Ideas of trips to do around Annecy: Yvoire, Chamonix, Aix-les Bains, Chanaz, Conflans, Chambéry, Lyon, Grenoble, Megève, La Clusaz, Grand Bornand, Genève, Vevey, Montreux, Gruyère, Lauterbrunnen, Zermatt, Grindewald, Interlaken, Como, Milan…
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, more commonly known as Chamonix (do not pronounce the “x” please) or even “Cham”for locals is a commune in the Haute-Savoie département. It was the site of the first Winter Olympics in 1924. The commune’s population of around 9 000. Chamonix is situated near the massive peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges and most […]
Mer de Glace/Montenvers Train This post is about the Mer de Glace/Montenvers Train in Chamonix. Departing from Chamonix, this little train takes you to Montenvers 1913 m high with an amazing view on Mer de Glace glacier, the Drus and Grands Jorasses. The Montenvers train is a scenic cogwheel railway that operates between Chamonix and
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Montreux Montreux, Switzerland nestles in a sheltered Lake Geneva Leman bay, surrounded by vineyards and breathtaking backdrop of snow covered Alps. Because of the exceptionally mild climate it is called the capital of the Vaud Riviera. Plants associated with the Mediterranean, such as pines, cypresses and palm trees grow here, thanks to the lake micro
Conflans medieval village Conflans is a medieval village near Albertville. Overlooking the city, sheltered behind its 14th century walls, the medieval city of Conflans offers the charm of yesterday. Discover the baroque church, enjoy incredible views of Combe de Savoie valley, the Bauges and Chartreuse mountains. In the heart of the city, enter the art
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Tamié Abbey Tamié Abbey (Abbaye de Tamié) is a Cistercian monastery located in the Bauges mountain range in the Savoies region of France near Faverges at the end of Lake Annecy. It was founded in 1132, as a daughter house of Bonnevaux Abbey, by Peter of Tarentaise, who was also the first abbot. It
End of the Lake Reserve The End of the Lake nature reserve is a small 84 hectare reserve in Doussard, which takes 1 to 2 hours to visit. It is one of the rare examples of an alpine delta which functions naturally (marsh/meadow/forest) with a moving riverbed. This area has been protected since the Middle
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Angon waterfall Angon waterfall is next to Talloires, on the East side of the Lake, on the way up to Col de la Forclaz (see my previous post https://www.taxi-massingy.com/en/col-de-la-forclaz/ From Annecy you have to take the D909, just before Angon take the exit to the left. The trail starts a little bit further and goes steep
Cascade du Pissieu Cascade du Pissieu is a beautiful waterfall near Lescheraines and Le Châtelard in les Bauges in Savoie. It is approximately one hour drive from Annecy. You have to walk 30 min to reach it but it is a flat easy hike. You have road signs to show you the way. Next to
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Semnoz and Forclaz summer bus If you are staying in Annecy without a car, you can use Semnoz and Forclaz Summer Bus for some fresh mountain air. https://www.taxi-massingy.com/en/semnoz/ 9 buses can take you from Annecy to Semnoz mountain: * every week ends or bank holiday in June * every day from July 1st until August
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