Lake Annecy, Doussard & Sources du Lac d'Annecy

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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.
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Annecy
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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
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Annecy-le-Vieux
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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.
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Talloires
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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.
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メントン=サン=ベルナール城
Allée du Château
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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.
Pretty local village a short drive or cycle towards Talloires. Beach, cafés and restaurants, water-sports.
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Angon
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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.
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Cascade d'Angon
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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 Nature Reserve and Port
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Bout du Lac
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Bout du Lac Nature Reserve and Port
Walk to this charming local village, local veg farm, river and ancient farmhouses and barns.
Arnand
Walk to this charming local village, local veg farm, river and ancient farmhouses and barns.
Local waters and caves
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セイテネックスの洞窟と滝
576 Rte des Grottes
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Local waters and caves
Local castle and butterfly museum
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Chateau de Faverges
293 Chem. de la Vie Plaine
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Local 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 Plage
Watersports centre for all watersports on the lake, friendly and helpful, cafe and snack bar
Local bike rental of all types
K2 Outdoor Annecy
455 Rte de la Vieille Église
Local bike rental of all types
Parapente school for tandem flights beginners adults and children
Flyeo - Paragliding School, Tandems, Paragliding shop
430 Rte du Pont Monnet
Parapente 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
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タミエ砦
Route du Collet de Tamié
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Historic 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)
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Local horse-riding equestrian centre, pony-riding age 3-10, adult riding (over 12, beginner or competent)
Local company organising canyoning trips
FBI 74 Canyoning
925 Rte de Chaparon
Local 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 Closet
Mountain guided walks and other activities, see also www. rando-alpine.fr
Fantastic forest adventure course above Talloires
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ACRO' AVENTURES TALLOIRES
Chemin Rural dit Planfait
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Fantastic forest adventure course above Talloires
Adventure park with eco snack bar and entertainment
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Criq’ Parc
6111 Digue à Panade
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Adventure 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 Port
2 Michelin star restaurant, must book in advance, exceptional lakeside terrace. Also a bistro and takeaway, see website
Excellent restaurant and bar close by, terrace
Hôtel Restaurant L'Arcalod
237 Rte de la Gare
Excellent restaurant and bar close by, terrace
Great restaurant and activities
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'Angon
Ideal restaurant for lunch, arrive by bike on the cycle path, restaurant only open for non-residents at lunchtime
Lakeside setting, pontoon if arriving by boat
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Chez Ma Cousine
2036 Rte d'Annecy
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Lakeside 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 Perouses
Traiteur, 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
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La Cuillère à Omble
2346 Rte de Talloires
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Restaurant 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 Plage
Excellent 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 Prés
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
Charming lakeside restaurant at Veyrier du lac
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Le pêcheur
10 Av. Général Doyen
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Charming lakeside restaurant at Veyrier du lac
Douss'Art Pizza
1535 Route d'Annecy
pizzas
Local vegetarian and vegan dishes, sale of fresh fruit and vegetables from the farm
Restaurant Les Jardins du Taillefer
340 Rte de la Prte
Local 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 Cyclamens
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
Superb takeaway pizzas, order early
Bob Pizza
455 Route de la Vieille Église
Superb takeaway pizzas, order early
Local micro-brewery, bar and shop
Alchimie brewery
48 Rue de la République
Local micro-brewery, bar and shop
Nauticafe lakefront cafe with pontoon place for visiting boats
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Sévrier
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Nauticafe lakefront cafe with pontoon place for visiting boats
Campsite restaurant good food, book in advance
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
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アヌシー湖
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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 Taillefer
Brilliant 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
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Restaurant de la Plage
Route du Port
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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
Classic Tour de France climb
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Cormet de Roselend
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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
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Col de la Forclaz
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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.
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Semnoz - 1 699 m
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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
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Col de Tamié
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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.
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Glières Plateau
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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.
Nice view, quiet local col to ride up
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.
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Doussard
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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
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Faverges
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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
Lakeside town with larger supermarket, shops and restaurants
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Saint-Jorioz
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Lakeside town with larger supermarket, shops and restaurants
Beautiful lakeside village, bar, restaurants and cafes
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Talloires
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Beautiful lakeside village, bar, restaurants and cafes
Beautiful village with shops bars and restaurants
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Veyrier-du-Lac
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Beautiful village with shops bars and restaurants
Lakeside town with shops and restaurants, fuel station for motorboats, beach and port
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Sévrier
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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.
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Albertville
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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.
Shopping - super-U supermarket
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Saint-Jorioz
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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
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ドゥサールのビーチ
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Local beach with lifeguards, beach cafe, parking, easy to cycle to from the house in about 15 minutes, cycle parking
Lovely lakeside beach with car park
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アンゴンビーチ
110 Rte d'Angon
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Lovely lakeside beach with car park
Municipal paid beach with nice beach restaurant the Glacier and snack bar, easily accessible along the cycle path
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St Jorioz Beach
Route de la Plage
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Municipal 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 Plage
Menton-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.
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アルビニー ビーチ
6 Av. du Petit Port
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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.
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ル・プティ・ポール
Avenue du Petit Port
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Plage Municipale de Talloires
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