La Tournette, Annecy

Name: La Tournette
Address: Annecy, France

#5 among attractions in Annecy

Natural attraction, Mountain, Park

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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. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 7713 ftProminence: 4967 ftCoordinates: 45°49'38"N, 6°17'10"E

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La Tournette – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lake Annecy, Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Mont Veyrier, Dents de Lanfon.

5.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Annecy
142 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...
4.7 miNW
Forts and castles
Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Menthon-Saint-Bernard
121 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.
7.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Veyrier, Annecy
182 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.
3.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dents de Lanfon
81 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.
3.9 miW
Forts and castles
Château d'Héré, Duingt
99 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.
4.1 miW
Outdoor activities
Roc de Chère National Nature Reserve, Talloires
105 min walk • 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.
4.2 miNE
Church
St. Maurice Church, Thônes
107 min walk • The church of Thônes is a church located in Thônes, France. It is placed under the patronage of Saint Maurice d'Agaune, captain of the Theban Legion, martyred at Octodure in Valais and who became the patron saint of the duchy of Savoy.
5.6 miS
Forts and castles
Château de Gye, Giez
142 min walk • The castle of Giez, also known as Gy or Gye, is an old fortified house of the thirteenth century, remodeled in the sixteenth century and restored in the nineteenth century, which stands on the town of Giez a French commune, in the department ...
4.2 miN
45°53'5"N • 6°18'54"E
Aravis Parc d'Aventures, Thônes
108 min walk • Outdoor activities
6.6 miNW
Forts and castles
Château de Fésigny, Veyrier-du-Lac
169 min walk • Fésigny Castle, formerly La Ruaz Castle, is a castle located in Veyrier-du-Lac, in the Haute-Savoie department, France.
5.1 miS
Church
St. John the Baptist Church, Faverges
129 min walk • The Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, sometimes called the church of Viuz-Faverges, is a church in the commune of Faverges-Seythenex, France. It is placed under the patronage of Saint John the Baptist.