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Outdoor activities in Lake Annecy

Lake Annecy Outdoor Adventures

Lake Annecy, often cited as Europe's cleanest lake, offers a diverse range of outdoor pursuits. This collection features its most prominent swimming areas, ranging from the sandy shores of Saint-Jorioz to the expansive lawns of Plage d'Albigny. Beyond the water, the list highlights established climbing sectors on the limestone cliffs of Les Grandes Suites and Le Biclop, providing routes for various skill levels overlooking the turquoise water and the surrounding Alpine peaks.

Lake Annecy Outdoor Adventures — Map
A

Plage municipale

Located at the southern end of the lake in Doussard, this beach features a sandy shore and is adjacent to the Bout-du-Lac nature reserve.
B

Plage des Marquisats

A free public beach close to Annecy's old town, featuring large grassy areas and a dedicated swimming zone.
C

Moon Beach Annecy

A private beach area within the Imperial complex, featuring fine sand and sun loungers.
D

Plage de l'Imperial

A managed beach facility with diving boards, slides, and grassy lounging areas near the Imperial Palace.
E

Plage d'Albigny

The largest beach on Lake Annecy, characterized by extensive lawns and shallow water entry.
F

Beach

Sandy beach situated at the southern tip of the lake, offering views of the mountains and proximity to paragliding landing zones.
G

Plage de Saint-Jorioz

A unique beach on the lake featuring fine sand, large shaded lawns, and a diving board.
H

Jet de la Rose

A beach area located in Saint-Jorioz, providing lake access and swimming facilities.
I

Plage de Saint-Jorioz

Monitored swimming area with sandy lakebed access, changing rooms, and showers.
J

Plage de Menthon-Saint-Bernard

Managed beach area with a stone pier, grassy lawns, and a snack bar on the eastern shore.
K

Plage de Veyrier-du-Lac

A tiered grassy beach offering ladder access to deep water and views across to the Semnoz mountain.
L

Plage de Talloires

A supervised beach with a large lawn, diving board, and paddling pool, situated in Talloires bay.
M

École d'escalade Angon

A limestone climbing site near the Angon waterfall, featuring routes suitable for beginners and instructional groups.
N

Les Grandes Suites - Secteur Leçon de Piano

A technical climbing sector within the Grandes Suites cliffs, known for vertical limestone routes and lake views.
O

Les Grandes Suites - Secteur Dalle Bleue

Climbing area featuring slab routes on compact grey limestone above Veyrier-du-Lac.
P

Les Grandes Suites - Secteur Venezuela

A climbing sector offering athletic routes on the prominent limestone cliffs overlooking the eastern shore.
Q

Les Grandes Suites - Secteur Erable

Limestone climbing sector part of the larger Grandes Suites massif, accessible via forest trails.
R

Zig Zag

Climbing sector located near Menthon-Saint-Bernard, offering various sport climbing routes on limestone.
S

Le Biclop

A historic climbing site overlooking the lake with multi-pitch and single-pitch routes on a prominent limestone bluff.
Plage municipale
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Plage des Marquisats
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Moon Beach Annecy

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