Ideas of trips to do around Annecy.
Prérouge Grotto in Arith is in the Bauges (73), if departing from Annecy, drive through Alby/Chéran, Cusy or Allèves then follow the sign to Lescheraines. Turn right and follow the touristic sign “Grotte de Prérouge” taking you to the parking. Then, walk on the bridge over Chéran river to see the grotto, mill and the […]
The Fier is one of the main river in Haute-Savoie. It is coming down from Mont Charvin then going through Thônes, Annecy and ending in the Rhône next to Seyssel. In Lovagny (10 km away from Annecy), you can visit the Gorges where it carved an impressing canyon. Since 1869, the gorges can be visited
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Le Col des Aravis is a mountain pass between La Clusaz in Haute-Savoie and La Giettaz in Savoie. You can reach it by using the road D 909 and is 1 486 m high. Often used during the Tour de France and loved by the cyclists. The chapelle is dedicated to Sainte Anne, the travelers
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Montrottier Castle in Lovagny is located between Annecy and Rumilly at the foot of the Alpes. This castle is 445 meters high with a nice view on the country side and mountains (Mont Blanc can be seen on a clear day). In the past used to watch the crossing of the Fier (river below),
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Visit the Kennel of St Bernard Dogs, les Houches! Les Houches is a village before reaching Chamonix (when coming from Annecy), I will recommend to add this visit to your day trip in Chamonix. This kennel can be visited in one hour approximately, the owner is a real passionate and love her dogs. The short
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