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