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In the harbour of Talloires

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Morning sun in the harbour of Talloires against the backdrop of La Tournette (2,153 m), Lake Annecy, Savoy, France

The mountain massifs of the Tournette (2,351 m), Annecy’s local mountain, and the Dents du Lanfon form a steep and shady barrier to the east, so that the morning sunlight is late to illuminate the picturesque harbour of Talloires on Lake Annecy. Read more

Mountain tour up La Tournette at Lake Annecy

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The mountain tour up La Tournette below the rocky summit structure, Lake Annecy, Savoy, France

The rocky summit structure of the freestanding Tournette (2,351 m) towers visibly over Lake Annecy. For experienced hikers with a head for heights, the ascent to the summit is considered one of the most beautiful tours in the region, rewarding you at the top with a panoramic view down to the lake and such evocative mountain regions as Bauges, Aravis, Belledonne, Beaufort, and across to Mont Blanc.

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