West Shore

The West Shore of the Annecy Lake has a history of charming travelers and residents.

Already in Ancient Rome, a route passing by the West Shore of the Lake connected Geneva to Rome. Facing the Tournette, a mountaintop overlooking the lake, the West Shore stretches over twenty kilometers, from Sevrier to Doussard, passing by the beaches of Saint-Jorioz and the famous village of Duingt, with its magnificent 18th century castle. This exceptionally preserved environment between lake and mountain offers a typical and beautiful setting to live in.

Ideally located 15 minutes from the motorway and 45 minutes from the Geneva airport, the villages on the West Shore are directly connected to Annecy centre by road (in 10 minutes), by bus, by foot or by the Greenway, a protected bicycle path running around the entire lake, creasted instead of an old railroad track.

The West Shore offers all the amenities and services necessary for a year-long residence: local stores, craftmen, shopping malls and medical centers, as well as nurseries, primary schools and a secondary school located in Saint-Jorioz. 

Living on the West Shore of the Annecy Lake means living a unique lifestyle, between moutains and the Lake. The real estate market is composed of waterfront properties, architect-designed houses on the heights with unobstructed views, contemporary villas surrounded by nature and residential homes with quality services.

The quality of life on the West Shore is exceptional, the amenities of the lake and the proximity of the mountains offer a multitude of activities in summer and winter, for sports and nature enthousiasts. On the lake side, there are sandy beaches and a wide choice of nautical activities, amde possible by the presence of several sailing clubs. On the mountain side, the Semnoz mountain provides direct access to the cross-country ski slopes in winter, as well as rock climbing and numerous hiking and mountain biking routes in summer.