Annecy, a
tourist agglomeration of more than 207,562 people is in the department of
Haute-Savoie, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Nicknamed the “Little Venice
of the Alps”, Annecy has a perfect location between lake and mountains.
Lake Annecy,
reputed to be the purest lake in Europe, attracts many curious people! With a
surface area of 26,60 square kilomters and an average water temperature of 22°C
in summer, there are more villages around the lake. It’s possible to walk
around the lake, following the shore on most of the way. This 43 kilometers
walk will allow you to discover wonderful landscapes around the lake. The
Semnoz offers an extraordinary panorama of the mountains and other peaks.
Whatever the
season, you will enjoy the lake in its different forms! Annecy is a perfect
place for walk and leisure activities, and you will appreciate its green
environment.
Capital of
outdoor sports, Lake Annecy is famous for its water and air activities. The
city is proud of Clémentine Lucine, world champion in water skiing and all the
paragliding professionals. Among the most popular sports, there are stand-up
paddle, water skiing, kayaking and diving. In the air, you will discover new
sensations and landscapes from a new angle thanks to paragliding. A lot of
baptisms are offered every day in Doussard. For those who wish to discover Lake
annecy on foot you can go walking, cycling or rollerblading on the bike path.
Annecy is
also a city famous for its charm and culture: the water canals in the old town,
the castle overlooking the town, the many museums and art exhibitions and its
famous “Bridge of love”.Now one of the
symbols of the city, this bridge which connects the Jardins d'Europe to the
esplanade du Pâquier is an ideal spot to admire the turquoise waters of the
lake and its unique panorama of the surrounding villages.
With a strong
presence in Savoie and Haute-Savoie, VALLAT Rentals is specialized in the
rental of chalets and apartments with
hotel services in the most beautiful ski
resorts of the Alps (
Courchevel,
Méribel and
Tignes).More recently, in order to make you discover
Annecy, an idyllic destination between lake and mountains, VALLAT has come
around Lake Annecy.