Viewpoints

Former railway converted into a greenway in the Abondance Valley: ~22 km of gentle path, ideal for family cycling, walking and prams.

The Thiou, the outflow of Lake Annecy: 3.5 km through the old town, 62 Sadi Carnot floodgates, Pont des Amours, Palais de l'Île, heritage walk.

Iconic 1,291 m summit overlooking Lake Annecy with 360° views of the Bauges, Aravis and Mont Blanc. Ridge trail, free year-round access, starting from Petit Port.

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

Rack railway from Chamonix to the Mer de Glace (1,913 m). Adult return EUR 31.50, Voyage pack EUR 49.70. Ice cave and Glaciorium included.

Cross-border gondola from the summit of the Aiguille du Midi (3,777 m) to Pointe Helbronner (3,466 m) above the Géant Glacier. Summer season 4 July - 27 September 2026.

Panoramic cable car from Chamonix to the summit at 3,842 m. Adult return EUR 60.20 - 83, open 7:10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Step into the Void and summit terrace included.

Highest road pass on Le Salève at 1,335 m. Spectacular views of Mont-Blanc, Lake Léman and Geneva. Free access for hikers and cyclists year-round.

Suspension bridge from 1839, 180 m long, 147 m above the Usses. Historic Monument, interpretation trail, free access. Cruseilles, Haute-Savoie.

Iconic summit of Parmelan at 1,832 m with panoramic views over Annecy, its lake and Mont-Blanc. Free access via marked trails from Villaz or Dingy-Saint-Clair.

Reedbeds, marshes and Ire delta at the south end of Lake Annecy: walkway, observation tower and water birds. Free access, managed by Asters.

High-altitude plateau (1,425 m) and Resistance landmark. National Monument, 50 km of hiking, cross-country skiing, alpine pastures and cheese. Free access year-round.

Limestone plateau at 1,450 m altitude, major French Resistance memorial site. National monument, historical trail, cross-country skiing, hiking. Free access.

Alpine pasture plateau above the Vallée Verte: Lake Geneva and Mont-Blanc views, family trails in summer, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter. Free access.

Pass at 1,486 m between La Clusaz and La Giettaz. Mont-Blanc view, chapel, alpine meadows, hiking, Reblochon. Route des Grandes Alpes. Free access D909.

Legendary 1,613 m Tour de France pass between Le Reposoir and Le Grand-Bornand. Route des Grandes Alpes, Aravis–Bargy panorama, hiking and cycling.

Mountain pass at 1,477 m between Manigod and La Clusaz, popular with cyclists, family ski resort in winter and hiking starting point in summer.

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.

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.

Protected wetland classified as a Sensitive Natural Area, 10 min from Annecy. 1.5 km accessible trail with observatory and educational panels on wildlife.

Wild Dranse delta on Lake Geneva between Thonon and Publier: reedbeds, alluvial forest, water birds. Free trails, managed by Asters.

Iconic summit at 2,525 m facing Mont-Blanc. Challenging hike accessible June to October from Saint-Gervais, Megève or Les Contamines. 360° panorama at the summit.

Lakeside wooden walkway through the reedbeds of Lake Annecy at Saint-Jorioz: 1 km loop, free access, interpretation panels, ideal for families.

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.

Panoramic platform at 1254 m, remnant of the former Mont Veyrier cable car. Sweeping 180° view over Lake Annecy, Bauges and Mont-Blanc. Free access year-round.

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.

Family hike to the iconic Chablais summit (1,581 m). 360° panoramic view of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc, remarkable religious heritage.

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

Cable car from Étrembières (432 m) to the summit of the Salève (1,097 m) facing Geneva. Adult return EUR 18, open 9 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. Thu-Sat. Free exhibition.