IDEAS FOR OUTINGS AROUND LA CLUSAZ

• Annecy, the Venice of the Alps : (30km from La Clusaz)

Its clear lake and the canals that run through the old town have given it the nickname "Venice of the Alps".

Renowned worldwide for its tourist appeal, quality of life and surrounding mountains, Annecy is a tourist town that has managed to preserve its charm and authenticity.

- Annecy's Old Town and its pedestrian streets as well as the old prisons and the castle are must-sees for any visitor.

- Lake Annecy, the purest lake in Europe. You will be able to contemplate an exceptional landscape of blue, green and white, clear water, forests and snow.

In this extraordinary setting, sports enthusiasts will be delighted to enjoy a wide range of sporting activities, both in summer and winter.

Water activities: swimming on the various beaches around the lake, sailing, water-skiing, diving, cycling thanks to a secure cycle path along the lake for more than 40km, but also mountain activities: hiking, mountain biking, via-ferrata, paragliding...

There are also many cultural activities: visits to museums, castles, guided tours, exhibitions...

Lake Annecy Tourist Office: +33 (0)4.50.45.00.33

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• Chamonix :

In the streets of this high mountain town you will hear every language.

In the heart of the city, between two shops, look up: everywhere the Mont-Blanc is there, 4810 m of rock, snow and ice!

- Aiguille du Midi offers a 360° view of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. Thanks to a lift, you can access the terrace located at 3842 m of altitude, to discover a breathtaking view of the Mont-Blanc.

- The Step into the Void, AMAZING! Thrill seekers will appreciate the site's new attraction... More than 1,000 metres of vacuum under your feet, in this glass box.

A small step for visitors, a big step in the history of the Aiguille du Midi.

- Montenvers - Mer de Glace, the famous little cogwheel train, departing from Chamonix, takes you to the Montenvers site at 1913 m. A grandiose panorama of the Mer de Glace glacier, the Drus and the Grandes Jorasses.

Chamonix Tourist Office: +33 (0)4.50.03.00.24

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• Heritage of Vallée de Aravis :

(Vallée des Aravis : La Clusaz, le Grand-Bornand, Manigod, Thônes)

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