All Year Sports and Activities

There are several outstanding 18 hole golf courses in the area including Chamonix and the Royal Evian, home of the Evian Masters, the second most valuable event on the Ladies tour. They are accessible to the public all year round with challenging layouts surrounded by magnificent scenery.
Coaching is available and all equipment can be rented.

Annecy is the world capital of paragliding. This is where the first paragliding school in Europe was started and it is still one of the finest places in the world to fly.
There are several schools in the Aravis area and this picture could easily be you, flying solo above Lake Annecy in your first week.
Experienced pilots will love the variety and the range of launch sites as well as the breathtaking scenery and the special challenges of the mountains.

All sorts of water sports are enjoyed on the nearby lakes. Boats and windsurfers can be rented from the beaches or you could take some lessons and learn a new skill.
Pedaloes and rowing boats are available for the less energetic.
There are guided tours around the lake which explain the area and open up new views from a watery vantage point.
On Lake Leman steam powered paddle boats cross the lake between France and Switzerland on regular routes enabling you to park just once and visit several places in both countries.

The area is well supplied with many recreational facilities including several tennis courts. Booking is simple and you can get some coaching to brush up on your game.
Fishing is excellent in the rivers, well stocked with trout, and in the lakes. Licenses and guides are available from various outlets.
You could also choose to tour the area in your car. The whole region has some of the most spectacular roads and viewpoints in Europe.