Right from the door
Hiking & mountains
Saint-Eustache is the ideal starting point for exploring the ridges and alpine meadows of the Bauges Regional Nature Park — one of Savoie's wildest and best-preserved mountain ranges.
Straight from the gîte — forest trails and the Col de Leschaux right at the doorstep
Iconic summits — Crêt d'Aillon, Pointe de la Sambuy, the legendary Trélod
Mountain biking & trail running — waymarked routes across the range for hilly, energetic outings
All levels — from a gentle family stroll in the forest to a technical climb over limestone slabs
10-15 minutes
Lake Annecy
Down the hill from the gîte, Lake Annecy spreads out its crystal-clear waters — the purest in Europe. Beaches, water sports, a cycle path: the Savoyard dolce vita, right on your doorstep.
Saint-Jorioz beach (10-15 min) — sand and grass, ideal for family swims
Water sports — paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing, sunrise wakeboarding, introductory diving
Voie Verte — a cycle path around the lake, almost entirely flat
Road, lake & trails
Cycling
Whether you're a climber, a leisurely rider, or a mountain biker, the playground is vast. The Bauges mountain passes are within easy reach, and the lake just 10 minutes downhill.
Road cycling — the Bauges passes, Col de Leschaux, Semnoz, a full lake loop. An exceptional playground for climbers.
Mountain biking — waymarked trails through the Bauges starting from the gîte, all levels, plenty of climbing guaranteed.
Family lake loop — the Voie Verte runs almost all the way around Lake Annecy, car-free and flat.
Cycle path to Annecy — ride from the lake into the old town without ever taking the road.
📍 Bike rental — a shop between Sévrier and Saint-Jorioz, 10 minutes from the gîte.
With Sophie
Yoga & reconnection
Because the gîte is above all a place to recharge, make the most of Sophie, a qualified yoga teacher, for a tailor-made session facing Semnoz.
Panoramic terrace — unobstructed views over the Bauges ridgelines, fresh mountain air
All levels — dynamic Vinyasa or relaxing Hatha, tailored to your group
Private or group sessions — by reservation, indoors or outdoors
25 minutes
Alpine skiing: family-friendly meets wild
The gîte sits perfectly between two human-scale ski resorts, far from the bustle of the big ski areas.
Le Semnoz (25 min) — the "Balcony of the Alps", with 360° views over Mont Blanc and the Aravis
Margeriaz (40 min) — exceptional snow cover, slopes weaving through fir trees, all levels
Wide-open silence
Cross-country skiing & snowshoeing
For skating or classic-style enthusiasts, the Bauges are a renowned winter paradise, far from the crowds of the big resorts.
Semnoz plateau — a cross-country area perched above the clouds, with spectacular views
Savoie Grand Revard (40 min) — France's leading cross-country site, with miles of forest trails
Snowshoeing — starting 5 minutes from the gîte, through silent fir forests
For the seasoned
Ski touring & mountaineering
The Bauges range is a technical playground that has to be earned. Several routes are quickly accessible for experienced ski tourers.
Pointe de la Sambuy, Roc des Bœufs, Mont Colombier, Trélod
14 summits over 2,000 m in the Bauges
Absolute solitude and sweeping views over the Alps from the summit
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