15 Annecy Tours Worth the Morning

1.Paragliding Tandem Flight over the Alps in Chamonix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $216Our pick

Meet Air Sports Chamonix at the Brévent cable-car office, ride up, and launch with an English-speaking pilot such as Coco, Richard, Romain, or Sandie. Expect about an hour in the air, huge Mont Blanc views, optional wing control and acrobatics, plus photos and HD video for €30.

“Amazing experience! Everyone so friendly and helpful, great communication. Coco was my pilot and was amazing. Definitely recommend!”

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2.Tandem Paragliding Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 264 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $187

Meet your English or French-speaking pilot in Chamonix, ride the cable car to Le Brévent, and run from the mountain into a 20-minute tandem flight. Expect clear safety guidance, sweeping Mont Blanc views, and the chance to try simple turns or even the controls when conditions allow.

“This was such a unique experience that I’m sooo glad I was able to do. The views are beautiful and I felt safe the entire time. I even had to reschedule because of the weather and it was not an issue at all. I flew with Sebastian and he was super knowledgeable and experienced. When he started to do tricks (not mandatory…don’t worry) I felt on top of the world! I 100% recommend doing this and I would for sure pay extra for the GoPro footage.”

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3.Annecy Food Tour – A Full French Meal Experience by Do Eat Better

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Start at Pont des Amours and walk Annecy’s old town with a local English-speaking guide such as Gal, Delphine, or Isaac. Over about 3.5 hours, enjoy a full meal at five food stops, including truffle tasting, tartiflette, Savoyard cheese, wine, pastries, and chocolate.

“This is not a food tour as we expected, we did not spend time at the food market or went to any special food destinations/ chefs. However a walk through town which was similar to the walking tour we did the previous ay. The guide was very pleasant and good, the only real highlight was the Truffle shop. Definitely not worth the money”

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4.1-Hour Segway Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 156 reviews · 1 hour · from $48

Ride a Segway from 8 Place aux Bois along Lake Annecy, passing the Jardins de l'Europe, Le Pâquier, Parc Charles-Bosson, and the Imperial Palace. Your guide, such as Florian, Roman, or Annabelle, gives a friendly introduction, local history, and time for photos. The tour is limited to eight people.

“Great guide very easy and great to deal with with great knowledge of the area”

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5.Two-seater paragliding flight in Chamonix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $189

Take off from a gentle slope above Chamonix with an English-speaking instructor and enjoy a roughly 20-minute tandem flight facing Mont-Blanc. Expect clear instructions, a helmet and harness, and the chance to help steer. Photos and video cost extra, and lift tickets are separate.

“While we were in Chamonix we decided to go paragliding. We took some Dramamine before our flight and had a beautiful ride over Chamonix”

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6.First canyoning in Grenoble in the Vercors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $68

Spend about three hours in a Vercors canyon near Grenoble with Yes We Canyon guides such as Yoann, Marvin, and Sven. This beginner-friendly outing combines river walking, slides, jumps up to 6 meters, 10-meter abseils, zip lines, and short walks. You need moderate fitness and must be able to swim.

“We went with a group of friends: 4 kids aged 11 to 16 and 4 adults with little to no experience. Marvin was a great guide, super flexible with our individual needs. We had lots of fun and truly recommend it!”

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7.paragliding discovery flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $204

Take a ski lift to a grassy launch point above Chamonix, then run with your instructor as the wing lifts you into the Alpine air. Xavier may provide the flight and optional GoPro footage for €30. The flight lasts about 20 to 30 minutes, but lift tickets are extra and people over 90 kilos cannot participate.

“As a first time paraglider Xavier was very helpful in guiding me on what to do during the flight. He speaks English and will also offer go pro pictures and footage for €30.”

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8.Sports canyoning in the Vercors near Grenoble

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet your English-speaking guide at Saint-Gervais, gear up in a 5mm wetsuit, and walk 15 minutes to the Ecouges canyon. Expect a focused four-hour descent with rappels, jumps, and slides. The group is capped at 10, and guide Marvin has helped nervous beginners gain confidence.

“Awesome time with our guide Marvin. Definitely not for the fainted heart, as some drops are quite high, but my son Ben (11), went from very scared, to this being the highlight of his trip to France.”

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9.Cruseilles: Horseback Riding in the Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · 1 hour · from $46

Spend one hour on horseback with Ecurie des Goths near Cruseilles. Guides including Amandine and Alex lead small groups of up to eight through country trails, pastures, nature areas, and scenic viewpoints. All riding levels are welcome, and you can help brush and feed your horse afterward.

“I had an amazing one hour ride on a sweet horse named Kirame with a wonderful guide, Amandine! The trek up the hills through the leaves was beautiful, and the option to trot a little trail before reaching the stunning views was so nice! On the way back down , saw so many cows and even a foal with her mother eating hay! Amandine was so pleasurable and attentive the whole ride to make sure I was enjoying myself, and she gave me the option to gallop through the leaves on a trail near a rolling brook which was my favorite part! It was such a great experience, I’m so…”

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10.Canyoning discovery in the Vercors – Grenoble

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Meet Canyon Life at La Rivière, about 30 minutes from Grenoble, for a four-hour introduction to canyoning in the Versoud canyon. Vincent and his team provide wetsuits, helmets, harnesses, and ropes for a small group of up to eight. Expect waterfalls, rappels, natural slides, zip lines, and optional jumps.

“Fantastische Canyoning Tour gehad. Duidelijke uitleg, en erg enthousiaste en bekwaam gids. Net materiaal om gebruik van te maken. ook duidelijke informatie over waar en hoe te verzamelen.”

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11.Annecy 2-Hour Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · 2 hours · from $71

Meet your English or French-speaking guide at Mobilboard near Lake Annecy for Segway training, then follow the lake’s secure bike path toward Sévrier. You’ll see La Tournette, Mont Veyrier, lakeside mansions, forest, and a viewpoint in a small group of up to eight.

“Je avais déjà fait avec le même organisme ou j avais été ravie lis la déception car dimanche avec pleins de gens car rassemblement diverse et marché en ville donc j aurais aimé être prévenu afin de decaller le jour car on a beaucoup moins visité et petit soucis avec le segway qui s est arrêté en marche et donc dangereux mais je ne tiens pas responsable l agence. Et j oublie c est plus cher en passant par l application de 6€ pr personne”

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12.Annecy Segway Tour – 2h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $73

Ride a Segway through Annecy with an English-speaking guide, covering the lakefront, gardens, Imperial Palace, medieval Old Town, and Thiou River. A 10 to 15-minute safety lesson gets beginners moving, while the small group, capped at eight, keeps the outing personal.

“This was one of the highlights of our entire trip. Loved segwaying through this beautiful town! 1st time segwaying = was easy to learn! Thank you so very much”

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13.le-Vieux, France: Electric and Classic Bike Rentals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · 1 day · from $37Best value

Collect an electric or muscle bike at the Outside Rivage desk inside Rivage Hotel in Annecy-le-Vieux. You get a full day to ride independently around Lake Annecy, with French and English assistance available. Choose easy pedaling or a traditional workout, then set your own pace and stops.

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14.Annecy Segway Tour – 1h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $49

Start at Mobilboard Annecy with 10 minutes of Segway instruction, then ride beside Lake Annecy through the Jardin de l’Europe, Pâquier, and Charles Bosson garden. Your guide, possibly Gaspard, Florian, Andrea, or another local escort, shares city stories and takes photos before you finish by the Imperial Palace.

“L’association du fun et du ludique nous a permis de passer un très bon moment de détente en famille.”

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15.Traditional Food Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 47 reviews · 3h 30m · from $89

Spend three and a half hours walking central Annecy with guides such as Delphine, Gal, Isaac, or Philippe. Visit at least four food stops for Savoy specialties, one alcoholic drink, and local stories in English or French. Expect a small group, seasonal tastings, and plenty of walking.

“Our guide Gal was very knowledgeable and personable. We covered a lot of the old town and stopped at four different places to sample foods. We started with some delicious local cheeses and wine, at 11 am! We had great lunch of traditional tartiflette and finished with a gorgeous and yummy dessert. Oh and chocolate. Lots of great people on the tour too.”

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