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