Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(€56-88) look like fun. Get schedules and prices for all boat trips at the TI or on the lake
behind Hôtel de Ville (tel. 04 50 51 08 40,
www.annecy-croisieres.com
)
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Scenic Strolls and Hikes
Lakeside paths and short, steep hikes up hillsides offer wonderful and rewarding views,
even with clouds. Here are a few ideas.
Old Town:
Most of the old city is wonderfully traffic-free. The river, canals, and ar-
cadedstreetsaremadeforambling.TheTI's
TownWalks
brochuredescribesAnnecywith
basic historical information. Get lost—the water is your boundary. Surrender to the lus-
cious ice-cream shops and waterfront cafés.
Annecy's Waterfront:
Stroll the bike/walking path in either direction for lake and
mountain views. Best views are walking toward Annecy-le-Vieux. Join the festival of
walkers on this popular section that passes grassy beaches and offers views all the way
down the lake.
Duingt:
The quiet village of Duingt has a short but beautiful trail leading steeply up
from behind Duingt's church to glorious lake views (follow signs to
Grotte N-D du Lac
