Annecy offers you a wide panel of activities and events for every season:
– Visits : the Castle of Menthon, the Basilica of La Visitation, Former Prisons, …
– Sports or cultural events : Noctibules, the “fête du Lac”, the Festival of Animation, …
– Diverse sports
ACTIVITIES
EVENTS
Ski
– Cross-country ski : in the Glières, in Manigod, Clusaz, Grand-Bornand, Semnoz, Saisies in 1h driving.
– Ski : Clusaz, Grand-Bornand in 40 minutes by car, in 1h30 driving the big Stations of Tarentaise
Climbing
All year long, you can climb the most beautiful cliffs of the region and take advantage of internal climbing walls.
For exemple
The climbing room Block Trotters proposes you indoor or outdoor lessons as well as free access at their premises, for any age and for any level.
Via Ferrata / Canyoning / Adventure course
In mountain or in forest, strong sensations guaranteed for the beginners and the confirmed sportsmen.
– Via Ferrata of Thônes
– Numerous Canyons
– La Forêt de l’Aventure in Talloire
Water Sports
On the lake, practise diverse nautical activities
– Kayak
– Planche à voile
– Kitesurf
– Pédal’O
– Wake Board
– Paddle
– …
For exemple
The pontoon of the “Frères Coin-Coin“ proposes you rents of Paddle, Pédal’ O, Boats, as well as Wake Board surfing lessons.
Golf
18-hole Golf course in 500m
riding
Riding school of Thônes, 15 minutes away by car.
Bike
– Mountain Bike : Numerous circuits possible in the Roc de Chère, Semnoz, Bout du Lac
– Cycling : Tour of the lake (40km), Col de la forclaz (25km), Col de Leschaux, …
Hike
Discover numerous strolls for any level
– Nature reserve of the Roc de Chère in 300m
– The Tournette
– The Teeth of Lanfon
– …
The carnival of Annecy
In February
``Fête du Lac``
First Saturday of August
Crossing of Lake
August 15th
The ``Ancilevienne``
In September
The Festival of Animation
The beginning of June