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Annecy Mountain Guides (Bureau des guides)

Annecy Mountain Guides brings together UIAGM mountain guides based in Annecy. Guided outings year-round: hiking, mountaineering, climbing, canyoning, via ferrata, skiing.

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Annecy Mountain Guides — guides office in Annecy
At a glance
Type
Mountain guides office (UIAGM)
Access
Outdoor · year-round (seasonal activities)
Price
Group outing from ~€60-100 · private outings on quote
Duration
Half-day, full day or multi-day courses
Best season
Year-round depending on activity (winter/summer)
Town
Annecy

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What is Annecy Mountain Guides (Bureau des guides)

Annecy Mountain Guides is the historic guides office of Annecy, bringing together UIAGM-certified high mountain guides and mountain leaders. It offers year-round guided outings in the Bauges, Aravis, Mont-Blanc and Vanoise massifs, from family hiking to committed mountaineering, including climbing, canyoning, via ferrata, ski touring and ice climbing.

The offer is structured in two formats: à la carte group outings (fixed dates, small groups), ideal for trying a discipline or summit without organising logistics and equipment; and private outings on quote (one guide for a group or family), allowing you to customise objective, level and duration. Guides bring local expertise, collective technical equipment (rope, carabiners, helmet, harness depending on activity) and adapt the outing to weather and group level.

The office is also a valuable information hub for understanding mountain environments (snow conditions in winter, judging conditions, choosing an objective). Introduction courses: mountaineering, ski touring, multi-pitch climbing. Prices from around €60-100 per person for a half-day group outing, more for private outings and high-mountain ascents. Booking ahead is essential, especially in high season (July-August, February, weekends).

Activities

What you can do here

Practical

Practical information

Address
Annecy Mountain Guides, central Annecy (74000) View on map
GPS coordinates
~45.899° N · ~6.129° E
Phone
See annecyguidesmontagne.com for contact
Official website
https://www.annecyguidesmontagne.com
Opening hours
Office and outings year-round. Seasonal disciplines (ski, ice in winter; canyoning, mountaineering in summer).
Prices
Group outing from ~€60-100/person (half-day), private outings and ascents on quote. 2026 prices to confirm.
Booking
Booking mandatory online or by phone. Plan well ahead in high season.
Duration
Half-day (~3-4h), full day (8h), multi-day course.
Parking
Depends on meeting point (often at the foot of the route).
Accessibility
Adapted to the activity; easy outing possible for families, technical routes for climbers.
Audience
Adults and children depending on activity (climbing from 5-6, mountaineering from teen years).
Languages
French, English, Italian (depending on guide).
Access

How to get there

By car

The office (contact point) is in central Annecy. From Geneva (~45 km): A41 exit Annecy-Nord — 40 min. Outings usually start at meeting points in the massifs (Bauges, Aravis, Mont-Blanc) — carpool or personal vehicle depending on outing.

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Public transport

Central Annecy is reachable by train (Annecy SNCF station) and Sibra buses. Depending on the outing, personal transport is needed to the mountain meeting point.

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By bike

Central Annecy is well equipped for cycling with the greenway. Bike parking in town.

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Nearest stops

  • Hôtel de Ville · Cars Région Haute-Savoie · Y51 · 115 m
  • HOTEL DE VILLE · SIBRA · 13, 15, 26, 27, S4 · 135 m
  • DEPOT BATEAUX · SIBRA · 241 m

Transport data verified on 2026-06-15 · source transport.data.gouv.fr (Licence Etalab 2.0)

Parking

  • Parking de la Tournette · Paid · 228 m · 180 spaces · Go →
  • Parking de la Tournette · Paid · 242 m · 12 spaces · Go →
  • Parking des Trésums · Paid · 320 m · 178 spaces · Go →

Parking checked on 2026-06-15 · © les contributeurs d'OpenStreetMap sous licence ODbL

When to visit

When to visit

Year-round: different disciplines by season. Summer (June-September): hiking, mountaineering, climbing, canyoning, via ferrata. Winter (December-April): ski touring, snowshoeing, ice climbing, winter mountaineering. Shoulder seasons: low-elevation climbing, hiking.
Events : Introduction courses on set dates (annual calendar on the website). Occasional group outings around events (Mountain Day, end of ski season, etc.).
Nearby

Where to eat, drink, stay

Partner

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the Annecy Bureau des guides?

Annecy Mountain Guides brings together UIAGM-certified mountain guides and mountain leaders based in Annecy. They offer guided outings year-round in nearby massifs.

Which activities are offered?

Hiking, mountaineering, climbing, canyoning, via ferrata, ski touring, ice climbing, snowshoeing, introduction courses. The offer varies by season.

What are the prices?

A group half-day outing starts at around €60-100 per person. Private outings and high-mountain ascents are quoted individually (depending on commitment, duration, number of people). 2026 prices to confirm on the website.

Is experience required?

No, the offer covers all levels: family hiking up to technical routes. The guide adapts the outing to your level. State your experience at booking.

Is technical gear provided?

Collective technical gear (rope, carabiners, helmet, harness depending on activity) is provided. You bring mountain clothing, suitable footwear (buy/rent at a specialist shop) and a backpack.

Should I book far ahead?

Yes, especially in high season (July-August, February, weekends and public holidays). For high-mountain ascents, plan several weeks or months ahead for major objectives (Mont-Blanc etc.).

Which season for a course?

It depends on the discipline: mountaineering and climbing in spring/summer, ski touring and ice climbing in winter. The annual calendar is on annecyguidesmontagne.com.

Sources

Sources & verification

Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.

Published 1 juin 2026·Updated 7 juin 2026

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