Annecy: a summer holiday destination Whether you want to enjoy an active holiday or just relax, Annecy has plenty to offer.
Come to Annecy, at the heart of the Aravis massif, and discover wild, authentic countryside which also offers unrivalled sports facilities.
For sports fans, Annecy is conveniently located for all activities: sailing, water-skiing, wakeboarding, diving, golf, riding, summer luge, tennis, hiking, mountain biking, paragliding, karting, hang-gliding, boating, swimming, treetop adventure courses, hot air balloon flights…
Come and rent a luxury sport villa. Hikers will be thrilled to discover the many footpaths in our magnificent mountains and also by the lake.
Lovers of museums and history will find plenty to enjoy, with tours of Menthon Saint Bernard and Annecy castles, the famous old prisons, the Salomon contemporary art foundation and more.
Finally, gourmets will find many Savoyard and gastronomic restaurants to delight children and adults alike. Have you ever been to a place with so much sports activities for your holidays? So come on, we’re waiting for you!
Annecy has been called the Alpine Venetia since a long time, with its canals crossing the historic town. This nickname takes its full sense during the 2 and a half days of the Carnival…
Did you know that ? ... Since 1960, Annecy is the world capital for animation films. Which is not limited of course to traditional animated movie for kids!
Since 1983, Annecy welcomes at the end of September - beginning of October, the Italian film festival, one of the biggest European event on this theme.
During all December, Annecy offers visitors its party set : fairy lights, animations for every one, concerts, cribs, Christmas markets, a skating rink, a little train to visit all the places easily...
In December
Summer activities
Annecy: a summer holiday destination
Whether you want to enjoy an active holiday or just relax, Annecy has plenty to offer. Come to Annecy, at the heart of the Aravis massif, and discover wild, authentic countryside which also offers unrivalled sports facilities. For sports fans, Annecy is conveniently located for all activities: sailing, water-skiing, wakeboarding, diving, golf, riding, summer luge, tennis, hiking, mountain biking, paragliding, karting, hang-gliding, boating, swimming, treetop adventure courses, hot air balloon flights… Come and rent a luxury sport villa. Hikers will be thrilled to discover the many footpaths in our magnificent mountains and also by the lake. Lovers of museums and history will find plenty to enjoy, with tours of Menthon Saint Bernard and Annecy castles, the famous old prisons, the Salomon contemporary art foundation and more. Finally, gourmets will find many Savoyard and gastronomic restaurants to delight children and adults alike. Have you ever been to a place with so much sports activities for your holidays? So come on, we’re waiting for you!
Pictures of summer
Winter activities
Annecy: a winter holiday destination
The ski area of the Aravis Massif (La Clusaz and Le Grand Bornand, just 30 minutes away from our villas), also known as “Lake Annecy Ski resorts”, stretches from 1100 to 2600 metres in altitude. The natural and artificial snow cover guarantees good skiing conditions from mid-December to late April.
Because of its variety, the Aravis Massif has plenty of activities for lovers of the snowy mountains: Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snow park, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, luge runs, snowmobiles, children’s slopes, skating rink, dog sled rides… Annecy and our villas are ideally located at the heart of the Alps. They offer easy access to the world’s most famous ski resorts: • La Clusaz and Le Grand Bornand: 28km (0h30) • Chamonix/Mont Blanc: 100km (1h15) • Val d’Isère: 120km (1h30) • Courchevel: 100km (2h00) • Méribel: 90km (1h45) • Val d’Isère: 130km (2h15) • Megève: 56 km (1h15) • Albertville: 45 km (0h50)
If you’d like to take a rest between two days of skiing, you can enjoy a spot of shopping in Annecy town centre or Geneva, a walk by the lake or a day at Aix les Bains thermal baths. Annecy in the winter, the destination everyone’s talking about!
Annecy: a summer holiday destination Whether you want to enjoy an active holiday or just relax, Annecy has plenty to offer.
Annecy has been called the Alpine Venetia since a long time, with its canals crossing the historic town. This nickname takes its full sense during the 2 and a half days of the Carnival…
Did you know that ? ...
On the first Saturday of August, the Bay of Albigny welcomes the biggest pyrotechnic show of Europe…
In 1996, some friends imagine to transform one of the most beautiful places of Lake Annecy into a great set of show.
IF3 Europe: A winter event at Annecy attracting international interest
Since 1983, Annecy welcomes at the end of September - beginning of October, the Italian film festival, one of the biggest European event on this theme.
At the beginning of autumn, the cattle comes back from the pastures where they spent summer…
During all December, Annecy offers visitors its party set : fairy lights, animations for every one, concerts, cribs, Christmas markets, a skating rink, a little train to visit all the places easily...
