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Annecy
Ski area: Various nearby..Semnoz, Aravis..
Resort height: 500m Annecy
Semnoz
(Semnoz is the nearest ski area to Annecy, 20 mins drive)
Km piste: 50
Lifts: 11 (2 chairs, 7 drags and 2 rope tows)
No. of slopes: 18
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Driving distance from Calais: 511 miles (7hrs 25)
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resort info
Other Accommodation In: Annecy
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An idyllic setting, close to Switzerland and Italy, the city is located in a deep gorge on the Thiou river at the northern end of Lake Annecy. Within easy reach of the mountains by road are Semnoz (20 mins). There are also well renowned ski resorts within 45mins drive.
La Clusaz, Le Grand Bornand and the massive Espace Diamant (Les Saisies, Notre-Dame de Bellecombe) ski area are all within 45 mins drive (in Aravis-Lake Annecy Ski Resorts)
Annecy is often called the French Venice. Its beautiful medieval old town is intersected by small canals and flower decked quays. The 12 century Palais de l’Isle is an island fortress in the River Thiou which was once a prison has splendid views of the old town. The bustling streets, delightful street cafés where you can watch the world go by and interesting shops make it a superb place to relax.
Places of interest in Annecy
· The lovely lakeside village of Menthon with its fairytale castle · Benedictine Monastry at Talloires on the east shore of the lake Interested in buying an apartment at this residence? See our Buying in the Alps section- Activities
- Apres Ski/Eating
- Access
- Other Amenities
Activities
Semnoz ski area – 20mins from Annecy
www.semnoz.fr
A small but very family and beginner focussed, Semnoz is above Lake Annecy at 1704m with amazing 360 views towards the Lake and Mont-Blanc.
Lift passes from 7.70€ for 2 hours and €13 for 7 hours. It is a pay as you go system so you only pay for the hours you want to ski.
For downhill, there are 18 slopes (7 Green, 5 Blue, 6 Red), 11 lifts (2 chairlifts, 7 drag lifts, 2 rope lifts). There is a ski school (ESF) and a kindergarten.
There is also 46km of cross country slopes so pretty big. Three Green (Le djinn 2.5 km, Le lynx 2 km, La panoramique 5 km); Three Blue (Les alouettes 3 km, Le puma 4 km, Les gazelles 8.5 km), Two Red (Les lamas 3.5 km, Les frelons 4.5 km) and One Black (La panthère noire 13 km).
Snowshoeing area, luge area with magic carpet lift for kids plus Swyd.
Contacts for activities in Annecy
Annecy Bureau des Guides – snowshoeing in winter, skitouring, ice-climbing Tel: 00 33 4 50 46 39 66 Web: http://www.annecyguidesmontagne.com Alpina Venture – open December to October. Heliski, off-piste skiing… Winter: off piste in the 3 Valleys resorts, around Chamonix or in Les Portes du Soleil for example. Ski touring and heliski. Private hiring from 300€/day. Tel: 0033 6 03 12 32 66 Web: http://www.alpinaventure.com Aeroslide – From December to end of April (La Clusaz), 10am-5pm. During the winter you will fly with an instructor above the village of La Clusaz: nice flight (with skis) above the village of La Clusaz. Tel: 0033 6 11 40 07 94 Web: http://www.aeroslide.com Golf de Giez – Open all year from 8am – 7pm, but closed if snowy! The Belvedere, a 18 hole golf at Giez “Lac d’Annecy” offers 2 levels of game. Its upper level boasts a magnificent view of the lake of Annecy and Mont-Blanc, while on the lower level the fairway wind through oah and poplar forests straddling. The river “Eau Morte”, splendid ornamental lakes adorm the counse and add to the pleasure of game. Annecy Tourist Office Annecy Tourist Information Tel +33 4 50 45 00 33 www.lac-annecy.com For regional information: www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com www.savoie-tourisme.com
Apres Ski/Eating
A fabulous variety of restaurants and bars and nightclubs
Access
By Road: Driving distance from Calais to Annecy 817km (approx 7hrs30)
From Calais follow the A26/E15 in the direction of Lens/Arras and then Reims. Take the exit marked Reims-Tinqueux, Châlons-en-Champagne, Metz, Nancy, Strasbourg & Lyon. Follow the A4/E50, then the E17 towards Châlons-en-Champagne. Take the exit marked Saint-Gibrien, Châlons-en-Champagne, Troyes & Lyon. Continue on the E17 then the A26/E17 towards Troyes. Next take the A40 towards Bourg-en-Bresse/Annecy and take exit 11 to Annecy.
By Rail: TGV to Annecy
Airports: Geneva 50km
For further information on car parking, transfers, etc: www.gva.ch/en (then select Transportation in menu)
or Lyon Saint-Exupery 180 km
Airport Transfer
Please enquire.
Other Amenities
Cinema, modern and traditional shops
Other Accommodation In: Annecy
Les Chataigniers
Apartments. Sleeps 2-10
Indoor Pool
In the village of Saint-Jorioz, 10km south of Annecy centre and 2.5km from the lake, overlooking Lake Annecy.
Apartments. Sleeps 2-10
Indoor Pool
In the village of Saint-Jorioz, 10km south of Annecy centre and 2.5km from the lake, overlooking Lake Annecy.
Le Royal
Central Apartments
Sleep 2-4
Le Royal enjoys an ideal location on the edge of the old town of Annecy, a short walk (200m) from the lake.
Central Apartments
Sleep 2-4
Le Royal enjoys an ideal location on the edge of the old town of Annecy, a short walk (200m) from the lake.
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