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🇬🇧 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.
Our favourite direction:
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:
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.
💡 Our tip: go at sunrise if you can.
🚴 Pedal Boats
You can rent pedal boats all around the lake, especially in:
Many include a small slide, which children absolutely love.
🚤 Rent a Boat
One of the best ways to discover the lake.
⛵ Sunset Sailing & Aperitif on the Lake
One of our biggest recommendations.
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
This is one of the most peaceful and authentic ways to discover Lake Annecy.
🌊 Rafting
A fantastic activity for families, teenagers and groups of friends.
Trips usually take place on nearby rivers:
🌲 Adventure Park (Accrobranche)
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.
🪂 Paragliding
Annecy is considered one of the most beautiful paragliding spots in the world.
Flights depart from Col de la Forclaz.
🪽 Hang Gliding
Even more impressive than paragliding.
A unique feeling of flying like a bird over the lake.
❤️ Our Top Picks
Le tour complet fait environ 40 km et se fait très facilement grâce aux pistes cyclables.
Annecy → Veyrier → Menthon → Talloires → Doussard → Saint-Jorioz → Sévrier → Annecy.
🏄 Wakeboard, wakesurf & foil
L'une des meilleures activités à faire sur le lac.
Plusieurs clubs proposent des sessions adaptées aux débutants comme aux sportifs confirmés.
Waterski Club Sevrier Annecy : wakeboard, wakesurf, ski nautique et initiation foil.
Back To Bones : superbe ambiance à Veyrier-du-Lac, très apprécié pour le wakesurf et le foil.
🏄♀️ Paddle
Très agréable tôt le matin ou en fin de journée lorsque le lac est calme.
Vous pouvez louer des paddles un peu partout autour du lac, notamment :
💡 Notre conseil : partez tôt le matin, lorsque le lac ressemble à un miroir.
🚤 Pédalo
De nombreuses bases nautiques proposent des pédalos avec toboggan.
⛵ Louer un bateau
Probablement notre activité préférée en été.
Vous pouvez louer un bateau électrique, un bateau sans permis ou un bateau à moteur.
⛵ Balade en voilier & apéro sur le lac
Le Club de Voile de Sevrier propose des sorties en voilier sur le lac avec possibilité de faire un apéritif à bord.
📍 134 Route du Port, 74320 Sévrier
L'une des plus jolies façons de découvrir Annecy autrement.
🌊 Rafting
Une excellente activité en famille ou entre amis.
Les descentes se font généralement sur le Fier, la Dranse ou l'Isère.
🌲 Accrobranche
📍 Forêt de Planfait, Talloires.
C'est génial avec les enfants, mais aussi vraiment amusant pour les adultes. Les parcours sont très beaux avec une vue incroyable sur le lac.
🪂 Parapente
Annecy est considéré comme l'un des plus beaux spots de parapente au monde.
Tous les décollages se font depuis le Col de la Forclaz.
💡 Plusieurs voyageurs et habitants recommandent également K2, Airmax et Les Passagers duVent.
🪽 Deltaplane
Encore plus impressionnant que le parapente.
La sensation est beaucoup plus proche du vol d'un oiseau.
❤️ Nos activités favorites
🚲 Faire le tour du lac à vélo
⛵ Faire un apéro en voilier
🚤 Louer un bateau pour la journée
🌲 Faire l'accrobranche à Talloires
🏡 House Guide
We hope you will feel comfortable here and enjoy your stay. Below you will find some useful information about the apartment.
👟 Throughout the Apartment
The apartment has wooden flooring in most rooms (except for the entrance hall, corridor, and bathroom).
We usually remove our shoes when entering the apartment and kindly ask you to do the same to help preserve the floors.
⚠️ Stretch Ceilings
All rooms in the apartment (except the bathroom) are fitted with stretch ceilings.
Please do not touch or push on the ceilings.
They are perfectly safe for normal use but can be damaged by impacts or sharp objects.
🚪 Front Door
The front door lock can be a little stiff.
Sometimes it requires a bit of force when turning the key. This is completely normal.
Do not hesitate to gently push or pull the door while turning the key.
☀️ Shutters
The apartment is equipped with traditional manual metal shutters.
During hot weather, we recommend:
closing the shutters when the sun is shining directly on the windows.
This helps keep the apartment surprisingly cool even during the hottest summer days.
🛏️ Bedrooms
Children's Bedroom
Two single beds.
One of them includes a pull-out trundle bed stored underneath.
You will also find board games stored under the bed.
Master Bedroom
The left wardrobe door cannot be fully opened while the ceiling fan is running.
Please switch off the fan before opening the wardrobe.
Guest Room / Office
Drying racks for laundry are stored in this room.
💨 Ceiling Fans
How to Use Them
The fan can operate independently from the light.
(Please refer to the photos provided in the guide for the remote controls.)
🛁 Bathroom
Washing Machine
A washing machine is available for your use.
Liquid detergent can be found above the machine.
Drying racks are stored in the guest room.
Vanity Unit
The vanity unit under the sinks is somewhat sensitive to moisture.
We usually place a towel between the two sinks to help protect the furniture.
Thank you for continuing this habit.
First Aid Kit
Under the first sink, you will find:
a small first aid kit;
basic medical supplies;
a hairdryer;
washcloths.
The nearest pharmacies are literally at the end of the street.
Extra Towels
Additional clean towels are stored under the second sink.
🚰 Entrance Sink
The small sink in the entrance area has a tendency to drip.
Please make sure the tap is fully closed after use.
🍳 Kitchen
The kitchen is fully equipped with:
induction cooktop;
built-in refrigerator;
built-in freezer;
dishwasher.
🗑️The trash bin
The recycling bins are under the shelves with the cookbooks (in the alcove). One bin is for glass, and the other is for plastic and paper.Food waste should be disposed of downstairs in front of the apartment in the black trash can, and plastic and paper should go in the yellow trash cans.
Glass should be disposed of in the designated bins there is one accross from the Bar des 4 chemins
Storage
You are welcome to use:
all large drawers in the kitchen island;
the drawers along the wall;
the cupboards around the refrigerator.
Cleaning Supplies
Under the sink, you will find:
cleaning products;
dishwasher tablets;
the main rubbish bin.
Recycling should be sorted into the designated bins (see photos for guidance).
Thermomix
The Thermomix is available for your use.
It is a loyal companion in the kitchen but has been with us for many years!
⚠️ The built-in scale is no longer very accurate.
We usually use the kitchen scale located nearby to weigh the bowl directly.
Spices and Pantry Essentials
Under the cooktop, you will find:
oils;
vinegars;
spices;
seasonings.
Please feel free to use them.
You are also welcome to help yourself to the rice and pasta if needed.
🛋️ Living Room & Dining Area
You will find many books, decorative objects and travel souvenirs throughout the apartment.
Please feel free to browse them carefully.
We have a large collection of photography books and art books.
⚠️ If children would like to look through them, we recommend checking the contents first, as some books may not be suitable for younger readers.
📺 Television & Streaming Services
A single remote control operates the television.
The following streaming services are already available:
Amazon Prime Video
Profile: Didi
Netflix
Profile: Chris
Disney+
Profile: Chris
Please do not modify passwords or profiles.
🎲 Board Games
Board games can be found:
under the bed in the children's room;
under the TV cabinet.
Help yourselves and enjoy!
🔊 Hi-Fi Amplifier
The amplifier is a:
Marantz NR1200
It works very well, although the Bluetooth connection can sometimes be a little temperamental.
Bluetooth Connection
Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the remote control for a few seconds to start pairing mode.
Important
⚠️ Please avoid controlling the volume from your phone.
The volume can increase very suddenly.
We recommend adjusting the volume:
directly on the amplifier;
or using the amplifier remote control.
This is much safer for both the speakers and your ears!
❤️ One Last Thing
Please make yourselves at home and enjoy your stay.
If you have any questions or encounter any issues, do not hesitate to contact us.
We will be happy to help.