Our top 10 activities for your vacation at Lake Annecy

Leave the car and take the boat to Annecy, from the port of Doussard plage (a 30-minute walk from the campsites).

Annecy is a wonderful city to visit, and a boat trip gives you a different view of the lake. It’s also a stress-free way to get to Annecy without the traffic.

The most beautiful view!

By car (or if you’re feeling energetic enough, by bike) to the famous viewpoint over Lake Annecy. From Col de la Forclaz you can watch paragliders taking off over the lake and marvel at the fantastic view over the lake to the mountain behind, La Tournette. You’ll find good restaurants serving local dishes such as Tartiflette, Raclette and Fondue.

Tip: head up there for sunset and enjoy a delicious fondue, an unforgettable souvenir of the panoramic view over Lake Annecy!

Visit one of Lake Annecy’s beautiful beaches. For young children, choose the beach a few kilometers from our campsite near Saint Jorioz, which has a safe paddling pool and stretch of sand, diving boards, a playground, a café, toilets and a safe swimming area with a gradual drop into the lake.

The other best choice is Angon or Talloires on the other side of the lake (a 10-minute drive from the campsite), which are grassy beaches with beautiful mountain views.

On the bike path!

Rent a bike directly from Campings La Ravoire/ Les Fontaines / Lo Velâjo, or take your own bike around the lake on the flat, family-friendly cycle path, accessible to all. The Lake Annecy cycle path (also known as the Voie Verte) runs along the western shore of the lake for 19 km between Annecy and Doussard, and beyond to Albertville. More recently, the trail has been extended around the lake. On the other side of the lake, some sections of the cycle path are on the road, but this is rare. Rent your bikes directly from the campsite!

If you’re a road cyclist, you can ride one of the famous Tour de France routes such as Le Semnoz, Col de la Forclaz, Col De Croix Fry… there are many!

There are many beautiful walks and hikes to do on Lake Annecy for all ages and abilities. If you’re a family with young children, you can visit the beautiful Réserve Naturelle de Doussard , which is located next to the Doussard beach. This nature reserve is flat and accessible to baby carriages and wheelchairs. It also boasts beautiful viewpoints over the lake. Set in a small forest and marsh, it’s a fabulous place to take your camera and get some great shots of the lake and its wildlife.

If you’d like to do a bit more hiking, but not too intense, the walk to the cascade D’Angon is a good option. It’s doable with children who like to walk. You can choose to park 15 minutes’ walk from the waterfall above Talloires, or you can park in Angon or Talloires and walk through the forest. During the hike, there are a number of points where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the lake.

For the more active and fit, you can climb Annecy’s highest and most famous mountain: La Tournette. At 1,514 m, La Tournette stands prominently above Lake Annecy. This fantastic day hike offers breathtaking views of Lake Annecy and the surrounding mountains. Non-sports enthusiasts please.

Just a 45-minute drive from our campsites, Le Semnoz is one of our customers’ favorite destinations. It offers you a family day out in the mountains. Park at the summit for a breathtaking view of the lake and surrounding mountains. There are a variety of walks and hikes for everyone.

At the bottom of the resort, you’ll find all kinds offun activities such as summer tobogganing, mini karting and summer biathlon for the whole family to enjoy. Orienteering courses are available for children, with a reward at the end. Enough to keep them motivated!

Did you know that Lake Annecy is one of the world’s most popular destinations for paragliders? “Take to the skies above the lake and enjoy magnificent views of Lake Annecy and its mountains.
Take a tandem flight from the Col de la Forclaz and land at the Doussard landing zone, just a 40-minute walk from the Annecy campsites. The companies will take you by mini-bus directly to the Col de la Forclaz for take-off.

A memory that will stay with you for a long time.

Visit the famous French Alpine town of Chamonix and take the Aiguille du Midi gondola. See the Mont-Blanc glacier, then take the train to the “sea of ice”. Chamonix is a beautiful town with many restaurants, cafés and sports stores!

Chamonix is about 1h30 from Camping La Ravoire and Camping Les Fontaines.

Tip: leave the campsite at dawn and enjoy the day up there, and if you’re visiting in July/August, pre-book your tickets online! Discounts are available from the campsite reception.

If you like adrenaline-fuelled adventure, you can’t miss canyoning in the Angon or Montmin canyons on Lake Annecy.

Our service providers offer a range of courses at different levels. The more adventurous can descend a 45-meter abseil in the Angon waterfall, while others can enjoy the natural slides of our canyons.

A great alternative to canyoning or paragliding for children over a metre tall (or older children and adults). The accrobranche above Talloires, Acro’aventures, is a very popular activity. The view of the lake from up there is magnificent, and the courses range from easy to difficult, so there’s something for everyone.
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