Roc de Chère National Nature Reserve, Talloires

Name: Roc de Chère National Nature Reserve
Address: Talloires, France

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The Roc de Chère National Nature Reserve is a major ecologic site in southeastern France. A protected nature reserve since 1977, it covers a small area of 69 hectares. It is located near the commune of Talloires, on the eastern bank of Lake Annecy at an elevation of 448 metres. The Roc de Chère is a small mountain, culminating at a modest 651 metres, which was formed by a quaternary glacier from the south. ()

Alternative names: Area: 168.03 acres (0.2625 mi²)Coordinates: 45°50'40"N, 6°12'16"E

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Roc de Chère National Nature Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château d'Annecy, Lake Annecy, Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, La Tournette.

5.3 miNW
Modern art exhibits in a historic castle
Château d'Annecy, Annecy
135 min walk • The Château d'Annecy is a restored castle which dominates the old French town of Annecy in the Haute-Savoie département. It was bought by the town, restored and transformed into a museum, le musée-château d'Annecy. The castle is listed as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1959.
1.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Annecy
38 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, Lake Annecy is a pristine natural wonder that has captivated visitors for centuries. Known for its crystal-clear waters, which are amongst the cleanest in the world, the lake is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a...
1.3 miN
Forts and castles
Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Menthon-Saint-Bernard
35 min walk • The Château de Menthon is a medieval castle located in the commune of Menthon-Saint-Bernard, 12 kilometres south of Annecy in the Haute-Savoie department of France. Standing on a 200 metres tall rock, its stone towers loom over Lake Annecy, the Roc de Chère National Nature Reserve, and Menthon-Saint-Bernard.
4.1 miE
Dramatic peak with mountain and lake views
La Tournette, Annecy
105 min walk • The Tournette is a mountain in the Bornes Massif in Haute-Savoie, France. It is the highest of the mountains surrounding Lake Annecy and has a prominence of 1,514, qualifying it as an Ultra.
4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Veyrier, Annecy
103 min walk • Mont Veyrier is a mountain located in the French Alps, in Haute Savoie. It culminates at 1,291 metres, and dominates the east side of Lake Annecy.
2.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dents de Lanfon
55 min walk • The Dents de Lanfon is a mountain in south-eastern France rising to 1824 m. Situated above Talloires on the east bank of Lac d'Annecy in Haute-Savoie. It is framed by mount Veyrier to the north, and by Le Lanfonnet and La Tournette to the south.
0.9 miS
Forts and castles
Château d'Héré, Duingt
23 min walk • The castle of Héré is an old fortified house, from the end of the XIVth century, which stands on the commune of Duingt in the department of Haute-Savoie in the region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
5.2 miNW
Bridge
Pont des Amours, Annecy
133 min walk • The Pont des Amours is a footbridge located on the edge of Lake Annecy at the entrance of the Canal du Vassé; its official name is "Passerelle du Jardin Public" but the inhabitants of Annecy have long since renamed it "Pont des Amours".
5.2 miNW
Garden, Park
Les Jardins d'Europe, Annecy
132 min walk • The gardens of Europe, in Annecy, are a vast park intended for the walk. They are located on the banks of Lake Annecy. The garden is listed in the General Inventory of Cultural Heritage.
2.6 miW
45°50'39"N • 6°9'3"E
Cloches Paccard, Sevrier
66 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
3.1 miNW
Forts and castles
Château de Fésigny, Veyrier-du-Lac
80 min walk • Fésigny Castle, formerly La Ruaz Castle, is a castle located in Veyrier-du-Lac, in the Haute-Savoie department, France.