Arrive in Annecy and spend the day with a leisurely stroll through the charming Old Town, wandering its canal-lined streets and visiting the iconic Palais de l’Isle. As evening approaches, enjoy a romantic walk across the Pont des Amours, taking in beautiful views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
There are plenty of ways to spend the day. Relax along the shores of Lake Annecy at Le Pâquier or Plage de l’Impérial, enjoy a lakeside walk, or take a boat ride on Lac Annecy. If time allows, venture just outside the city to explore the Gorges du Fier, a dramatic natural gorge with walkways suspended above rushing turquoise waters, or hike up Mont Veyrier for breathtaking panoramic views of the lake and the Alps.
If you have time this morning, enjoy water activities like kayaking or paddleboarding, or take one last stroll along the lakeside before departing Annecy.
We rate this trip as EASY TO MODERATE, based on the activity options you choose. There is plenty to do in Annecy and the surrounding area, from casual strolls and shopping down cobblestone streets, to 4-6 hour hikes on well-groomed and graded trails—often rocky—at an elevation up to 9,000 feet above sea level.
