Abseiling

There are a number of activity companies on lake Annecy offering abseiling for beginners and more pros.

Adventure Park

A great day out for families and a group of friends. The park has got a range of activities on offer including and adventure course, Forest of Senses, Orienteering Course and Treehouse to rent.

Ballon Flights

Book a hot air balloon mountain flight and discover a breath taking view of Annecy Lake and the Aravis mountains in total tranquillity and security.

Boat Hire

Boats can be hired with and without driving licence, from paddle boats , small sailing boats to motorboats. Enjoy to discovering secret areas of the lake Annecy and the Roc de Chère.

Canyoning

Swimming, slide, jump, descent into basins of water. Good fun and no previous experience required.

Climbing

The mountains around lake Annecy offer endless climbing possibilities.

Cruises

There is a scheduled boat service from April 23rd to September 25th connecting the lake-side towns of Talloires, Menthon, Veyrier and Annecy. Charter cruises start from the old town and can include lunch or dinner.

Cycling

The cycle path is a real link between Annecy, and the other towns along the lake. You can cycle all the way from Annecy to Albertville. It offers beautiful landscapes, with views on the lake and mountains.

Fishing

Europe’s cleanest lake has plenty of fish stock. All you need is a local licence and fishing gear, off you go catching your own dinner.

Golf

There is a golf course in Talloires in a protected nature reserve, with great views over lake and mountains. Nearby in Giez is “Le Belvedere”, a 18 hole golf course offering a magnificent view on the lake of Annecy and the Mont-Blanc, while “Les Castors”, a 9 hole golf course has been designed especially for beginners.

Hiking

Enjoy easy and pleasant hikes and walks in the heart of the Alps and get rewarded with exceptional scenery of the Lake and the surrounding mountains. Discover wildlife, flora, fauna and the life of pasture.

Mobilboard

an unique way to discover Annecy, the lake and the old town.

Mountain Biking

the mountains nearby offer plenty of scope for short or extended mountain bike excursions. Bike rental available.

Paddleboarding

Discover Lake Annecy in an ecological and original way. Stand-up paddleboards require a little balance but you get rewarded with unique views on Duingt castle and the Roc de Chère. Board hire and organised tours available.

Paragliding

A tandem flight above lake Annecy is one of the most spectacular things you can do. There are many professional operators offering tandem and paragliding courses.

Quad Bikes

Go for a technical and playful Quad Bike excursions guided by experienced instructors.

Rafting

White water activities include rafting, kayaking, hydrospeed, canorafting and sea kayaking trip. A number of operators offer rafting along the lake.

Sailing

Sailing courses, Sailing boats, catamaran, windsurfing and boat hire.

Scuba Diving

Discover the clear waters of lake Annecy, and meet perches and pikes. Scuba diving at all levels: initiation dives, exploration dives, certification CMAS/PADI, particular lessons, youth and night dives.

Sight Seeing

See other posts. Plenty of sights along lake Annecy

Swimming

With water temperatures around 24C in the summer, swimming in lake Annecy is refreshing, healthy and fun.

Tennis

A number of clubs along the lake with well maintained clay courts.

Via Ferrata

Totally safe rock climbing experience with fixed ropes. Via Ferrata is a good entry to rock climbing.

Wakeboarding

Wakeboard schools, wakeboard hire, wakeboarding for beginners or experts.

Walking

Take a gentle stroll along the footpaths of lake Annecy. Many restaurants and cafes on the way

Water-skiing

Water-ski schools, water-ski hire, water-ski for beginners or experts.

Wintersport

Ski resorts are just 30 min drive from lake Annecy offering downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and all other winter sports available in world class ski resorts.

Waiting for Lance to arrive at the final 2009 Tour de France time trial around Lake Annecy, France

Fantastic cycle path near Annecy in the French Alps. We rode it whilst on a skedaddle cycling trip in August 2009.

Possibly the best ever break in competitive cycling – winner of the most combative cyclist of the day, the “Browne” Jersey

July 2008