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Sporty via ferrata in Thônes, 600 m of cable on vertical wall, visible from the village. Free access, equipment required. 20 min from Annecy.
Karting track in the Aravis valley — adult and junior karts, equipment provided, birthday and team-building packages. All-weather activity.

The Thônes karting venue is a karting complex located in Thônes, in the Aravis valley, Haute-Savoie. On site, a technical track with tight bends, straights and chicanes, accessible to adults (powerful karts) and to children (junior karts with limited speed). Full equipment is provided (full-face helmet, hygiene hood, suit on request) and a safety briefing precedes each session.
Formats and pricing. Sessions are sold by duration: 10 min (introduction, ~€18-22), 20 min in two sessions (ideal to learn the track, ~€30-40), 30 min and more (~€50+). Group rates available. Birthday, hen/stag, team-building and seminar packages: Grand-Prix races, team endurance, rankings, podium and cup. Booking required for groups; advised for individuals at weekends and during school holidays.
Audience and conditions. Junior karts available from age 7-8 (min height ~1.25 m); adult karts from age 14 (min height ~1.45 m); some twin-seat options let a younger child ride with an adult. Cover clothing advised (trousers, long sleeves, closed shoes). Indoor venues open year-round — outdoor tracks follow the season. Ideal all-weather activity and rainy-day or après-ski alternative in the valley.
From Annecy (~22 km), D909 via Alex and Dingy-Saint-Clair, ~30 min. From Geneva (~70 km), A41 Annecy exit then D909, ~1h. Free on-site parking.
Open in MapsRegional bus lines Annecy-Thônes-La Clusaz (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region). Check evening and weekend times.
Open in MapsFier valley cycling routes; bike access in season. No Vélib' nearby.
Open in MapsTransport data verified on 2026-06-15 · source transport.data.gouv.fr (Licence Etalab 2.0)
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Junior karts from age 7-8 with minimum height ~1.25 m. Adult karts from age 14 and 1.45 m minimum. Some twin-seat formats allow a younger child to ride with an adult.
10-min session ~€18-22, 20 min in two sessions ~€30-40, 30 min ~€50+. Grand Prix, birthday and team-building packages on quote. Reduced rates for groups. 2026 prices to be confirmed.
For individuals, booking is strongly advised on Friday/Saturday evenings and during school holidays. For groups (birthdays, hen/stag, team building) booking is required with a deposit.
Bring covering clothes (trousers, long sleeves) and closed shoes (trainers). The centre provides full-face helmet, hygiene hood and suit on request. Long hair must be tied back.
Plan 1h30-2h on site: safety briefing (~10 min), gear (~15 min), 1-3 driving sessions (10-30 min each) with breaks, debrief and lap times. For groups, half a day.
See the entry: indoor venues are open year-round whatever the weather; outdoor tracks depend on the season and conditions. The Aravis valley has a mid-mountain climate (possible snow in winter).
Yes, most karting venues offer kids/teens birthday packages: 1-2 karting sessions + private room + cake + drinks + driver gift. Book 2-3 weeks ahead.
Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.