Le Semnoz
A lakeside mountain ridge reachable by car, with 360-degree views from the Pointe de Châtillon at about 1,700 metres of Mont Blanc and Lake Annecy.
Le Semnoz is a long mountain ridge on the west side of the lake. A road leads almost to the summit, about 40 minutes' drive from Annecy. From the car park, a walk of about 20 minutes takes you to the Pointe de Châtillon at about 1,700 metres. On clear days you get 360-degree views of Mont Blanc, the Aravis range and Lake Annecy, and sunset is especially beautiful. In summer there are high-altitude meadow trails, mountain biking and children's play activities. In winter it is a small ski area closest to the city. The mountain roads have many bends, so watch out for cyclists.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Basilica of the Visitation
- Lake Annecy Greenway (Voie Verte)
- Château d'Annecy
- Duingt
- Palais de l'Isle
- Annecy Cathedral (Saint-Pierre)
- Annecy Old Town
- Jardins de l'Europe