ACTIVITIES
🇬🇧 Activities on and around Lake Annecy
🚤 Activities on the Lake
Lake Annecy is an incredible playground between mountains and crystal-clear water. Here are our favourite activities.
🚲 Cycle around the lake
Probably the best way to discover Annecy.
The full loop is around 40 km and almost entirely on dedicated cycle paths.
Please note: We recommend walking around the lake in this direction to avoid a very steep slope!
Annecy → Veyrier-du-Lac → Menthon-Saint-Bernard → Talloires → Doussard → Saint-Jorioz → Sévrier → Annecy.
🏄 Wakeboard, Wakesurf & Foil
One of the most fun summer activities on the lake.
Whether you're a beginner or experienced, several clubs offer lessons and private sessions.
We recommend:
Back To Bones (Veyrier-du-Lac)
Skiwake74 (Doussard)
Waterski Club Sevrier Annecy (Sévrier)
Many of them also offer wakesurf and foil sessions.
🏄♀️ Paddle
One of our favourite activities early in the morning.
The lake is often perfectly calm before 10am.
Rental options:
Cercle de Voile de Sevrier
Green Boat Annecy
💡 Our tip: go at sunrise if you can.
🦢 Pedal Boats
A classic family activity.
You can rent pedal boats all around the lake, especially in:
Talloires
Menthon-Saint-Bernard
Sévrier
Le Pâquier (Annecy)
Many include a small slide, which children absolutely love.
🚤 Rent a Boat
One of the best ways to discover the lake.
You can rent:
electric boats
licence-free boats
motorboats
We recommend:
Green Boat Annecy
Nautilac Annecy
⛵ Sunset Sailing & Aperitif on the Lake
The Cercle de Voile de Sevrier offers beautiful sailing experiences with a local aperitif on board every summer. The excursion lasts around two hours and includes local cheeses, charcuterie and drinks.
📍 134 Route du Port, 74320 Sévrier
🌊 Rafting
A fantastic activity for families, teenagers and groups of friends.
Trips usually take place on nearby rivers:
Le Fier
La Dranse
L'Isère
We recommend:
Annecy Aventure Rafting
Rafting Annecy
🌲 Adventure Park (Accrobranche)
A real favourite.
ACRO' AVENTURES TALLOIRES
📍 Forest of Planfait, Talloires
Excellent for children but also genuinely fun for adults.
Beautiful courses in the forest with incredible views over the lake.
Website:
🪂 Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Annecy is considered one of the most beautiful paragliding spots in the world.
Flights depart from Col de la Forclaz.
We recommend:
Les Passagers du Vent
Airmax Parapente
K2 Parapente
Flyeo
Annecy Deltaplane
Tangata Manu
🥾 Must-Do Hikes Around Lake Annecy
💡 If you enjoy walking, make sure to include at least one hike during your stay. It's probably the most beautiful way to discover Annecy and its lake.
Annecy is a paradise for hikers, with everything from easy family walks to challenging mountain summits.
🟢 Easy (Family Friendly)
Roc de Chère Nature Reserve
📍 Talloires-Montmin
⭐ Our number one recommendation with children.
1.5 to 2 hours
Mostly shaded
Beautiful lake views
Perfect for families
Bout du Lac Nature Reserve
📍 Doussard
A very easy walk on wooden boardwalks through a protected natural area.
1 to 1.5 hours
Suitable for young children
Stroller-friendly in some sections
Angon Waterfall
📍 Talloires-Montmin
A beautiful family walk leading to a spectacular waterfall.
⚠️ Wear proper shoes as some sections can be slippery.
🟠 Intermediate
Parmelan
📍 Dingy-Saint-Clair
One of Annecy's iconic hikes.
4 to 5 hours
Huge limestone plateau
Spectacular views over the lake and the Aravis mountains
💡 Especially beautiful in spring and summer.
Mont Baron & Mont Veyrier
📍 Annecy-le-Vieux
Our personal favourite if you only do one hike close to Annecy.
4 to 5 hours
Easy access from Annecy
Stunning panoramic lake views throughout the entire hike
Semnoz
📍 Annecy
An easily accessible mountain with incredible views.
Several routes available
Great with children
You can also drive up and simply walk along the ridges
🔴 Veryyyy Difficult
La Tournette
📍 Talloires-Montmin
Annecy's legendary summit.
6 to 8 hours
2,351 metres altitude
Physically demanding
Some technical sections
⚠️ Only attempt this in good weather and avoid with young children.