Annecy’s lake and the Massif of the Aravis welcomes visitors who are looking for a calm setting in the country. At the foot of the mountains that surround the lake, forests and meadows make up a haven of peace.

Those of you who love torrents and forests, follow the river Fier which runs through charming little villages such as Dingy-Saint-Clair, la Balme-de-Thuy, Alex... Ideal destinations for sportive holidays in the country.

In Alex, the castle of Arenthon houses la Fondation Salomon: contemporary art lovers won’t be disappointed!

Behind Annecy, little villages are to be found which are propice to relaxation and contemplation.
In Quintal, at the foot of the Semnoz, we can visit the oldest church in Haute-Savoie. It was built in the XIe century and has a typical carolingien style bell tower. The countryside is rhythmned by the seasons. A place of predilection for walkers who wish to stroll through the meadows.

In the ‘Pays de Faverges’ the villages nestled in the green hillsides slope down from the end of the lake in the valley leading to Albertville.

Saint-Ferreol, Marlens, Lathuile… Colourful, flowery farming villages, producing milk which is used in the famous cheese from the Tamié Abbey.
In Giez, the golf course attracts many amateur golfers.