The photos in this section are taken from various locations near Lake Annecy. Choose one of the sub-menu items under the Gallery -> Places menu to see pictures from a specific location, or just browse through the random selection shown here. Click on any photo to open a slideshow.
View from the Tournette, showing the track to the Chalet de l'Aulp
View of Talloires Bay from the Roc de Chère
En route for the Semnoz ski area, Annecy
Chamonix valley, Lac Blanc, hiking in the mountains
Fresh produce market, Annecy
Sunlight and clear air above a blanket of mist, Semnoz, near Annecy
Lake Annecy from Angon Beach
A waterfront property, Veyrier, Lake Annecy
Saint-Jorioz beach in winter, Lake Annecy
Boats on the canal at Bonlieu, Annecy
Preparing for take-off, paragliding, Lake Annecy
Early morrning swim in Lake Annecy, Annecy-le-Vieux
Paragliding over Lake Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, procession
Fishing boat at Saint-Jorioz, Lake Annecy
Ruphy Castle, Duingt, Lake Annecy
Looking towards Annecy from Taillefer mountain, above Duingt
Ruphy Castle, Duingt, Lake Annecy
Souvenir of the Annecy to Albertville railway line
Tour de France (Contador), Saint-Jorioz 2009
Close to nature, walking near Col de La Forclaz
Rowing boat at Angon, Lake Annecy
The cycle track, left bank, Lake Annecy
Skiing on the Semnoz, Annecy
The canal at night in front of the Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace), Annecy
Ruphy Castle, Duingt, Lake Annecy
Paragliging over Lake Annecy
Saint-Jorioz esplanade
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
The shore at Duingt, Lake Annecy
Three hours to reach the Tournette summit, Lake Annecy
Hang-gliding launch ramp, Col de la Forclaz
Walking in the Bauges mountains
Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy old town
Magnificent view over Lac Blanc in the Alps near Chamonix
The cycle track, Annecy to Ugine, Duingt tunnel
The cycle track, Saint-Jorioz
Lake Geneva, Yvoire, medieval village, long lunch in a picturesque setting
View of the Taillefer from the Roc de Chère
Joaquim Rodriguez, Chris Froome, Annecy to the top of the Semnoz 2013
The esplanade at Veyrier
Relaxing and paddling on the beach at Saint-Jorioz, Lake Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
Duingt boat stop, left bank, Lake Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
Summer hiking in the Alps, La Tournette, Lake Annecy
The botanical gardens, Annecy
Menthon-Saint-Bernard boat stop
Renting a pedalo on Lake Annecy
The Tournette summit, Lake Annecy
Discover the villages of Lake Annecy by boat
Discover paragliding over Lake Annecy with an instructor
View of Ruphy castle from Duingt beach
Water skiing on Lake Annecy
Paragliding, landing at Doussard, Lake Annecy
Paragliding take-off point, Lake Annecy
Retour des Alpages festival, every Autumn, Annecy
View of chez42 from the cycle track, Saint-Jorioz
Lake Annecy seen from the walk from Verthier up to Col de la Forclaz
Annecy old town by night
The Basilica of the Visitation, Annecy
Half rainbow over Lake Annecy
The Semnoz in winter, Mont Blanc in the distance
View of Lake Annecy from the hill above Saint-Jorioz
Duingt boat stop
The cycle track, Duingt tunnel
Waves on a windy day, Lake Annecy
Annecy old town open air market
Lake Geneva, Yvoire, medieval village
Hardy donkeys in a snowstorm, in a field close to chez42 apartment
Tour de France (Cavendish), Saint-Jorioz 2009
Sevrier harbour
Flowers in front of Annecy railway station
View of Lake Annecy from Saint-Jorioz
Annecy's annual fireworks display - la Fête du Lac
View from the Pont des Amours, Annecy
Botanical gardens, Annecy
A duck on Lake Annecy, Sevrier
Retour des Alpages festival, every Autumn, Annecy
Hang-gliding over Lake Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, Annecy (Venice of the Alps)
Kayaking on Lake Annecy, Sevrier
The narrow streets of Annecy old town
Paragliders take-off point, Col de la Forclaz, Lake Annecy
Menthon-Saint-Bernard esplanade, Lake Annecy
Taxi boat in Annecy, Lake Annecy
Annecy beach slide
View of Lake Annecy, Col de la Forclaz
Animals and costumes, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Alpine ibex, near Lac Blanc, Chamonix
Walking at the Col de la Frasse, close to Lake Annecy
View of Pont des Amours, Annecy
Sevrier boat stop
Paragliging over Lake Annecy
River Thiou, Annecy
Cycling to the top of the Semnoz, Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, February/March, Annecy
La fête du lac, Annecy, August each year
Donkeys outside chez42, Saint-Jorioz
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
Boat pontoon at Angon, Lake Annecy
Reed beds in the lake, Annecy-le-Vieux
Rowing boat on Lake Annecy
Barrage de Roselend, Savoie, view east
Aeriel view of the hang-glider take off point, Col de la Forclaz
Hang-gliding over Lake Annecy, the ultimate view
View of Roc des Boeufs from Angon, Lake Annecy
Sunlight shining through the mist at Christmas, Semnoz, near Annecy
Busy launch day at Col de la Forclaz
Lake Geneva, Yvoire, medieval village, picturesque street
Annecy beach in spring
Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace) by night, Annecy
Bout du Lac boat stop, Lake Annecy
The Semnoz in winter
Nairo Quintana, Annecy to the top of the Semnoz 2013
Hang-gliding launch ramp, Col de la Forclaz
The cycle track, Bredannaz, Lake Annecy
Tandem paragliding over Lake Annecy
A lakeside park for children, Saint-Jorioz beach
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
Annecy old town
View of Mont Blanc from the Semnoz
Diving platform at Saint-Jorioz, Lake Annecy
The old prison at night, River Thiou, Annecy
The cycle track, Annecy to Ugine
Tour de France, Saint-Jorioz 2009
Botanical gardens, Annecy
View of the lake and Semnoz, Annecy-le-Vieux
Early morning flights, hot air balloon and microlight
Barrage de Roselend, Savoie, view west
Tree-lined path leading away from Saint-Jorioz beach
Tandem paragliding over Lake Annecy, chateau de Ruphy
The golf course at Talloires, castle in the background
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
Boats moored at Saint-Jorioz marina
View of Lake Annecy from Talloires
Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Lake Annecy
Goats near the top of the Lanfonnet mountain, Lake Annecy
Veyrier boat stop, Lake Annecy
View across Saint-Jorioz to the lake and mountains beyond
Lake Geneva, port, Yvoire, medieval village
Marais de l'Enfer and reedbeds, Saint-Jorioz, Lake Annecy
Ruphy Castle, Duingt, Lake Annecy
View of Lake Annecy from Duingt
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
Gorge du fier, Annecy
Stand up paddle, Bout du Lac, Lacke Annecy
Walking in the Bauges mountains
Bout du lac, Lake Annecy
Summer hiking, La Sambuy, near Lake Annecy
Paragliging at Talloires, Lake Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, old town Annecy
Traditional costumes and music, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
A gate to nowhere, Angon, Lake Annecy
Sailing on Lake Annecy
The golf course at Talloires
Lake Geneva, Yvoire, medieval village