13 days in Haute-Savoie Itinerary

The canals is in Annecy helped earn the medieval town the nickname the Venice of the Alps.

Change things up with these side-trips from Annecy: Le Col de la Forclaz (in Talloires) and Room Escape Games (in Annemasse). The adventure continues: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Annecy, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at La Tournette, scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, and make a trip to Pont des Amours.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Annecy trip itinerary planning site.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Annecy is an approximately 6.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also take a train; or drive. In August, daily temperatures in Annecy can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can go by car to Annecy-le-Vieux.

Get out of town with these interesting Annecy-le-Vieux side-trips: Grottes du Cerdon -Parc de Loisirs Prehistoriques (in Labalme), Thones (Necropole Nationale des Glieres & Cascade du Nant Debout) and Les Pertes de le Valserine (in Bellegarde sur Valserine).

For maps, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Annecy-le-Vieux vacation planner.

Annecy-le-Vieux is just a stone's throw from Annecy. In August, daily temperatures in Annecy-le-Vieux can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to travel to Samoens.

Samoëns is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): take in the dramatic scenery at Cascade du Rouget, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then admire the natural beauty at Jardin alpin La Jaysinia, and finally stop by Popcorn Vintage. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape of Le Cirque du Fer a Cheval.

To find reviews, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Samoens trip itinerary planning site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Annecy-le-Vieux to Samoens. In August, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Chamonix.

Situated near the massive peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges and, most notably, the Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix is one of the oldest ski resorts in France and known as the Alpine Capital of the World.

Chamonix is known for nature, adventure, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the awesome beauty at Aiguille du Midi, take some stellar pictures from Brevent Cable Car, fly down the slopes at Aiguille des Grands Montets, and stroll through Glacier des Bossons.

To see where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Chamonix trip planner.

Getting from Samoens to Chamonix by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can travel back home.