Where to go in Haute-Savoie

Plage de Saint-Jorioz

The only large natural sand beach on Lake Annecy, equipped with shaded lawns, diving board and accessible facilities.

Plage d'Albigny

The largest public beach on Lake Annecy, featuring 400 meters of grassy shoreline facing the mountains.

Plage des Marquisats

Grassy beach 200 meters long on the west shore of Lake Annecy, supervised in summer, with disability access facilities and 10 minutes walk from the old town.

Plage de la Pinède

A succession of small natural pebble beaches connected by maintained trails, bordering the historic Ripaille Castle estate on the wild shores of Lake Léman.

Plage de Saint-Disdille

Grass and pebble beach on Lake Léman, Blue Flag certified since 2010, at the edge of Châtaigneraie park and Ripaille forest.

Plage de Sciez-sur-Léman

Grassy and tree-lined beach on the shores of Lake Geneva, with supervised swimming in summer, a dedicated dog area, children's games and accessible facilities.

Cascade de Doran

70-meter mountain waterfall perched at 1,200 m elevation, designated a Natural Monument since 1909, in the heart of a broadleaf forest overlooking the Arve valley.

Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval

A limestone amphitheatre spanning 4 to 5 km, the largest mountain cirque in the Alps with walls 500 to 700 m high and over thirty waterfalls cascading in spring.

Cascade de Chedde

Natural waterfall where the waters of the Ugine torrent divide into two branches around a heart of stone, creating a distinctive shape that earned it the nickname Heart Cascade.

Cascade du Dard

A 20-metre waterfall located at 1,233 m altitude on the Dard torrent, which descends from the Pélerins Glacier.

Cascade de l'Arpenaz

A 270-meter waterfall overlooking the hamlet of Luzier, ranked as the 3rd highest waterfall in France and the highest in the French Alps.

Cascade des Fours

High alpine waterfall originating from the Gouille des Fours (2,030 m), at the foot of Pierre Fendue in the Aravis massif, accessible by steep trail from Lintre.

Domaine du Tornet

Sept hectares de lac, pumptrack, aire de jeux 2025, espace fitness, ponton et collection nationale de cerisiers à fleurs d'Asie.

Base de loisirs des Ilettes

Leisure complex facing the Mont-Blanc massif with three landscaped lakes for fishing, supervised summer swimming, windsurfing and outdoor activities.

Lacs des Ilettes

Three artificial lakes created in 1977 offering a peaceful retreat two kilometres from Sallanches town centre: fishing, supervised swimming, water sports and family walks.

Base de loisirs du Lac des Îles

The largest developed lake in the Mont-Blanc region: sandy beach, supervised swimming in summer, water and land activities in a green setting facing the massif.

Domaine de Guidou

Protected natural site of 85 hectares classified as Natura 2000, featuring a mosaic of diverse habitats with a birdwatching observatory and unique fossil dunes found nowhere else in Europe.

Parc des Dérêches

Natural park stretching over 5 km along the Dranse, in the heart of Morzine, with fitness trail, shaded paths and sports facilities for the whole family.

Mont Veyrier

An iconic mountain overlooking Annecy that peaks at 1,291 metres, offering an exceptional panorama of Lake Annecy, the Bauges, Aravis and Mont-Blanc from the Sentier des Crêtes.

Mont Salève

The Balcony of Geneva peaks at 1,379 m at the Grand Piton.

Plateau des Glières

Limestone plateau in the Bornes massif at 1,450 m altitude, an important memorial site of French Resistance and Natura 2000 classified natural site.

Aire de décollage parapente de Plaine-Joux

Paragliding and hang gliding takeoff site facing the Mont-Blanc massif, ranked among the world's most beautiful free flight spots, accessible by car at 1,360 m altitude.

Col de la Forclaz

Alpine pass at 1,147 m altitude offering one of the most spectacular views of Lake Annecy, framed by the Bauges and Aravis massifs.

Col des Glières

High-altitude pass and plateau (1,425 m) at the centre of the Bornes massif, a landmark of French Resistance history, accessible via two mountain roads and offering vast alpine pasture lands.

Brévent Cable Car

The Brévent offers the most direct view of the Mont Blanc massif from Chamonix.

Mont Blanc Tramway

France's highest rack railway climbs from Saint-Gervais to the Nid d'Aigle (2,412 m) in summer, threading through forests, alpine pastures and a breathtaking Mont Blanc panorama.

Grands Montets Cable Car

The legendary Grands Montets ski area (3,275 m) above Argentière is being completely rebuilt after the 2018 fire.

Jaillet Gondola

At 1,585 m facing Mont Blanc, the Jaillet summit offers a free panoramic playground, family trails and mountain bike routes — reached from Megève village in minutes.

Pléney Gondola

The Pléney Gondola rises from Morzine village to a panoramic summit overlooking the Chablais, Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc — gateway to the bikepark and hiking trails.

Chavannes Gondola

The main gondola of the Les Gets Bike Park: 5-minute ride from the village to the Chavannes plateau (1,482 m), gateway to the Portes du Soleil ski and MTB network.

Château des Rubins – Observatoire des Alpes

Mountain museum in a 14th-century medieval castle.

Palais Lumière

A former 1902 thermal establishment repurposed as an excellent exhibition center, facing Lake Léman.

Thermes d'Évian

Historic thermal center on the shores of Lake Léman offering medical cures (rheumatology, digestive and urinary conditions), wellness treatments with natural evian® mineral water, fitness area and wellness access.

Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard

Medieval castle continuously inhabited by the Menthon family for nearly 1,000 years, perched on a rocky spur overlooking Lake Annecy.

Château de Thorens

A family castle of the de Sales family for over 500 years, now a 4-star hotel and reception venue.

Abbaye d'Aulps

Cistercian abbey founded around 1094, listed as a Historic Monument, with a unique interpretation centre dedicated to medieval monastic life and an immersive 3D visit.

Abbaye de Sixt

Former abbey of regular canons founded in 1144, listed as a Historic Monument.

Château et Donjon des Seigneurs de Faverges

13th-century medieval keep at the heart of the castle, offering a panoramic 360° view over the town of Faverges and surrounding massifs after climbing 145 steps.

Les Aigles du Léman

Specialized bird of prey park featuring the world's largest aviary, daily free-flight shows, and a white-tailed eagle reintroduction program.

Passy Accro Lac

Multi-activity adventure park on the edge of Passy lake: 10 treetop courses with continuous safety lines, zip-lines, airbag, human catapult and outdoor escape games.

Parcours Aventure de Sciez

Treetop adventure park in the heart of a forest of century-old oak trees in the Coudrée Estate, between Thonon-les-Bains and Douvaine, with over 40 activities in the trees.

Aquariaz

A 2,400 m² tropical water park perched at 1,800 m altitude in the heart of Avoriaz resort, featuring heated pools, lazy river, water slides and an outdoor hot tub with panoramic views of the peaks.

Cascade Aventure

Forest adventure park in the heart of the mountains, accessible to all from age 3, with giant ziplines flying over Nyon waterfall, treetop courses and guided canyoning.

Côte 2000 Aventure

Tree-climbing adventure park at the foot of the Aiguilles Croches with 70 stations spread over 3 difficulty levels, including a 90-meter zip-line.