The Tour de France is heading towards the Alps this week and will showcase our beautiful Haute Savoie region over three Stages. Take particular note of Stage 19 on Friday the 22nd July when the Tour will pass through our village of Talloires on the Annecy Lake.
- Stage 18. 21st July. Time trial from Sallanches to Megève
- Stage 19. 22nd July. Mountain Stage from Albertville to St Gervais. Passing by Lake Annecy and through our village of Talloires before tackling the Col de La Forclaz
- Stage 20. 23rd July. Mountain Stage from Megève to Avoriaz passing over the Col des Aravis that divides the Haute Savoie from the Savoie.
Here is an avant-goût (taster) of the beauty that you will see. For more images of the village and the area do take a look at our personal site: https://lecormorantalloires.wordpress.com
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| The bay of Talloires |
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| Looking across the Annecy Lake to Duingt. Look closely to see the castle on the tip of the promontory. |
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| The Dents de Lanfon are in the background |
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| Hop off and on the ferry to visit the Annecy Lake |
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| The Bauges Mountains with Talloires in the foreground. |
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| Our gorgeous village of Talloires |
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| The village |
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| The Abbey - now a hotel but originally a monastery. Due to celebrate it's 1000 years in 2018! |
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| The water of the lake is perfect for swimming, boating... |
