Outdoor thrills

Annecy mountain guides office: guided outings — hiking, mountaineering, climbing, canyoning, via ferrata, ski touring.

Hot-air balloon flight at dawn over Lake Annecy and the mountains. ~1 hour aloft, 3 hours total with inflation, briefing and toast. By booking.

Evasion Nordique in Les Carroz: dog-sled rides with Nordic huskies, taster, half-day and full day. Pro musher guidance.

Treetop adventure park at Bellevaux (74): 8 trails, 70 workshops, ziplines from age 3. Children's island €10, ages 6–16 €17, adult €23. May to October.

Alpine pasture in the Bornes massif at 1,507 m above Brizon: family hikes (Pointe d'Andey, Lac Bénit), cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Microlight (ULM) discovery flights over Lake Geneva and the Mont-Blanc massif, departing from Cervens airfield.

1,300 m rail toboggan in the heart of Chamonix: jumps, turns, 540° spirals. Open year-round, at the center of a family leisure park with trampolines, zipline and 15+ attractions.

La Forêt Magique in Chamonix: treetop adventure park with graded trails and ziplines facing the Mont-Blanc massif.

Brévent (2,525 m) directly facing Mont Blanc above Chamonix. Adult return 41.20 €, summer hours and direct booking with Compagnie du Mont-Blanc.

Treetop adventure park at 1,600 m altitude at Châtel (Portes du Soleil): 7 courses from age 2, Quick Jump free fall, top of the Super-Châtel cable car. Summer 2026.

Two-cable giant zip-line in Châtel: 1,200 m + 1,325 m, up to 240 m high and nearly 100 km/h. €43/person, open June to September.

Free leisure complex with lake, deer park, shaded trails, playground, summer pool, tree-climbing and fitness trail in Cruseilles, Haute-Savoie.

Tree-top adventure park at Cruseilles in the Dronières forest: 3 courses (Discovery / Junior / Vertige) from 90 cm, Tactiq Game escape forest, open April to Nov.

K2 Parapente: tandem paragliding flights from Col de la Forclaz over Lake Annecy, landing at Doussard beach. April-October season.

Only cave open to the public in Haute-Savoie. Guided underground tour 40 min, 40 m waterfall and zip-lines. Adult ticket €10. Open April–September.

900-m cable route, 3 sections (AD+ to TD), soaring views over Abondance Valley. Airy and athletic outing in the heart of Portes du Soleil.

Dog sledding (huskies) in La Chapelle-d'Abondance: coached rides, kennel visits, family outings in winter season.

Playful 7-module wooden-ball trail at La Clusaz: from the Patinoire cable car top down to the Bossonnet woods. Mountain summer.

Escape Canyon: guided canyoning outings in the Aravis from La Clusaz. Beginner and sporty routes, gear included. Summer 2026.

700 m equipped route, graded D (difficult), on the Borderan cliff facing the Étale massif. Free access, gear required, open May–November.

Dog sledding (huskies) in Le Grand-Bornand: coached rides, kennel visits, family outings in winter season.

One of the longest via ferratas in the Aravis range: 1100 m of aerial route at the Col de la Colombière, suspension bridge, panoramic views of the massif.

The largest leisure park in Mont-Blanc country: 30 hectares, 2 lakes, free swimming, 20+ sports and relaxation activities. Free access all season in Les Contamines-Montjoie.

Dog-sled rides, mushing initiation and cani-hiking in Les Gets, Portes du Soleil resort. By booking, December to April depending on snow.

6-person gondola linking Les Gets village (1,170 m) to the Chavannes plateau (1,482 m). Bike Park, hiking, ski. Official SOLEGETS prices and timetables.

Gondola from Les Gets (1,162 m) to Mont-Chéry summit (1,535 m). Panoramic Mont Blanc views, hiking, MTB. Official SOLEGETS prices and timetables.

The Grotte de Balme in Magland: natural cave in the Arve valley, guided caving recommended. Seasonal access.

Dévalkart de Manigod: mountain coaster at the Manigod / La Croix-Fry resort. Several-hundred-metre rail descent, chairlift access, summer.

Treetop adventure park at the Col de la Croix Fry (1,477 m) in Manigod, in the Aravis range: trails for ages 4 up, facing the range and Lake Annecy.

30 m waterfall in a forest near Megève town centre. 30 min walk access, equipped footbridge. Summer opening only. Free entry.

Tree-top adventure park at 1,450 m in Megève: 70 stations including 90 m zip-line, tree surfing, children's courses from age 5. Permanent safety via magnetic carabiners.

Jaillet gondola in Megève: panoramic plateau at 1,585 m, free playground, hiking and mountain biking. Gateway to Portes du Mont-Blanc. Prices 2026.

Pre-Alpine massif at 1,379 m known as 'Geneva's Balcony': historic cable car from Étrembières (€13 adult), 250 km of trails, Natura 2000 site.

Mountain lake leisure park with supervised beach, children's playground, tree-top course, pumptrack, picnic areas. Free access year-round in Morillon.

Experience vertical adventure above Nyon waterfall: treetop courses, giant ziplines, canyoning and exclusive via ferrata in a family park at 1000m altitude.

10 m waterfall in a gorge near Morzine, accessible in 15 min on foot from the cable car. Beginner canyoning site. Free access year-round.

Pléney Gondola in Morzine: mountain biking, summer sledge, hiking and panoramic views over Chablais and Mont Blanc. Tickets from €8.40 in summer 2026.

One of the world's most beautiful free flight sites facing Mont-Blanc. Car access 1360 m, wheelchair accessible, paragliding and hang gliding. Free, year-round at Passy.

Leisure park facing Mont-Blanc: supervised beach, swimming, paddle, pedal boats, fitness trail, mini-golf, go-kart. Free access year-round in Passy.

Rafting, hydrospeed, canoraft and airboat on the Giffre, Arve and Dranse from two bases in Passy and Samoëns. Guided trips for all levels.

Dog-sled rides, mushing initiation and cani-hiking on the Plaine-Joux plateau (Passy), facing the Mont Blanc range. By booking, November to April.

Neo Canyon: guided canyoning outings from Annecy. Beginner, sporty, aquatic routes, gear included, qualified instructors. Summer 2026.

Multi-activity adventure park facing Mont-Blanc: 10 treetop courses, 1.2 km of zip-lines, airbag, human catapult, outdoor escape games. From €6.

AD+ via ferrata of 500 m above Passy, in the Fiz massif, facing Mont-Blanc. Nepalese bridge, beam, walkway. Free access, free car park.

Yaute Canyon: guided canyoning based in Passy (Mont-Blanc), trips in the Giffre, the Aravis and around Annecy. All levels, gear supplied.

Guided caving outings on the Salève: discovery, families, stag/hen. Kit included, qualified guides. April-November.

Family treetop adventure park in Rocailles forest at Reignier-Ésery. Suspended Acro'Net, courses from age 1 m. 10 km from Annemasse, 20 km from Geneva. From €16.

7 treetop trails of varying levels + ziplines up to 400 m + via ferrata in the Parc Thermal of Saint-Gervais. The largest adventure park in the Mont-Blanc area.

Bungee jump from the Saint-Gervais viaduct in the Mont-Blanc valley: pro-supervised thrill, gear included. Summer season.

France's highest rack railway, from Saint-Gervais (792 m) to the Nid d'Aigle (2,412 m) in summer. Official prices and verified timetables 2026.

Vertiginous route in the Bonnant gorges at Saint-Gervais, in three sections (D, D+, TD+). Equipped route for experienced climbers with waterfall views.

Bun-J-Ride at Saint-Jean-de-Sixt: supervised giant swing in the Aravis, big thrills guaranteed. Seasonal, by reservation.

Leisure complex around a temperate natural lake at 900 m altitude. Supervised swimming, adventure course, water sports. Day pass €18, entry €3.80.

Family treetop adventure park by mountain lake: 7 courses from age 2, swimming, water sports. Adult €23. July-Aug 10am-6pm. Beunaz Beach, Saint-Paul-en-Chablais.

Leisure park in Saint-Sixt (1,100 m altitude) with summer luge, Tubby, electric mini-karts, mini-golf and inflatable games. 15 April - 1 October.

70 m waterfall classified since 1909, visible from the valley or 30 min walk from Burzier. Free access year-round in Sallanches, Haute-Savoie.

10-hectare leisure park around two lakes at Samoëns. Supervised swimming in summer, playgrounds, sports pitches, fishing, paddle. Free access.

Rafting and white-water activities on the Giffre, Fier and Chéran rivers, in the Giffre valley.

Treetop adventure park among century-old oak trees in the Coudrée Estate. Over 40 activities, 2 courses, from €13. Family Plus certified.

Vertical climbing in the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval: suspended footbridge, 8-meter ladder and spectacular views over the Giffre valley.

Recently renovated lawn and fine gravel beach on the west shore of Lake Annecy. 94 bike spaces, direct access to the Voie verte. Ideal for cycling families.

Family adventure park above Lake Annecy: tree-climbing, Acro'Filet, Ninja, Sensory Forest. Book online from €17. Open March to November.

60 m waterfall accessible via secure trail in 30 min to 1 hour from Angon, Vérel or Talloires. Free access year-round above Lake Annecy.

1,147 m road pass overlooking Lake Annecy: panorama of the Bauges and La Tournette, one of Europe's busiest paragliding sites, hikes. Free access.

Frogs Rafting: raft, kayak and hydrospeed descents on the Dranse de Morzine. Qualified guides, beginner to sporty, from age 8-12.

Sporty via ferrata in Thônes, 600 m of cable on vertical wall, visible from the village. Free access, equipment required. 20 min from Annecy.

Fun AD+ via ferrata in the Bérard valley, Vallorcine. 400 m equipped route with Tibetan bridges and refreshment bar. 20-min walk from Le Buet car park.

Essential viewpoint at 1299 m above Lake Annecy: panoramic trails, Mont Blanc views, old cable car platform. Free access year-round from Annecy-le-Vieux.

Bauges massif plateau at 1699m, 360° view Mont Blanc and Lake Annecy, family ski resort and summer activities, free access 20 min from Annecy.

Hot-air balloon flight at dawn over Lake Geneva, the Chablais and the Mont Blanc massif, departing from Évian. ~1 h flight, 3 h total.