Ideas of trips to do around Annecy.
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 …
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), …
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 …
Grenoble is approximately 1h15 from Annecy, you can take a cable car up to the Bastille Fort and enjoy a lovely view on the city and the Alps mountains. When I was there, we took the cable car up then walk down the stairs which was fun, easy and you can take your time to …
