Outdoor Activities Annecy
your complete outdoor stay
From paragliding to canyoning, rafting to cycling — the best outdoor experiences in Annecy with certified professionals since 1994
An exceptional playground between lake and mountains
Annecy is one of the most renowned outdoor destinations in the French Alps. Between the turquoise lake — one of the purest in Europe — wild gorges, Alpine peaks and mountain trails, there's enough to fill an entire stay without ever getting bored.
Since 1994, our network of certified professionals offers you the best outdoor activities in Annecy — with paragliding as our signature experience above the lake, and six complementary activities to build your perfect stay.
Paragliding — fly over Lake Annecy
Tandem paragliding over Lake Annecy
Take off from the legendary Forclaz Pass (1,150m) and soar above the turquoise waters of Lake Annecy — one of the most beautiful views in the Alps. No experience required. From age 5. 12 state-certified instructors ready to fly with you.
"Magic Annecy" — one of the world's finest paragliding sites
Forclaz Pass is recognised worldwide by free-flight pilots for the exceptional quality of its flying conditions. International competitions are held here every year. You fly where champions train, above one of the purest lakes in Europe.
6 outdoor activities to complete your stay in Annecy
Your paragliding flight has given you a taste for adventure? Here are the perfect activities to extend your outdoor stay in Annecy — all guided by certified professionals from the same network.
Natural slides, jumps into crystal-clear pools and abseils down spectacular gorges. The perfect complement to paragliding — after soaring above the landscape, you discover it from the inside.
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Navigate Alpine river rapids together in an inflatable raft. Accessible from age 8, perfect for groups, families and team building. A guaranteed adrenaline rush in the heart of nature.
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One hour of serene flight above Lake Annecy and the Aravis massif. Where paragliding gives you sensations, the hot air balloon gives you pure contemplation — a magical experience to share with someone special.
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Come back down to earth and explore the Alpine forests and panoramic trails around the lake by mountain bike. Annecy is one of the top MTB destinations in the Northern Alps.
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Rent an e-bike and cycle the full 40km Lake Annecy cycle path — the same lake you soared above during your paragliding flight, now seen from the shoreline.
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Organise your corporate seminar or team building day in Annecy — combine paragliding, canyoning and rafting for an unforgettable day in nature that bonds teams like nothing else.
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Spending several days in Annecy? Here are our suggestions for combining paragliding with the other network activities — and heading home with memories that will last a lifetime.
For thrill-seekers — two intense days between sky and water, with the activities that deliver the biggest rush of adrenaline.
Activities accessible from age 5 to create unforgettable holiday memories for the whole family around Lake Annecy.
Looking for an original team building activity? Nothing bonds a team like sharing outdoor challenges together in the heart of the French Alps.
Ready for your Annecy adventure?
Start with a tandem paragliding flight above the lake — then build your perfect outdoor stay with our partner activities. We speak English!
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