shooting from above. Now that we were leaving for Lavender Fields on Valensole Plateau I was ready to let go of the missed hikes and a flight over the Alps. But it turned out my hopes were living their own life.
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