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.
Alpine ibex, near Lac Blanc, Chamonix
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
Hang-gliding launch ramp, Col de la Forclaz
Paragliging over Lake Annecy
Climbing the Tournette, Lake Annecy
Relaxing and paddling on the beach at Saint-Jorioz, Lake Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
Walking at the Col de la Frasse, close to Lake Annecy
Annecy beach slide
Annecy castle overlooking bars and bistrots
Summer hiking in the Alps, La Tournette, Lake Annecy
Lake Geneva, Yvoire, medieval village, picturesque street
La fête du lac, Annecy, August each year
Tour de France, Saint-Jorioz 2009
Flowers in front of Annecy railway station
Tractor at Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Paragliding, landing at Doussard, Lake Annecy
Magnificent view over Lac Blanc in the Alps near Chamonix
View across Saint-Jorioz to the lake and mountains beyond
Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace) by night, Annecy
Annecy old town at Christmas
The golf course at Talloires
Barrage de Roselend, Savoie, view east
Veyrier boat stop, Lake Annecy
View of Lake Annecy, Col de la Forclaz
Lake shore, Saint-Jorioz
Paragliging at Talloires, Lake Annecy
The cycle track, Annecy to Ugine, Duingt tunnel
A waterfront property, Veyrier, Lake Annecy
Chamonix valley, Lac Blanc, hiking in the mountains
Aeriel view of the hang-glider take off point, Col de la Forclaz
Talloires beach
View of Doussard from a paraglider, Lake Annecy
The botanical gardens, Annecy
Lake Geneva, Yvoire, medieval village
View of the Dents de Lanfon in winter from chez42
View from the Tournette, showing the track to the Chalet de l'Aulp
Saint-Jorioz esplanade
Paragliders over the Roc de Boeufs mountain, Lake Annecy
Diving platform at Saint-Jorioz, Lake Annecy
Restaurants along the canal, Annecy
Joaquim Rodriguez, Chris Froome, Annecy to the top of the Semnoz 2013
Renting a pedalo on Lake Annecy
Waves on a windy day, Lake Annecy
Ruphy Castle, Duingt, Lake Annecy
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, winter holidays
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
Paragliding take-off point, Lake Annecy
Early morning flights, hot air balloon and microlight
Sunlight and clear air above a blanket of mist, Semnoz, near Annecy
Annecy town hall lit up for Christmas
Retour des Alpages festival, every Autumn, Annecy
Amazing views at Lac Blanc near Chamonix
Annual fireworks festival every August, Lake Annecy
A lakeside park for children, Saint-Jorioz beach
Hang-gliding over Lake Annecy, the ultimate view
Sevrier boat stop
Ruphy Castle, Duingt, Lake Annecy
View of Roc des Boeufs from Angon, Lake Annecy
View of Lake Annecy from Mont Veyrier
Autumn view of Lake Annecy near Duingt
Goats near the top of the Lanfonnet mountain, Lake Annecy
Paragliders take-off point, Col de la Forclaz, Lake Annecy
Paragliding over Lake Annecy
View of Lake Annecy, large and small sections
Traditional costumes and music, Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy
Cycling to the top of the Semnoz, Annecy
Paragliging over Lake Annecy
Retour des Alpages festival, Annecy old town
Hang-gliding over Lake Annecy
Stand up paddle, Bout du Lac, Lacke Annecy
Hang-gliding launch ramp, Col de la Forclaz
The cycle track, Annecy to Ugine
The Tournette summit, Lake Annecy
The golf course at Talloires, castle in the background
Sunlight shining through the mist at Christmas, Semnoz, near Annecy
Tour de France (Contador), Saint-Jorioz 2009
The Semnoz in winter
Lake Annecy from Angon Beach
Ruphy Castle, Duingt, Lake Annecy
The cycle track, Duingt tunnel
View of Pont des Amours, Annecy
The canal at night in front of the Palais de l'Isle (Island Palace), Annecy
Summer hiking, La Sambuy, near Lake Annecy
Discover the villages of Lake Annecy by boat
Fresh produce market, Annecy
Looking towards Annecy from Taillefer mountain, above Duingt
Lake Annecy seen from the walk from Verthier up to Col de la Forclaz
Early morrning swim in Lake Annecy, Annecy-le-Vieux
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, procession
En route for the Semnoz ski area, Annecy
Duingt boat stop, left bank, Lake Annecy
Menthon-Saint-Bernard boat stop
Nairo Quintana, Annecy to the top of the Semnoz 2013
Donkeys outside chez42, Saint-Jorioz
Taxi boat in Annecy, Lake Annecy
Botanical gardens, Annecy
The Basilica of the Visitation, Annecy
Walking in the Bauges mountains
Talloires, Lake Annecy
The Venetian Carnival, old town Annecy
View of Talloires Bay from the Roc de Chère
Lake Geneva, port, Yvoire, medieval village
Barrage de Roselend, Savoie, view west
Tree-lined path leading away from Saint-Jorioz beach
The Venetian Carnival, the start of the parade
Duingt boat stop
A duck on Lake Annecy, Sevrier
Spring at Annecy railway station
Half rainbow over Lake Annecy
Sailing on Lake Annecy
The Semnoz in winter, Mont Blanc in the distance
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
Annecy beach in spring
The cycle track, left bank, Lake Annecy
Skiing on the Semnoz, Annecy
The esplanade at Veyrier
Menthon-Saint-Bernard boat stop, La Tournette behind
Saint-Jorioz beach in winter, Lake Annecy
Botanical gardens, Annecy
Souvenir of the Annecy to Albertville railway line
View of Lake Annecy from Saint-Jorioz
View of Lake Annecy from Talloires
Bout du lac, Lake Annecy
Boats on the canal at Bonlieu, Annecy
View of Ruphy castle from Duingt beach
Retour des Alpages festival, every Autumn, Annecy
Boats moored at Saint-Jorioz marina
Lake Annecy cycle track, Duingt tunnel
Rowing boat on Lake Annecy
View from the Pont des Amours, Annecy
Boat pontoon at Angon, Lake Annecy
Fishing boat at Saint-Jorioz, Lake Annecy
View of the Taillefer from the Roc de Chère
Tandem paragliding over Lake Annecy
View of chez42 from the cycle track, Saint-Jorioz
View of Lake Annecy from Duingt
The old prison at night, River Thiou, Annecy
Lake Geneva, Yvoire, medieval village
View of Annecy from Mont Veyrier
Bout du Lac boat stop, Lake Annecy
Annecy old town by night
Venetian carnival, Annecy old town, costumes and masks
The narrow streets of Annecy old town
Menthon-Saint-Bernard esplanade, Lake Annecy
A gate to nowhere, Angon, Lake Annecy
Gorge du fier, Annecy
Botanical gardens, Annecy
View of the lake and Semnoz, Annecy-le-Vieux
Sevrier harbour
Water skiing on Lake Annecy
Preparing for take-off, paragliding, Lake Annecy
Annecy old town open air market
The Venetian Carnival, February/March, Annecy
Ruphy Castle, Duingt, Lake Annecy
Restaurants along the canal, Annecy
Close to nature, walking near Col de La Forclaz