Semnoz — Local services in Annecy

Must-see if you’re here in Annecy. The panoramic view from the top is spectacular, with cows roaming the area and Mont Blanc in the distance above the clouds. There are buses to bring you up and down which make this suitable for all ages. If you want a little challenge, we did the hike from Lornard to the top, which turned out to be a rather manageable, shaded forest path to the top for 1200m of...

The view from the top is incredible, you can see for miles and the air is so clear. We decided to go back at night to do some stargazing which was amazing. On a clear night you can see Saturn, Jupiter, and the milky way.... Be warned though, at night the D41 road attracts some crazy drivers who think it's some kind of rally course. We took the D241 on the way back and it was...

To do absolutely! Breathtaking view, many free parking spaces (even in high season). In barely 30 minutes of driving (quite good) we found ourselves in a cool place at an altitude of 1700m, facing the Mont Blanc with a 360° panorama as far as the eye can see. Gondola lift available but not mandatory, we got in the car and were able to enjoy two other exceptional views...