mountain hikes
Whether sports or contemplative, our so beautiful and nearby mountains offer many
opportunities for hiking.
We will be happy to learn and lead to the most beautiful places to visit.
Alone, with family or friends, but also with a medium mountain guide which offers day trips, ½ day to night (contact
us).
lake and swimming
Lake Geneva surrounded by mountains is a vast playground : cruises, water sports, swimming.
tours and excursions
Yvoire (4km) medieval village
Explore the castle and the garden of the 5 senses
The medieval village of Yvoire just celebrated its 700 years of
existence. This former fishing village, very picturesque, was fortified
by the Counts of Savoy. Yvoire deserves its ranking in the coveted ranking of the Most Beautiful Villages of France
. www.yvoiretourism.com
Mont Blanc
Chamonix (90 km), the center of the mountaineering
world has a small old center that charms its visitors. From the city, take the cable car to the Aiguille du Midi is an unforgettable
experience. At over 3,800 meters above sea level the view is breathtaking: the summit of Mont Blanc and glaciers, Aiguilles
Rouges ...
Annecy (65 km and 45 minutes by motorway)
It is no longer the city that bears his nickname
"Venice Haute-Savoie." The day city is built around several
channels giving it charm and romanticism. The Castle and the
Palais de l'Isle are essential places to visit after a stroll through the pedestrian streets and small hidden passages that mark the
old districts. The lake, known as one of the jewels of the Alps,
well worth a visit. For the impatient, a little walk in the park of
Europe and the Pâquier give a first tantalizing glimpse
of the lake. Those with more time will be delighted by a cruise
(1 to 2 hours depending on the boat and the selected circuit).
www.annecy.fr
The flying of the Eagles of Léman - Sciez (10 km)
Many impressive raptors are presented free as part of a green park. Wolves and lions are also participating in several
events. A great chivalry show was set up and a
Native camp that allows children and adults to have fun and discover
a civilization in harmony with nature.
www.lesaiglesduleman.fr
The Aquaparc - Le
Bouveret (51 km)
It is a magical place on 15,000 m2, nicknamed
"Caribbean-sur-Léman" impressive slides (including a
100 meters long), indoor and outdoor pools, pirate ship ... A
complete family day really will not www.aquaparc.ch too
...
The Swiss vapeur Park - Le Bouveret
(51 km)
This other magical place offers the attractions of one of the most
prestigious miniature railways in Europe. In a green park and landscaped 17,000 m2, more than a dozen locomotives invite you to dream
about the fascinating realm of railways. Children can even travel
in the park embarking on board these model trains, some of which actually work with steam.
www.swissvapeur.ch
Thonon-les-Bains (18 km)
A pleasant and lively spa town with a series of
flower lookouts to admire Lake Geneva. Near the port, the Rives district gathers several houses typical
fishermen. To visit: the Museum of the Chablais, the Eco-Museum
of Fishing and Lake ...
www.thononlesbains.com
Evian-les-Bains (28 km)
The fame of this spa town called "the pearl of Lake Geneva"
is more to do ... To visit: the Palais Lumière, a masterpiece of spa architecture. One can also enjoy free and the
source, the famous mineral water.
www.ville-evian.fr
Abondance and Chatel (46 km
and 57 km)
These typical mountain villages were able to preserve their
authenticity at the heart of the Massif du Chablais. The Abbey of Our Lady Bountiful, one of the most important monastic centers
of the Alps, well worth a visit out of time passing. Note: a beautiful Gothic cloister with murals and a museum of sacred art completely renovated in 2008
www.valdabondance.com
Geneva (20km - 20
minutes)
Geneva undoubtedly disorients visitors. It is also a very nice city. Former capital of the Dukes of Savoy, Geneva
is a cosmopolitan city on a human scale that combines a rich history with a
geographic context of the first order. See: the steep streets of the old Geneva and the extraordinary and mysterious archaeological journey in the Cathedral St Pierre (baptistery,
Roman mosaics ...). Very
picturesque, Grand'rue, one of the best preserved old
from Geneva, home to the birthplace of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The lake, including the Geneva harbor, offering magnificent views of the Alps .We no longer present the
famous fountain of 145 m (the highest top of the
world). Various museums, sometimes free, offer internationally
renowned collections: Museum of Art and History in
particular. Shopping lovers will be delighted. We can do excellent business in Geneva. It can also be impressed by the
fronts of the most renowned luxury goods shops worldwide. Finally, the agenda of the Geneva outputs is rich: trendy bars, "boxes" and welcoming theaters biggest stars abound. www.geneve.ch
