Bout du Lac Nature Reserve
Réserve naturelle du Bout du Lac d'Annecy
A reed-bed wetland reserve at the southern tip of the lake, with a birdwatching tower overlooking the marshes and the bay. It is a quiet stop along the lakeside cycle route.
The reserve was established in 1974 where two rivers flow into the southern end of Lake Annecy. Extensive reed beds, marshes and riverside woodland provide habitat for herons, grebes, kingfishers and several species of duck. Trails and a birdwatching tower lie on the edge of the reserve, and from the tower you can see over the reeds and the bay, with the Tournette mountains in the distance. The lakeside cycle path passes nearby, so you can stop on your ride. Entry is free, but the core zone is off-limits.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Col de la Forclaz
- Cascade d'Angon
- Duingt
- Talloires
- Roc de Chère Nature Reserve
- La Tournette
- Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard
- Mont Veyrier