Lyon- Annecy – Chamonix – Menthon
Saint Bernard – Chanaz - Aix les Bains – Abbey of Hautecombe – Annecy
Lunch in a traditional Bouchon Lyonnais.
Discovery of Lyon: From the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, observe the incredible panorama of the city and the history of Lyon. Continuation of the visit to the heart of Old Lyon and its traboules, Saint-Jean Cathedral, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Finally, the peninsula takes you to its emblematic squares, the “Fresque des Lyonnais”: a global overview to fully understand the city, its specificities and its 2000 years of history.
Dinner and accommodation.
In the morning: discovery of the Alps: The colorful facades, the canals, the religious buildings have made Annecy the "Venice of the Alps". Explore the quays, bridges, old streets and their arcades to discover the turbulent history of the city built on either side of the Thiou. All the secrets of its monuments will be revealed to you during this fascinating visit.
Lunch in a traditional restaurant
A commented cruise on Annecy Lake allows you to visit the part of the large lake up to the bay of Talloires-Duingt. This boat trip is ideal for contemplating the beauty of Lake Annecy, the purest in Europe, and its breathtaking setting in the heart of the Alps.
Dinner and accommodation.
For a day, live the magical experience of a trip to the heart of the peaks. Reach the summit of the Aiguille du Midi by cable car and marvel at the immense expanse of the high mountains. Taste the feeling of verticality in the Step into the void, admire Mont-Blanc and its massif.
Lunch at the restaurant in Chamonix.
Take the famous Montenvers-Mer de Glace little red cogwheel train and awaken your curiosity for history and glaciology. Discover the Glaciorium, enter the bowels of the glacier by visiting the ice cave, and relax on the esplanade of the new station at the foot of the majestic Drus and Grandes Jorasses.
Dinner and accommodation.
Departure towards Annecy via the Aravis road. Arrival in Menthon-Saint-Bernard: visit of a Reblochon factory and lunch on site.
Traditional lunch with cheeses and charcuterie, served in a glazed room with a view of the barn.
Guided tour of the Château de Menthon: Overlooking Lake Annecy, the Château de Menthon has adorned itself over the centuries with a romantic subtlety to such an extent that a certain Walt Disney was inspired by it in The Sleeping Beauty. This Savoyard architectural gem is also a residence occupied by the same family for more than 1,000 years.
Dinner and accommodation.
Discovery of the Canal de Savière and its picturesque Village of Chanaz: this picturesque little town still houses a unique craftsmanship.
Lunch in Aix-les-bains
Commented cruise with stopover at Hautecombe Abbey: leaving from Aix-les-Bains, take a cruise to visit the majestic Abbaye d'Hautecombe. Hautecombe Abbey invites you to travel through history during a guided tour that will introduce you to the hidden parts of the abbey - the gardens, the Marie-Christine tower, the king's terrace, and the salons of the royal apartments.
Dinner and accommodation.
Discovery of the Gorges du Fier: Since 1869, the gorges have been accessible to the public via a 252m long footbridge, suspended 25m above the river. You enter a gigantic defile at the bottom of which flows the Fier and where you can admire piles of blocks of rock in the most varied shapes.
Lunch at the restaurant.
Free time in Annecy.