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July is the start of the peak holiday season on lake Annecy. With average temperatures normally well above 30C it offers everything you would expect from a true summer holiday. A clear, blue alpine sky, warm temperatures well into the night, outdoor dining and all the water based activities you can imagine.

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How many days fresh powder can you have skiing anywhere? Correct, the answer is depending on where you go, how often and how much it snows. Given that you can’t influence the weather, the only choice you have is where to go. If you commit to one ski resort you get what you are given. [...]

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Why do I love to use lake Annecy as my base for skiing? For one I have property there, which surprisingly is empty most of the winter season. However there is another reason. Lake Annecy is within an hours drive of more than 10 major ski resorts. By choosing to drive I can pick the [...]

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After a 50 years absence, the Tour de France returns to Annecy. On wonders why? Having said so, the tour always passes somewhere nearby. Last few years stages included Col de la Forclaz, Gran Bornand, Thones, La Clusaz and some of the mountain passes nearby. Now I am not a great fan of the Tour. [...]

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Most holiday makers won’t think about airport transfers when organising a trip to lake Annecy. Partially because lake Annecy is within an days drive from the UK and for those who fly, Geneva airport offers plenty of car hire options. However here is a thought. You can fly to Geneva and get an airport transfer [...]

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Given that I have travelled forwards and backwards to and from lake Annecy over the past 10 years, here is my take on the cheapest way to get lake Annecy from the UK. I kind of ignore convenience, speed of travel and personal preferences. If you visit lake Annecy you should ideally have some means [...]

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