Leisure & Activities Discovery Packages sports Moto Bike Crafts
Discovery activities
- Castle of Menthon St Bernard( still inhabited by the same family since the XI century). St Bernard , the
patron saint of mountaineers was born in this castle which dominated the lac d'Annecy and is part of the
history of the Genevois region.www.château-de-menthon.com
- Medieval Montrottier castle in Lovagny, founded by St Francois de Sales.www.chateaudemontrottier.com
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Miolans Castle in St Pierre d'Albigny, medieval fortress built from the X to XV centuries, became the state prison
of the Dukes of Savoy,. The most famous prisoner was the Marquis of Sade.
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Cistercian abbey of Our lady of Tamie (30 min drive) founded in 1132 by Saint Pierre de Tarentaise.www.abbaye-tamie.com
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The Hautecombe royal Abbey near Aix-les-Bains, Bourget lake, founded in the XIIth century, restored after the
French revolution, the necropole of the Counts and Dukes of Savoy..www.chemin-neuf.org
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The Grande Chartreuse monastry, visit the largest liquor cellar in the world. www.chartreuse.fr
- You will find a multitude of information on Faverges and its surrounding area on:
www.pays-de-faverges.com.
et www.sav.org
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Cascade and cave of Seythenex, natural wonder 20min drive away www.cascade.fr
- 20 mins from the hotel, “la Sambuy” offers: chairlift, salto trampolines, hikes, guided walks, botanical path,
In 2011: new sled on rails, suitable for children aged 4 years and above. The double seat Alpine slide enables you to speed 600m downhill.
Every day from 2 July to 4 September, 10 am- 6 pm Tél : 04 50 44 62 50 www.lasambuy.com
- The Gorges du Fier at Lovagny near Annecy one of the biggest attraction of the Alpes.
www.gorgesdufier.com
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Archeological museum of Viuz in Faverges( archeological digs of the Thovey site with Gallo-Roman villa, thermal
spas and Imperial way).
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The Paccard foundry and bell Museum in Sevrier . The Paccard family has been making bells for 7 generations
and divulge their trade secrets. www.paccard.com
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Ecomuseum of the Savoy costume in Sevrier, an interesting trip through time on the discovery of the history and
traditions of Savoy.
www.echo-de-nos-montagnes.com
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Lake and mountain dam - Roselend wikipedia : le barrage de Roselend
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Aiguille du Midi Cable Car in Chamonix www.compagniedumontblanc.fr
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La Forclaz Pass- Montmin
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Sportive
and leisure activities
- Discover motorbikes itineraries, 15 exclusives circuits prepared by the Florimont staff. Download our special motorbike page
- The" lac d'Annecy" cruise (water temperature
average in summer 22-23°)
www.annecy-croisieres.com
- Beaches patrolled by life guards, boat hire
- Sailing( beginners and advanced courses)
- Canyoning- adventure rope course, rafting-via Ferrata, rock climbing (etc.) professional guiding (courses and supervision) www.montemedio.com
- River and lake fishing www.pechehautesavoie.com
- Mountain hiking up to high altitude ( half day or day, list of guides at the hotel reception).
- Leisure centres: mini farm, horse riding, minigolf, "La Balade" at Faverges (rambling in Faverges)www.labalade-faverges.com
- Club of Faverges 2 mins from the Hotel. www.club.fft.fr/tc.faverges
- Cycling, inline skating on the cycle track linking Marlens to Annecy along the lake, near the Hotel Florimont.
- Mountain bike tracks, detailed maps at the hotel reception.
- Golf, (9 and 18 holes) at Giez-lac
d'Annecy, golf driving range
- Paragliding(beginners and advance courses). www.aeroslide.com
- After a seminar or during a stay, take the time to enjoy a trip on a quad bike or on a off-road kart with a qualified instructor.www.quad-excursion.com
- The biggest package of outdoor activities of the region, Annecy-Aventure, a team of qualified professional instructors:www.annecy-aventure.com
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CRAFTS
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- Stained-glass window craftsman. Mr Philippe David in Giez ( 5 mins of the hotel ) www.vitrail-phd.com
- Wood turning at "L'eclat du bois"- Mr Joseph
Deronzier in Giez- Demonstration- Sales-Beginner and
advanced courses. Monsieur Déronzier : www.leclat-du-bois.com
- Mineral jewels 74- Mr Vullierme in Verthier-Doussard www.mineraux-bijoux.com
