Sports and leisure activities Haute-Savoie

At Coquelicot Bleu, your hands have talent! Estelle Juge's workshop-boutique welcomes you to the countryside, where you can take courses in painting on wood - but also on other materials (canvas, metal, glass, mosaics...) - with a true artist. At the boutique, open by appointment or during class hours, you'll discover a world of painted and unfinished woodwork. While Estelle Juge creates superb stylized and animalistic "regionalist" paintings, her inspiration extends to other horizons, notably Asian. Art therapy to express emotions. A confidential address for an escape from everyday life.

Annecy and its lake are Europe's leading spot for outdoor sports and leisure activities. But how do you get to your dream activity in the best conditions for your level of ability? For weekend or week-long visitors, for locals, with your children or without, Activ'Annecy offers à la carte activities. Tailor-made services for complete satisfaction. Paragliding, skiing, climbing, diving, canyoning (summer and winter!), water-skiing, sightseeing by bike... Get active!

The Col de Joux Plane, well known to cyclists, is transformed into a Nordic domain once the snow has fallen. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the Giffre valley and the famous Mont-Blanc. For beginners or the most experienced, the domain offers 7 groomed trails, from green to red. A pedestrian and marked itinerary also allows beautiful walks, feet or snowshoes in the powder. The youngest will enjoy their exploits on the sledging track.

This vast area - one of the largest in Haute-Savoie and the best snow-covered - includes sixty kilometers of Nordic trails and two cross-country ski centers. A superb traverse of Alpine landscapes, with traditional chalets and exceptional views of the Aravis, Mont-Blanc, Chablais and Jura massifs. The resort also welcomes fitness enthusiasts with its ski-in/ski-out wellness trail and trail runners with two spectacular loops on both slopes. Suitable for all levels.

A beautiful panoramic walk! The program includes a 360° view from Lac du Bourget to Mont-Blanc, in the midst of alpine meadows, on undulating terrain with little difference in altitude. Meet at Courant d'Ère, then climb up to the plateau following the "3 lacs" signs. Allow 1h30 to 2h for the walk. Enjoy a picnic or lunch at the excellent Refuge du Semnoz (opening hours vary). And the good news is that the trail is groomed in winter, making it accessible without snowshoes.

To feel like a musher, adults and children are welcome to visit Ludovic Gloanec, a qualified musher and founder of Traîneaux de l'Ubac. These mountain, nature and animal enthusiasts manage a pack of magnificent Siberian huskies. At the Praz de Lys - Sommand ski resort or on the Agy plateau, you can learn to drive a dog sled, prepare a team and, in two days, hike, dine around campfires and bivouac. In summer, you can try your hand at cani-VTT and cani-kart (or husky buggy), which replace the sled.

Fly like a bird over the mountains. Take to the skies, under the clouds, above the French and Swiss Alps, this is a baptism of flight that should leave unforgettable memories. Under your wings and through the canopy, the entire Vallée Verte is yours to see and much more. Lakes and rivers, peaks and summits, a sublime playground for a smooth discovery. The club " Planeur Léman Mont-Blanc " is the only gliding platform in Haute-Savoie, enjoy it !

In the Giffre Mountains, Les Paddocks du Mont Blanc is a team of passionate people who will accompany you in the mountains, on the summer trails, but also in the winter powder. Rides are planned for all levels. You can go for a full day, through forests, rivers, with the Mont-Blanc in the background. For the more passionate, you can also go for several days. It's your turn to get away from it all, while riding your trusty steed!

On the top floor of the Maison de la Montagne, a meeting place for mountaineers and hikers, or on its website, La Chamoniarde distributes information on the quality and practicability of the routes (hiking, climbing and mountaineering, skiing, hang-gliding...) and provides practical information for organizing your race or your itinerary (huts, ski lifts, regulations) as well as the necessary documentation (books, topographic maps...) Events on mountain practices are also regularly organized.

The aquatic area of the Derêches park includes two pools, a paddling pool, a wellness and relaxation area. You can practice sports activities with courses accompanied by sports educators: aquagym, aquabiking... and swimming lessons with qualified lifeguards. In the summer, the outdoor area has two Olympic-sized pools, a paddling pool with water games, and fun equipment such as the giant 80-meter slide. A natural environment with a view of the mountains! In winter, enjoy the ice rink!

Tandem paragliding is accessible from the age of 6, as long as you are not afraid to take the chairlift to the summits. Accompanied by a professional instructor, for 10 to 45 minutes, the child experiences a real moment of escape. For those who are prone to vertigo, you should know that the sensation does not exist in the air because there is no grip on the ground. For the more adventurous, wings-over, candles, will make them explore the landscape of the Arve Valley from all angles. You can also learn to fly with the flying courses.

Let's get out the paddles, the good mood and let's go down the Dranse! In the middle of nature, through gorges and rapids, the Dranse, which flows into Lake Geneva, offers an ideal setting for white water sports. Accompanied by a state-qualified instructor, you will enjoy great sensations on board your boat. The club also offers other activities such as hydro-speed, canoraft, canyoning and via ferrata. All you have to do is jump into the water and choose your activity of the day!

At an altitude of more than 1,500 m, Mont Forchat offers a panoramic view from Lake Geneva to Mont Blanc. Starting from Très-le-Mont, the ascent of this mountain is a great classic of the walks in the Lake Geneva Alps. For 4 km and a difference in altitude of 160 m, it will take you about 2 hours of walking to reach the statue of Saint François de Sales, erected in 1898, and to come back on your steps. This is a family walk, without any particular difficulties, which will please young and old alike. In winter, get out your snowshoes and enjoy the snowy panorama.

Formerly known as Airone Parapente, Erwan Didriche's qualified team continues to make you fly like a bird over the sublime Giffre Valley. Let the wind carry you and admire the landscape! Flights from 20 to 60 minutes, for the most passionate, in the hands of an experienced team. Take advantage of the training courses and improvement courses over several days, to acquire your autonomy in flight. Introductory courses, thermal flights, cross country flights... there is something for everyone and every level. Go for it!

Sportsmen or not, the Lac Vert de Passy is a must in the region. It is a classified natural site that offers a breathtaking view of the Mont-Blanc chains and water that is both transparent and emerald green. In summer, you can simply walk around the lake in about 15 minutes, from the restaurant's parking lot. For the hikers, you can choose a 10 km trail with a 300 m difference in altitude (departure from the Place Tobé), passing by the Himalayan bridge of the Nant Bordon, which gives a taste of adventure to this beautiful trail.

Facing Mont Blanc, the Passy leisure center offers a multitude of activities. A fine sand beach to access the supervised swimming area and large green spaces, sunny or shaded, to stroll or have fun. The view is magnificent. On the spot, you can enjoy beach volleyball and petanque pitches, a walking or cycling circuit around the lake, a health course and various activities (tree climbing, boating, mini-golf...). Restaurants and camping nearby.

Downhill skiing at Praz-de-Lys-Sommand (now known as Espace des Lys) means family vacations in an exceptional natural setting. The ski area offers 55 km of pistes spread over 27 blue runs, 7 green runs, 12 red runs and 6 black runs for the more athletic skiers. For the acrobats who don't shy away, 1 snowpark and 3 boarder-crosses provide thrills and spills, and even a few laughs and spills... A ski area that takes you to the summit of Haut Fleury, with a breathtaking view of the Giffre mountains and Mont Blanc.

Les Gets is part of the Portes du Soleil ski area, one of the largest in the world. It includes 12 resorts linked between France and Switzerland, which offers you 600 km of skiing! From the resort-village of Les Gets, you can ski to Les Gets-Morzine and the Portes du Soleil. The domain offers many slopes, from the most technical to the most adapted for beginners. The area is wooded and the landscapes are breathtaking.

With 900^m2 of covered pools, the Guy Châtel water sports center offers the largest aquatic space in the department. It has a sports pool, a play pool, a paddling pool, a mineral beach with solarium, a park of 8,000^m2 with games for children, and a beach volleyball court. Aquagym, aquabike, aquafitness, and other activities are offered in addition to swimming lessons. In summer, a 250^m2 water playground is open for children.

Stretch your legs and enjoy the view without too much effort. La Bourgeoise, the summit above Samoëns, is a family-friendly walk offering an exceptional 360° panorama. From the Col de Joux Plane, where the surrounding peaks are reflected in its lake and the view is already magical, follow a signposted path to the Chalets de Mapellet to reach the summit. Up there, the entire Giffre valley and its mountains come into view. Le Criou, Pointe Rousse, Tête de Bostant... A trail that can also be explored on snowshoes in winter.

It is one of the largest and most frequented beaches by young people and families in summer, who easily extend the swim with an improvised picnic on the lawns punctuated by clumps of trees to preserve themselves from a sun that would become too untimely. The sand and gravel bay allows children to walk several meters and its rocky peninsula attracts those who wish to swim more quietly in the distance.

A nature activity in the company of sled dogs and their qualified musher Philippe Van Compernolle. At Les Carroz and Flaine - but also in Chamonix - you'll learn how to drive a sled on snow-covered trails. Each participant drives a sled harnessed to a pack of three or four Siberian Husky dogs. In Les Carroz, it's on the Molliets site, next to the chairlift. In summer, it's time for a cani-rando. An educational visit to the kennels gives you a better understanding of the pack's life and organization. Fascinating and unforgettable!

Alpes du Léman brings together the activities offered by the Bellevaux and Habère-Poche tourist offices, and showcases the natural, heritage and craft resources of the other traditional villages in the Brevon, Vallée Verte and Vallée du Risse valleys: Habère-Lullin, Lullin, Mégevette, Reyvroz, Saxel and Villard, located in the mid-range mountains and boasting a unique panorama of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. Nestled in unspoilt natural surroundings and exceptional sites, the area is ideal for Nordic and Alpine activities, snowshoeing, skijoring and dog sledding. The linked ski area of Hirmentaz - Les Habères offers a wide choice of slopes, with Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc on the horizon. For Nordic skiing, the Alps of Lake Geneva also offer an idyllic setting in a number of areas. In summer, the Chablais Geopark, which stretches from the southern shores of Lake Geneva to the Portes du Soleil, is a great place for walking and hiking. Mountain biking at the Bike Park des Habères, with several marked trails, including the Ménoge descent. Don't forget to visit the website, where you'll find information on all the activities on offer - via ferrata, accroparcs, white water, climbing, paragliding, gliding, etc. - as well as summer and winter sports and leisure activities, accommodation, local producers of gourmet specialities (PDO cheeses, local honeys, etc.) and a diary so you don't miss a thing. Escape the beaten track and experience the Alps differently. A Futé favorite.

Thonon-les-Bains has received the France Nautical Station label. Rated 4 stars, for the quality of its activities on Lake Geneva and the rivers: sports, cruises, discovery of the heritage and various nautical animations. The marina of Rives welcomes 740 boats for annual rental and keeps 58 places for visitors. Nearby, the municipal beach. The natural beaches of the Pinède and the Châtaigneraie de Rovorée, downstream; the fishing port upstream.

For swimming and relaxing: a 25-meter sports pool, but also a fun wave pool, a 100-meter slide, a diving pit (diving boards from 1 to 3 meters), two bubbling baths, a paddling pool: young and old alike will find happiness in the pleasant water. After the emotions, the relaxation area and, in the summer, the outdoor green beach invite you to rest... For the more energetic, a fitness area is offered during the summer season with the possibility of taking cardio-training, stretching or body-sculpting classes.

Fly in the most beautiful free flight garden in the world under the supervision of professionals. Les Ailes du Mont-Blanc offers the opportunity to realize this dream in complete safety during a tandem flight. Five paragliding and mountain professionals, led by world champion Sandie Cochepain, introduce amateurs to paragliding and speedriding (between paragliding and freeriding). Some of the instructors are trained to supervise the flight of people with reduced mobility (Hand'icare project). Professionals to the tips of their sails, these artists of the air offer pleasure and sensations.

Adjacent to the thermal baths, the park offers a refreshing stroll in summer thanks to its tall trees. From the Thermal Park entrance, take the path along the Bonnant torrent to the thermal baths. A suspended footbridge overlooks the torrent, which you cross to follow a path cut into the rock. On the way back, take the little steam or diesel train, to the delight of children. Next to the park, an adventure course and a via ferrata add to the pleasure of a family day out in this green and soothing setting.

It's a walk that does you a world of good! Accessible to all and very well signposted (follow the Angely paths on the pretty wooden panels), the undulating trail winds through forests and pastures, hamlets and villages. The view of the mountains in the distance is superb: Mont-Blanc is omnipresent on a clear day, surrounded by its green mountain setting. From the Bauges to the Aravis, from the south of the Jura to the north of Isère (Chartreuse, Belledonne), we marvel at each new hill. What's more, it's still a very little-visited trail. Make the most of it!

Atypical by its implantation but wise and real advice to equip its "sweet home" with listening equipment up to your demand. Pascal Marie, nyman nyman, gets you around a good coffee and listens to you before getting into his listening room. Thus, it advises you to make an appointment before you come, because everything is listening, it takes the time necessary and receives only one audiophile at a time. Be sure: The small ring of the door will not resonate when you are between good ears. Explain the configuration of your room, the equipment that you may already have, the sound you are looking for and the music you enjoy listening and of course your budget: Pascal Marie will guide you to the most appropriate electronic equipment. Some brands he likes: Cambridge, Onkyo, Myryad, McIntosh, Audio Research for amps, CD and DVD readers; Tannoy, Monikov Audio, Magnepan, Paradiym, Velodyne for speakers. An audio specialist, he also advises you to bring the best sound to your home theater installation.

For 30 years, Takamaka has been offering exceptional moments in the great outdoors. The first branch of this outdoor sports specialist was born in this suburb of Annecy. Every day, every season, Takamaka's passionate professionals take us on adventures to the region's most beautiful spots. In winter: snowshoeing, dog sledding, ski joering, snowmobiling, sleeping under an igloo... and the rest of the year: paragliding and hot-air ballooning. Paragliding flights with or without acrobatics, according to your wishes. Outdoor equipment rental - bikes, via ferrata kits, snowshoes... - all year round. We also specialize in incentive and teambuilding activities.

Support: windsurfing, catamaran and dinghy.

Support: optimist, 420, Yearline.

Support: optimist, dinghy, multihull, kayaking, windsurfing.

All facilities and services, at the historic sailing club in Annecy. Restaurant. Support: optimist, dinghy, @, people with disabilities.

A message for sports enthusiasts and the curious in search of a different experience. Here are the features of this adventure: a length of 600 meters, a difference in altitude of 235 meters, a starting point situated at an altitude of 660 meters, with a course lasting 2 to 3 hours and varying in difficulty. Crossing the cables at the top, the view over Thônes is breathtaking. It's advisable to make this ascent in the morning to take advantage of the cooler temperatures.

The undeniable advantage of roller is that once the pair pair bought with the protections, of course, it is that you can drive… Yes, but here, rolling is not doing roller! We still need to learn to slow down, turn, slow down, speed up, get out, move, etc. This is where Flow altitude, which offers courses, alone, family, group, to better discover the practice of this sport, which is useful to the city.

Promote art, painting, sculpture and even poetry through workshops (engraving, portrait, engraving…) and meetings. In November, the association organizes an art salon in the town hall of Meythet.

Various activities for amateurs, all afternoon information to culture service - animation of town hall.

To fish in the lakes and torrents of Haute-Savoie, it is necessary to have a fishing card that can be purchased at specialized shops and some tobacco merchants. Around the lake, we will visit the 8 depositaries, including the Camping campsite at Doussard. For Lake Annecy, two types of maps: " by boat "and" on the edge "whose prices vary according to the age of the holder and the duration.

This scholarly research of its own ancestors is now an activity in constant progress, and this is why new amateurs have every interest in contacting these specialists at the Annecy-Geneva antenna in order to exchange useful information and training.

A Bernard Maillet, we must not tell him about the fishing! This enthusiast of lakes and rivers knows how to attract fish. Impressive choice of lures of all shapes and colours. It is lost in flies and hooks. As for the worms, they are waiting in a fridge, the next fisherman. Cuissards, waterproof technical footwear, multipoches vests, fishing gear… Whether it's in the lakes of the sector or in stormy rivers, every fisherman can find his happiness in this welcoming shop where you can find the appropriate advice.

Professionals in the service of fisheries, all fisheries: in lake, river and mountain. On-measurement for probe fishing and all kinds of fishing items, with prices adapted according to use, for amateurs or professionals. Here, it is serious and always courteous advice is a good omen!

This large installation "all time" made a great contribution to the progress of the bowls in Annecy. It is normally used by the two disciplines, bowls and Lyon.

Initiation for 8 years, leisure and competition, lake and river exits, with discovery of wildlife all year round.

LA's DJC is many ways to grow, express and make sport: of the circus, of kung-fu and of climbing a wall in verticality. Artificial routes adapted to all ages and at all levels in safety, to take insurance and then leave on the cliffs around. Children, teenagers, adults, everyone is climbing on the 50 routes proposed with numerous timetables.

Inevitably, a club rising, since it is the CAF, the French Alpine Club, whose hotlines take place on the 1 st, 3rd and 5 ^th Thursday of the month from 19 h to 20 h at the 1 _^st floor of the Maison des Associations de Meythet. In the programme, group outings to discover the region's mountains with walking or snowshoe hiking, climbing, hiking skiing, ice waterfall, mountain biking… And we forget that. We take a licence quickly and we start.

The Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional (CRR) is housed in the former bishop's palace of Annecy, and dates from the late ^18th century. It's not unusual to pass along rue Jean-Jacques-Rousseau and hear the sound of music escaping through the windows. The CRR's vocation is to provide music, dance and theater teaching, combined with dissemination and creation. This teaching takes a variety of forms, from introductory courses for amateurs to professional training. Discover the cultural season from October to June.

Discover the world of dog sledding and the magnificent scenery of the Roc d'Enfer, whatever the season. Embark with our four-legged friends, Siberian huskies, Greenlanders and Alaskans, to discover new sensations. With sleigh rides, Scandinavian pulkas, carriage driving and canirandonnée, share the passion of our mushers in the Lake Geneva Alps. Memorable moments to share with family and friends. From July to August, the Nordic Park is open to visitors, and other activities, such as canirandonnée, are available.

If you dreamed of spending a night suspended on a vertical cliff above Lake Annecy, they did it and it's a dream come true with the professionals at Inax Aventure. Real mountain specialists who have only two concerns: your absolute safety and the realization of your dreams (one being totally compatible with the other!). Overnight stays on the rock face, lunch on the cliffs, but also via ferrata, hiking and climbing or canyoning in the summer season. In winter, raid and ski touring, freeride skiing in La Clusaz or Chamonix Mont-Blanc, but also possibility of heli-skiing to Switzerland or Italy. Sensations and strong emotions.