Lake Annecy, Doussard & Sources du Lac d'Annecy
Sightseeing
Beautiful historic lakeside town. Arrive by boat or on your bike. Explore the old town and restaurants alongside the river. Relax in the park or walk along the lakeside where you can rent pedalos and boats.
613 locals recommend
Annecy
Beautiful historic lakeside town. Arrive by boat or on your bike. Explore the old town and restaurants alongside the river. Relax in the park or walk along the lakeside where you can rent pedalos and boats.
Old town of Annecy, reached more easily by going the East side of the lake via Talloires, restaurants, shopping
70 locals recommend
Annecy-le-Vieux
Old town of Annecy, reached more easily by going the East side of the lake via Talloires, restaurants, shopping
Beautiful, chic lakeside village with many excellent restaurants and hotels including the Abbaye de Talloires, Père Bise and 2 Michelin star Restaurant Jean Sulpice. Explore the lake front, a nice place to stop off on the ferry to explore.
79 locals recommend
Talloires
Beautiful, chic lakeside village with many excellent restaurants and hotels including the Abbaye de Talloires, Père Bise and 2 Michelin star Restaurant Jean Sulpice. Explore the lake front, a nice place to stop off on the ferry to explore.
Fairytale castle said to have inspired Walt Disney in creating the disney castle. Worth a visit, guided tours, gardens to visit, snack/cafe, childrens play area, deckchairs, great views.
148 locals recommend
Chateau de Menthon-Saint-Bernard
Allée du ChâteauFairytale castle said to have inspired Walt Disney in creating the disney castle. Worth a visit, guided tours, gardens to visit, snack/cafe, childrens play area, deckchairs, great views.
Pretty local village a short drive or cycle towards Talloires. Beach, cafés and restaurants, water-sports.
13 locals recommend
Angon
Pretty local village a short drive or cycle towards Talloires. Beach, cafés and restaurants, water-sports.
Steep path with tree roots and rocks, last section with handrails, walking poles useful, worth the hike to see and walk under the waterfall. About 2 hours comfortable round trip from Angon waterfall parking.
114 locals recommend
Cascade d'Angon
Steep path with tree roots and rocks, last section with handrails, walking poles useful, worth the hike to see and walk under the waterfall. About 2 hours comfortable round trip from Angon waterfall parking.
Nice place to stop off from the cycle path or drive to the car park set back off the road. Sports courts, playground, beach with snack bar, village centre with bakery and restaurants
Duingt Plage station
Nice place to stop off from the cycle path or drive to the car park set back off the road. Sports courts, playground, beach with snack bar, village centre with bakery and restaurants
Bout du Lac
Bout du Lac Nature Reserve and Port
Arnand
Walk to this charming local village, local veg farm, river and ancient farmhouses and barns.
Grotte et Cascade de Seythenex
576 Rte des GrottesLocal waters and caves
Chateau de Faverges
293 Chem. de la Vie PlaineLocal castle and butterfly museum
Activities
Watersports centre for all watersports on the lake, friendly and helpful, cafe and snack bar
Skiwake74
120 Rte de la PlageWatersports centre for all watersports on the lake, friendly and helpful, cafe and snack bar
K2 Outdoor Annecy
455 Rte de la Vieille ÉgliseLocal bike rental of all types
Parapente school for tandem flights beginners adults and children
Flyeo - Paragliding School, Tandems, Paragliding shop
430 Rte du Pont MonnetParapente school for tandem flights beginners adults and children
Virtual-reality activities, state-of-the-art facility, ideal for teenagers and adults, everything from full on virtual reality experience in teams to individual golf, football, fishing and other sports. Ideal for a rainy day or special occasion, also great food.
4'47 Restaurant bar lounge
Virtual-reality activities, state-of-the-art facility, ideal for teenagers and adults, everything from full on virtual reality experience in teams to individual golf, football, fishing and other sports. Ideal for a rainy day or special occasion, also great food.
Historic fort and tree adventure courses for all ages and abilities, picnic site, cafe and shop, popular cycle climb to the top
29 locals recommend
Fort de Tamié
Route du Collet de TamiéHistoric fort and tree adventure courses for all ages and abilities, picnic site, cafe and shop, popular cycle climb to the top
Local horse-riding equestrian centre, pony-riding age 3-10, adult riding (over 12, beginner or competent)
Les Ecuries De Chevaline
Local horse-riding equestrian centre, pony-riding age 3-10, adult riding (over 12, beginner or competent)
FBI 74 Canyoning
925 Rte de ChaparonLocal company organising canyoning trips
Mountain guided walks and other activities, see also www. rando-alpine.fr
Office Des Guides D'annecy- Escalade-Via Ferrata-Canyoning-Rando
8 Avenue du Pré ClosetMountain guided walks and other activities, see also www. rando-alpine.fr
ACRO' AVENTURES TALLOIRES
Chemin Rural dit PlanfaitFantastic forest adventure course above Talloires
Criq’ Parc
6111 Digue à PanadeAdventure park with eco snack bar and entertainment
Food scene
2 Michelin star restaurant, must book in advance, exceptional lakeside terrace. Also a bistro and takeaway, see website
Restaurant gastronomique Jean Sulpice
303 Route du Port2 Michelin star restaurant, must book in advance, exceptional lakeside terrace. Also a bistro and takeaway, see website
Hôtel Restaurant L'Arcalod
237 Rte de la GareExcellent restaurant and bar close by, terrace
4'47 Restaurant bar lounge
Great restaurant and activities
Ideal restaurant for lunch, arrive by bike on the cycle path, restaurant only open for non-residents at lunchtime
Hôtel Restaurant Les Grillons
1199 Rte d'AngonIdeal restaurant for lunch, arrive by bike on the cycle path, restaurant only open for non-residents at lunchtime
Chez Ma Cousine
2036 Rte d'AnnecyLakeside setting, pontoon if arriving by boat
Traiteur, chef a domicile, livraison de repas, aperitifs.
Private caterer, local chef for in-house chef service, delivered meals, aperitif packs.
Frédéric Fouquet Créateur D'émotions Culinaires, Chef À Domicile
280 Chemin des PerousesTraiteur, chef a domicile, livraison de repas, aperitifs.
Private caterer, local chef for in-house chef service, delivered meals, aperitif packs.
Restaurant with pontoon, possible to arrive by boat, nice setting for a high-quality lunch
6 locals recommend
La Cuillère à Omble
2346 Rte de TalloiresRestaurant with pontoon, possible to arrive by boat, nice setting for a high-quality lunch
Excellent beach restaurant, snacks, drinks and takeaway, beautiful lakeside setting, cool vibe
Le Cadre
120 Route de la PlageExcellent beach restaurant, snacks, drinks and takeaway, beautiful lakeside setting, cool vibe
Now named Chez Paps, local bar with simple food, family-friendly, big screen for sports, pool table, open late with dj and live music events
Road House Café
50 Chem. des Grands PrésNow named Chez Paps, local bar with simple food, family-friendly, big screen for sports, pool table, open late with dj and live music events
Le pêcheur
10 Av. Général DoyenCharming lakeside restaurant at Veyrier du lac
Douss'Art Pizza
1535 Route d'Annecypizzas
Local vegetarian and vegan dishes, sale of fresh fruit and vegetables from the farm
Restaurant Les Jardins du Taillefer
340 Rte de la PrteLocal vegetarian and vegan dishes, sale of fresh fruit and vegetables from the farm
Organic farm for local produce, Arnaud village, sells vegetables at the village market in Doussard on monday mornings, also home-made vegetarian dishes and veg boxes
Le Jardin à Emporter
6 Passage des CyclamensOrganic farm for local produce, Arnaud village, sells vegetables at the village market in Doussard on monday mornings, also home-made vegetarian dishes and veg boxes
Bob Pizza
455 Route de la Vieille ÉgliseSuperb takeaway pizzas, order early
Alchimie brewery
48 Rue de la RépubliqueLocal micro-brewery, bar and shop
Sévrier
Nauticafe lakefront cafe with pontoon place for visiting boats
La Table de la Serraz
Campsite restaurant good food, book in advance
Tour du Lac cafes and local road cycle route ideas
Tour du Lac, accessible cycle path, excellent intermediate route for the full tour which includes steeper parts on East side (also possible to take a shuttle bus up with the bikes). Anti-clockwise route is steeper. Other options available including more level ride to Annecy town and back (36km there and back), full lake tour is 38km
349 locals recommend
Lake Annecy
Tour du Lac, accessible cycle path, excellent intermediate route for the full tour which includes steeper parts on East side (also possible to take a shuttle bus up with the bikes). Anti-clockwise route is steeper. Other options available including more level ride to Annecy town and back (36km there and back), full lake tour is 38km
Brilliant newly refurbished cafe with terrace right on the cycle path towards Annecy from Doussard
Au Coup de Pompe
400 Route du TailleferBrilliant newly refurbished cafe with terrace right on the cycle path towards Annecy from Doussard
Fantastic cafe with cycle and accessories shop, outdoor terrace and indoor dining room ideal for a group. Just past the tunnel when going from Doussard towards Annecy. A short ride down to the lake side from here for a swim, childrens playground nearby.
Le Bon Wagon
Fantastic cafe with cycle and accessories shop, outdoor terrace and indoor dining room ideal for a group. Just past the tunnel when going from Doussard towards Annecy. A short ride down to the lake side from here for a swim, childrens playground nearby.
Restaurant Le Glacier - snack bar on the cycle path and restaurant facing the beach, great place to stop for lunch by the lake, easily accessible along the cycle path, lots of parking for cycles
9 locals recommend
Restaurant de la Plage
Route du PortRestaurant Le Glacier - snack bar on the cycle path and restaurant facing the beach, great place to stop for lunch by the lake, easily accessible along the cycle path, lots of parking for cycles
Cormet de Roselend
Classic Tour de France climb
Tough climb not for the faint-hearted, 10-11% gradients, amazing views, can be approached from either Talloires or Faverges as part of an extended Lake Tour
244 locals recommend
Col de la Forclaz
Tough climb not for the faint-hearted, 10-11% gradients, amazing views, can be approached from either Talloires or Faverges as part of an extended Lake Tour
Tough climb featured in Tour de France and Etape du Tour, from the North side. Ski area in winter.
89 locals recommend
Semnoz - 1 699 m
Tough climb featured in Tour de France and Etape du Tour, from the North side. Ski area in winter.
Popular relatively easy local ride via Faverges, cafe at the top, could be part of a longer circuit or place to meet up with others
11 locals recommend
Col de Tamié
Popular relatively easy local ride via Faverges, cafe at the top, could be part of a longer circuit or place to meet up with others
Route near to Grand-Bornand, featured in Tour de France mountain stages and Etape du Tour. Good meeting point for a group with family, museum and resistance memorial.
70 locals recommend
Glières Plateau
Route near to Grand-Bornand, featured in Tour de France mountain stages and Etape du Tour. Good meeting point for a group with family, museum and resistance memorial.
Col de l'Épine
Nice view, quiet local col to ride up
City/town information
Local shopping for essentials, the best bakery is in the small shop on the road towards the town centre before pizza sympa with parking in front. Don’t miss the Monday morning market for fresh local produce. Cycle to the beach or lake, best cycle parking is at the port. Try the campsite shop for holiday items like beach shoes and inflatables.
15 locals recommend
Doussard
Local shopping for essentials, the best bakery is in the small shop on the road towards the town centre before pizza sympa with parking in front. Don’t miss the Monday morning market for fresh local produce. Cycle to the beach or lake, best cycle parking is at the port. Try the campsite shop for holiday items like beach shoes and inflatables.
Local market-town, traditional French shops and restaurants in town centre, supermarkets out of town industrial estate (Doussard side of Faverges): Lidl, Intermarche, Bio Organic Supermarket, Gifi, garden centre, DIY stores
10 locals recommend
Faverges
Local market-town, traditional French shops and restaurants in town centre, supermarkets out of town industrial estate (Doussard side of Faverges): Lidl, Intermarche, Bio Organic Supermarket, Gifi, garden centre, DIY stores
Saint-Jorioz
Lakeside town with larger supermarket, shops and restaurants
Talloires
Beautiful lakeside village, bar, restaurants and cafes
Veyrier-du-Lac
Beautiful village with shops bars and restaurants
Lakeside town with shops and restaurants, fuel station for motorboats, beach and port
7 locals recommend
Sévrier
Lakeside town with shops and restaurants, fuel station for motorboats, beach and port
30 minute drive to this winter Olympic destination. Larger shops and hypermarkets including Geant Casino, Decathlon, Intersport. Town centre high street with shops and restaurants. Activities like ice skating and bowling.
29 locals recommend
Albertville
30 minute drive to this winter Olympic destination. Larger shops and hypermarkets including Geant Casino, Decathlon, Intersport. Town centre high street with shops and restaurants. Activities like ice skating and bowling.
Saint-Jorioz
Shopping - super-U supermarket
Beaches on the lake
Local beach with lifeguards, beach cafe, parking, easy to cycle to from the house in about 15 minutes, cycle parking
17 locals recommend
Plage de Doussard
Local beach with lifeguards, beach cafe, parking, easy to cycle to from the house in about 15 minutes, cycle parking
Plage d'Angon
110 Rte d'AngonLovely lakeside beach with car park
Municipal paid beach with nice beach restaurant the Glacier and snack bar, easily accessible along the cycle path
38 locals recommend
St Jorioz Beach
Route de la PlageMunicipal paid beach with nice beach restaurant the Glacier and snack bar, easily accessible along the cycle path
Menton-St-Bernard: Village beach with lido, lifeguards, paid entrance, ideal with younger children
Route de la Plage
Route de la PlageMenton-St-Bernard: Village beach with lido, lifeguards, paid entrance, ideal with younger children
Get there early to enjoy this beach just outside the town centre (go via Talloires). Activities like paddle boarding available. Car park nearby, restaurants and snacks.
80 locals recommend
Plage d'Albigny
6 Av. du Petit PortGet there early to enjoy this beach just outside the town centre (go via Talloires). Activities like paddle boarding available. Car park nearby, restaurants and snacks.
Le Petit Port
Avenue du Petit Port
Plage Municipale de Talloires