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In the French Alps in the Haute-Savoie region, The 'Pearl of the Alps' on Lac d'Annecy combines a pastel-colored old town with canals and one of the cleanest lakes in Europe. The turquoise lake against an Alpine backdrop offers swimming in summer, while the La Clusaz ski area is just 30 minutes away in winter.

What awaits you

BeachCity tripHikingActiveLocal cuisineNatureWalkable

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 28°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (8°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
7°
Jan
10°
Feb
13°
Mar
15°
Apr
20°
May
25°
Jun
27°
Jul
28°
Aug
21°
Sep
19°
Oct
11°
Nov
8°
Dec
Sunshine hours
5h
Jan
7h
Feb
8h
Mar
9h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
13h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
8h
Oct
5h
Nov
4h
Dec
Rain days
11d
Jan
11d
Feb
13d
Mar
13d
Apr
14d
May
15d
Jun
9d
Jul
8d
Aug
12d
Sep
13d
Oct
15d
Nov
14d
Dec

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Annecy as a Vacation Destination

Annecy is an excellent choice for beach holidays, city breaks, hiking trips, active holidays. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 28°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
€€€
Local languages
FR
Camping
Tent & caravan