THE ANNECY MOUNTAINS UNVEIL THE REGION'S TREASURES
Cycling to the Mediterranean via Lake Geneva, crossing the Alps on the Route des Grandes Alpes is a challenge that attracts many cyclists. You’ll follow the itineraries and legendary passes taken by the cyclists of the Tour de France. In particular, you’ll take a section across the Annecy Mountains via the Colombière pass in Le Grand Bornand and the Aravis pass in La Clusaz. Cycle along to the sound of cowbells from the mountain pastures, cross typical villages and gaze … » Read More
In Le Grand-Bornand, local craftsman Didier keeps alive an ancestral expertise that’s as tough as leather and handed down through generations. He crafts the unique items that can be found in his workshop-boutique set up in one of the oldest chalets of Le Grand-Bornand. He also invites you to sign up for an introduction to leatherwork at his side. Hence, Didier conveys all his passion for the craft of traditional saddlemaking and helps to safeguard this profession that’s as noble … » Read More
When the good weather returns and the last snow disappears, it’s time for livestock farmers to turn out their herds to graze for the summer. Head for the mountain pastures! This allows the animals to escape from the summer heat of the valleys where the fields can then be set aside to provide hay for the following winter. The mountains offer pleasantly cool temperatures and, more importantly, an abundance of lovely green pastures containing a whole diversity of flora. No … » Read More
