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Natural sites

Nature has shaped the landforms and the region for thousands of years. Lake Annecy and its surroundings are full of unique and preserved natural sites. Man, through his actions, also contributes to protecting and enhancing them.

Town
  • Annecy(3)
  • Doussard(1)
  • Duingt(1)
  • Entrevernes(2)
  • Faverges-Seythenex(1)
  • Fillière(3)
  • Leschaux(1)
  • Lovagny(1)
  • Saint-Félix(1)
  • Saint-Jorioz(2)
  • Talloires-Montmin(1)
  • Vaulx(1)
  • Viuz-la-Chiésaz(2)
Natural heritage type
  • alp(1)
  • Cave(1)
  • Lake(2)
  • Mountain(7)
  • Mountain pass(1)
  • Natural wonder(3)
  • Pond(1)
  • River(1)
  • Viewpoint(6)
  • Waterfall(1)
  • Wetland(1)
Opening period
  • Autumn(19)
  • Spring(19)
  • Summer(20)
  • Winter(17)
Free
  • Free(17)
Facilities
  • Bar(3)
  • Botanic path(2)
  • Coach parking(7)
  • Parking nearby(5)
  • Pay car park(1)
  • Picnic area(3)
  • Play area(1)
  • Restaurant(1)
  • Themed path(2)
Services
  • Educational visits(5)
  • Guided group tours(3)
  • Guided individual tours(3)
  • Guided tours(7)
  • Pets welcome(11)
  • Restaurant(3)
  • Sales on site(1)
  • Shop(2)
  • Themed tour(4)
  • Tour free of charge(4)
  • Unguided group tours(3)
  • Unguided individual tours(3)
Payment option
  • Bank/credit card(4)
  • Cash(4)
  • Check(4)
  • Online payment(2)
  • Travellers Cheque(3)
Weather conditions
  • Bad weather alternative(1)
  • Not recommended in bad weather(1)
Accessibility
  • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs(2)
  • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance(2)
  • Hearing disability(2)
  • Mental disability(3)
  • Not accessible in a wheelchair(1)
  • Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site(1)
  • Visual disability(2)
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Panorama of the Mountain of Le Taillefer
Duingt

Panorama of the Mountain of Le Taillefer

Walk up on the town of Duingt to have the impression of being between two lakes. With the big lak…

Réserve Naturelle Nationale du Bout du Lac d'Annecy
Doussard

Réserve Naturelle Nationale du Bout du Lac d’Annecy

The Bout du Lac nature reserve is a rare, unspoilt area on the shores of Lake Annecy, inviting yo…

Grotte et Cascade de Seythenex - Géosite
Faverges-Seythenex

Grotte et Cascade de Seythenex – Géosite

Discovery tour of the waterfall. Guided tour of the cave. A 150m zipwire above the waterfall.

Crosagny Pond
Saint-Félix

Crosagny Pond

Crosagny Pond is a sensitive natural area of European interest. An ornithological observatory and…

Book
Asters
Annecy

Asters

In partnership with many organizations, the conservatory of natural spaces in Haute-Savoie (CEN…

Reed beds and marsh of Hell
Saint-Jorioz

Reed beds and marsh of Hell

On the west bank of the lake, the reed beds and marshes are protected under three prefectoral dec…

Les Gorges du Fier
Lovagny

Les Gorges du Fier

An unforgettable trip with your family or in a group. Come and see this stunning canyon where you…

Alpine garden
Annecy

Alpine garden

The Semnoz Alpine Garden is a 1,500 m high portion of alpine pasture that has not been grazed for…

Sentier de découvertes "Si j'étais un Arbre"
Leschaux

Sentier de découvertes “Si j’étais un Arbre”

Fifteen years ago the ancient path to the center of Leschaux, which nowadays passes close by the…

Jardins Secrets
Vaulx

Jardins Secrets

An exciting visit for every curious person who loves gardens, decoration and architecture. A poet…

Panorama of the Semnoz Plateau
Viuz-la-Chiésaz

Panorama of the Semnoz Plateau

Family walk on the Semnoz top plateau. Discover high mountain pastures and a magnificent panorama.

Natural protected aera of Le Roc de Chère
Talloires-Montmin

Natural protected aera of Le Roc de Chère

The natural reserve occupies part of the Roc de Chere, small forested mountain range above lake A…

Le Semnoz
Viuz-la-Chiésaz

Le Semnoz

Le Semnoz mountain, a vast protected area, 16 km long and stretching from an altitude of 450 m to…

Etang de la Lèche
Fillière

Etang de la Lèche

Located in Saint-Martin-Bellevue, right near the hamlet of Chapalliers, this little wedge of natu…

Panorama of the Laudon Circuit
Saint-Jorioz

Panorama of the Laudon Circuit

Walk from St-Jorioz to St-Eustache following the river of Le Laudon. Discover former rural roads,…

Panorama of the Oratory
Entrevernes

Panorama of the Oratory

Walk to discover the small lake with La Tournette and montains of Les Bauges

Annecy Garden of Europe
Annecy

Annecy Garden of Europe

On the shores of Lake Annecy, the garden of Europe is a popular place to stroll. It is also a his…

Aire de Loisirs du Vuaz
Fillière

Aire de Loisirs du Vuaz

A stone’s throw from the chief town of Thorens Glières, bordered by the river close by, the Vuaz…

Panorama of the Pass of la Frasse
Entrevernes

Panorama of the Pass of la Frasse

Family walk up on the village of Entrevernes. Nice panorama on mountains. At the pass, you will f…

Plateau des Glières
Fillière

Plateau des Glières

This site is a haven of peace with nature that is still pristine. What a surprise for the visitor…