Activities in Annecy
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Takamaka
One of the most central companies that arranges adrenalin-driven activities on and around Lake Annecy is Takamaka. Introductory course prices start from €85 for tandem paragliding, €33 for waterskiing or wakeboarding, €39 for climbing or freeriding, €49 for canyoning and €55 for bungee jumping.
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Compagnie des Bateaux
Runs cruises departing from quai Bayreuth. Tickets are sold 15 minutes before departure. From May to September boats also sail across the lake to Menthon-St-Bernard (€5.50), Talloires (€6.50) and other villages.
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Roll 'n Cy
Friday-evening jaunts around town organised by local rollerblading club Roll 'n Cy are fun, free and open to anyone on rollerblades. The club meets on place de le Mairie.
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Roul' ma Poule
Rents per half-/full day rollerblades (€12/18), bikes (€12/18), tandems (€22/33) and scooters (€10/15). Can recommend day trips in the area.
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Stade Nautique des Marquisats
the Stade Nautique des Marquisats sports three outdoor swimming pools and from June to September aquatic-activity hub.
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Station Roller
Bike, blade and kayak outlet near the Plage Impérial at the start of the lakeside cycling path.
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Annecy Plongée
Sells and rents diving gear and arranges two-hour baptism dives (€45).
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Piscine des Marquisats
Right next door to the beach is this trio of outdoor swimming pools.
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Town Tours
The tourist office organises guided tours of the old town; they are in French but some guides speak a little English. If you would prefer to go it alone, pick up the free Annecy Town Walks leaflet.
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Roll'n Cy
Get your skates on for the jaunts organised by this local rollerblading club. The meeting point is in front of the Mairie (Town Hall) on rue de l'Hôtel de Ville.
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Plage d'Annecy-le-Vieux
If you feel like diving straight into those crystal-clear waters, head to this public beach, 1km east of Champ de Mars.
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