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