Day Trips — Annecy Travel Guides | VisitAnnecy.com

Mar 1, 2026

The Château d’Annecy, dating back to the 12th century, lies 500 meters above the city and charges €6 for entry. Lake Annecy spans 27.59 km², with boat rentals starting at €20 per hour, while the Semnoz mountain, 1,699 meters high, is just 17 km away for hiking or skiing.

Mar 1, 2026

La Clusaz ski resort, 35 km from Annecy, has 84 marked slopes and a 2,600m vertical drop. Summer hiking trails reach elevations up to 2,500m, with temperatures averaging 20°C in July. A day ski pass costs around €46 for adults during peak season.

Mar 1, 2026

Talloires, located 12 km southeast of Annecy on Lake Annecy’s east shore, features the 11th-century Abbaye de Talloires with entry at €5.50. The lakeside village sits at 448 meters altitude, with summer temperatures averaging 25°C, ideal for hiking the nearby Roc de Chère Nature Reserve.

Mar 1, 2026

Lake Annecy covers 27.59 km² and is surrounded by the historic Palais de l'Isle, a 12th-century former prison. The town lies 40 km from Geneva, with train tickets costing around €15 one way. Average July temperatures reach 25°C, ideal for a daytime visit.

Mar 1, 2026

The 108 km journey from Annecy to Chamonix takes about 1 hour 45 minutes by car, with bus fares starting at €15 one way. Mont Blanc, at 4,810 meters, is accessible year-round, though winter temperatures in Chamonix average -2°C to 5°C, requiring proper gear for mountain visits.