10 Tours in Haute-Savoie That You Shouldn't Miss

July 8, 2021 Kelli Reichel

Discover the best top things to do in Haute-Savoie, France including Pérouges & Annecy Private Day Trip with Food Tasting from Lyon, Annecy Segway Tour - 1h30, Winter Ski Tour: Annecy City and Wine Degustation, paragliding discovery flight, ANNECY | Private Walking Tour of Annecy's Historical Center, Guided tour of the city of Evian-les-Bains, Self-Guided Gravel Bike Adventure in the Monts de Genève , Paragliding Tandem Flight over the Alps in Chamonix, Canyoning Annecy Angon Discovery, Mountain biking in Annecy - Descent from Semnoz to Annecy (ascent by shuttle).
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1. Pérouges & Annecy Private Day Trip with Food Tasting from Lyon

Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon, France Tasty Lyon
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An unusual itinerary to discover the treasures of the lyonnaise region. Amazing sceneries, history and local specialities will make this day a unique experience 100% made in France! From the plain of La Dombes, famous for its 1000 lakes to the bottom of the French Alpes, this tour will show you to the wonders of two most beautiful medieval cities in the region. Morning will be devoted to the discovery of Pérouges, village out of time listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France. You will be able to taste the local speciality : the galette, in this unique medieval atmosphere Then you will take the road again to arrive in Annecy for lunch. The perfect opportunity to taste the local cuisine. Rich and delicious mountain cheese-based dishes. During the afternoon you will be able to discover the city on your own, walking around in the beautiful cobblestone streets. Cruise, cheese factory tour…you will have several options, don’t hesitate to ask your driver-guide for advice!

Inclusions: Food tasting, Driver/guide, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Lunch, Optional lake cruise, Optional cheese tasting

Reviewed By J_from_Dusseldorf

I unfortunately cannot recommend this tour operator. I booked a tour with them and got the information that the tour was fully refundable. Given the Corona crisis, I had to cancel my tour. After the initial information that refunds need a bit longer (which I fully understand), nothing happened. I still haven´t received the refund after months and I have not received any information when/if this will happen at all, either. Any attempt to contact the company is being ignored. Neither do they answer to messages nor phone calls. Very disappointing...

2. Annecy Segway Tour - 1h30

Mobilboard Annecy - Location de vélo électrique et visites guidées à Segway, 8 Bis Place aux Bois, 74000 Annecy, France Mobilboard Annecy
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Enjoy this fun and amazing experience on a Segway© during this 1.5 hour tour and discover the beauty of Annecy.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local guide, Live commentary on board, Use of helmet, Live entertainment

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup

Reviewed By ChrissieFrance

After cycling around the lake on e-bikes rented via Mobilboard Annecy the day before, we decided to join the Segway tour to discover more about the town, the lake and the old town. A really fun way to explore the area with a very informative and friendly guide. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Annecy.

3. Winter Ski Tour: Annecy City and Wine Degustation

Alps2Alps Transfers
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Visit the “Pearl of French Alps” - Annecy City, where you can learn about it’s rich history, see the city and relax at a cafe in the beautiful old town. To learn more about the region’s traditions, try local wine and find out what food suits it the best. While on this tour you will visit Annecy Castle and Palais de l’Ille plus the Palais de l’Ille museum.

Inclusions: Transportation by air-conditioned minibus, Free Wi-Fi on board vehicles, Hotel pick-up/ drop-off, Tour assistant to help you in Annecy city, Wine degustation, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Food and drink, Tickets to museum

Reviewed By Tobe H

Excellent transfer from Geneva Airport to Les Saisies and back again. Drivers were personable, polite and most importantly, very good at driving in heavy snow. Will use them again, much cheaper/hassle free than renting your own car and stressing about the conditions.

4. paragliding discovery flight

MONT-BLANC Natural Resort, 29 Route Henriette d'Angeville, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France ascendance parapente chamonix
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Paragliding is the best way to fly. It is not noisy. Far from traffic jams and pollution. In one of the most magnificent surroundings in France you can admire all that nature has to offer. We will see the climbing routes, the hiking trails, and if you want I can offer you a little adrenaline before going back to the cows floor.

Inclusions: helmets and gloves

Exclusions: Private transportation, ski lifts are not included in the price

5. ANNECY | Private Walking Tour of Annecy's Historical Center

3 Quai Eustache Chappuis, 74000 Annecy, France Akopso
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Visit one of the cutest cities of the Rhône-Alpes region of France: Annecy. It's situated in the Alps, so if you love skiing this is the place for you. Today, you can enjoy a private walking tour of Annecy with a private guide who will take you to all the spots that interest you most! Also known as the "Second Venice," Annecy has plenty of beauty in store. See the Palais de l'Isle, which was a prison in the 12th century, and for something completely different, move on to cross the bridge of lovers. Another must-see is the gleaming lake of Annecy, inarguably a city highlight. Before you end your day in Annecy, you are also recommended to visit the Old Town, a lovely area full of quaint cafés to keep visitors well-fueled and busy. If there is any place in particular you would like to go but it is not mentioned in the tour description, just ask your guide and he or she will be happy to take you wherever you want to go.

Inclusions: Services of an expert guide during a private guided walking tour

Exclusions: Any entrance tickets - Transportation

Reviewed By Pia G

Interesting tour presenting a good overview of Lyon. Good start of a weekend visit. Best stop was Basilisque Fourvière.

6. Guided tour of the city of Evian-les-Bains

Bleu Marine Snack Bar, 74500 Évian-les-Bains, France Marine Blaire Guide - Conférencière
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I offer you a guided, fun and educational tour. Come and discover the Belle Époque on the shores of Lake Geneva. Evian-les-Bains is a magnificent city which has developed through hydrotherapy. You will appreciate the neoclassical architecture and the importance of the Art Nouveau styles and the Decorative Arts. You will also discover vestiges of Medieval Haute-Savoie. We will discover emblematic buildings of the city of Evian-les-Bains such as the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, the Palais Lumière, the Villa Lumière and the Casino of Evian. Not only will you have a great time, but you will also learn a lot during this tour.

Inclusions: Evian city map

Exclusions: Entrance ticket exhibition Palais Lumière and Maison Gribaldi, Private transportation, mask and hydroalcoholic gel, tickets for a visit to the Pré Curieux and Latin Veil "La Savoie"

7. Self-Guided Gravel Bike Adventure in the Monts de Genève

18 Rue René Cassin, 74240 Gaillard, France GenevaCycling.com
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In the space of a few hours, experience an off-the-beaten-track adventure in both France and Switzerland at the foot of the Salève, the iconic Genevois mountain. You will follow the Arve river towards the Swiss border, passing vineyards, orchards and farmland before attacking the slopes of the Salève and discovering the unspoilt natural surroundings of our region following tracks and paths to La Chartreuse de Pomier. The route back is a mixture of paths and minor roads… the views across to Geneva and Lake Geneva are incredible.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, GPS pre-loaded with the itinerary

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8. Paragliding Tandem Flight over the Alps in Chamonix

Brévent - Télécabine de Planpraz, 61 Route Henriette d'Angeville, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France Air Sports Chamonix
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Paragliding is one of the best things to do in Chamonix. Enjoy a paragliding tandem flight over the Alps. You will fly up to 30 minutes just in front of the Mont-Blanc. This flight is the perfect way to get introduced to paragliding. While flying, you can admire the wonderful and unique views over the Alps and their summits. Your pilot will ask you to try yourself to fly the parapente. Thanks to our professional instructors, you will be able to do this activity safely. All our instructors hold official french paragliding teacher certificate, and subscribe to a full insurance, valid for you and for them.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Use of helmet, Inssurance

Exclusions: Photos and HD video of the flight (available to purchase: 30 euros), Ticket for the cable car to reach the takeoff place (available to purchase in our office: about 16€)

Reviewed By ambroisef2016

I did an acrobatic tandem flight and a hike at the Aiguille du Midi. It was perfectly organized and the pilots were all very nice, thank you Airsport Chamonix !!!

9. Canyoning Annecy Angon Discovery

811 Route des Vignes, 74290 Talloires-Montmin, France Terreo Canyoning
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The Angon canyon is the main course on the shores of Lake Annecy. This course is accessible to the greatest number, children from 8 years. With family or friends you will keep a great memory of this adventure. We offer the photos of the output for download on our website.

Inclusions: Neoprene wetsuit and socks.

Exclusions: You will need to bring a swimsuit and a pair of closed basketball shoes.

Reviewed By Kees1w245

It was a great experience! We had a lot of fun with our guide Paul in Angon. We recomend to try it yourself!

10. Mountain biking in Annecy - Descent from Semnoz to Annecy (ascent by shuttle)

Takamaka Annecy, 23 Fbg Sainte-Claire, 74000 Annecy, France Takamaka
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During this 4-hour outing, enjoy an incredible mountain biking spot: Le Semnoz. This summit is famous for its nature trails and its 360 ° view of the surroundings of Annecy. Climb up to an altitude of 1200m in the company of your professional instructor on a fully suspended mountain bike then take advantage of the trails from the summit of Semnoz to our magnificent city of Annecy.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Use of bicycle, A good dose of sensations!, Unforgettable memories!

Exclusions: City shuttle transport (7 euros to be provided in cash)

Reviewed By John H

Did the prestige flight including photos and a little acrobatics .. Fantastic views, sensations, memories.. Up there for 45 mins, over the snow on the montain tops, over the lake, high g-forces while spinning .. Great flight.. Easy online booking, simple process for parking, pick up etc.. If i was to complain about something, there's no briefing on what's going on, you are literally out of the van, attached to the pilot and told to walk off the edge.. A few minutes introduction might be good.

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