Where to go and what to do in
Haute-Savoie

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

FFR hiking loop of 80 km around Lake Annecy via the Semnoz, Roc des Bœufs and La Tournette. 5,140 m elev., 5-7 days. Walking counterpart of the greenway.

Ridge trail on the southern Salève between La Croisette and Cruseilles — 15 km red-white waymarking, panorama over Lake Geneva, the Jura and Mont Blanc.

Interpretive trail in the Bout du Lac d'Annecy national nature reserve in Doussard — 1.6 km wheelchair-accessible loop since 2010 plus a 7 km loop.

170 km over 11 anti-clockwise stages (215 km with GR® variants) across France, Italy and Switzerland. 10,000 m elev. Start at Les Houches. Mid-June to mid-September.

Climb from Praz-Coutant to the Platé refuge then the col de la Portette — 6.5 km return / 870 m elev. — largest limestone pavement in Europe, 1,980 ha listed site since 1998.

Network of interpretive trails around the Maison du Salève at Pomier-Présilly — 'Petites Croix', 'Convers', 'Orjobet' loops and the Chartreuse de Pomier.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Residence of Amadeus VIII (Pope Felix V) 14th c., charterhouse, restoration 1892–1903. Arboretum and AOC Ripaille on the shore of Lake Léman. Adult €12.

Rare Italian-Renaissance château (1576–1580) in Savoy. Three-level arcaded galleries, listed MH 1950. Adult €3, free under 8.

13th-c. fortified house and cabinet of curiosities with 1,500 pieces (samurai, bronzes). 36 m keep with views over the Gorges du Fier. Adult €10.

Mountain museum in a 14th-century medieval castle.

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

Chablais history museum in the 1666 Château de Sonnaz. Adult €3.50, free under 18 and every Sunday. Open mid-May to mid-November.

Ecomuseum of Faucigny peasant heritage since 1980, écomusée label 2003. 8 sites, 500 m² immersive on life 1850–1950. Adult €7.

Castle of the Counts of Geneva on a rocky spur: Alpine art museum, UNESCO lake archaeology, Alpine Lakes Observatory. Adult €6.50–7.

Family bell foundry since 1796 by Lake Annecy: museum, tour of the working foundry, bell casting on Thursdays. Adult €9.50.

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.

16 PISTES + RESTAURANT + NIGHTCLUB - complexe loisirs nocturne d'Annecy ville. Sortie soirée combinée bowling+repas+club

CASINO PRESTIGE D'ANNECY - 32 av. d'Albigny au bord du lac, machines à sous + tables (roulette, black-jack, poker) + hôtel 5* + restaurant g.

Salle de bloc indoor en centre-ville d'Annecy, ouverte toute l'année.

Salle d'escalade indoor de plus de 1 000 m², voies jusqu'à 15 m et plus de 200 voies, ouverte en continu.

Salle de bloc indoor (150 m²) au bord du lac d'Annecy ; horaires saisonniers (sur réservation hors saison, tous les jours en vacances scolaires). Dès 4 ans

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.

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.

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

Casino Impérial Palace at 32 avenue d'Albigny in Annecy, on the lakeside: slot machines, roulette, blackjack and poker, 5-star hotel and gourmet restaurant.

QC Terme Chamonix: large spa with 20+ wellness experiences (saunas, hammams, pools, outdoor jacuzzi) and Mont-Blanc views.

2,000 m² thermal spa at the foot of Mont-Blanc: thousand-year-old water at 39°C, indoor/outdoor pools, saunas, hammams. Wellness and therapeutic treatments.

Thermal spa and wellness center in Évian-les-Bains: medical cures, treatments with natural evian® mineral water, fitness and wellness access. Online booking available.

Ceramic pottery workshop in the Aravis — wheel intro, hand-building, kids/adult courses, materials and firing included. By booking.

Pathé Annecy: multiplex in Annecy, multiplexe au centre d'Annecy (environ 8 salles), online ticketing, OV/dubbed shows. Evergreen — programme refreshed weekly.