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A rich region

Ôlachat is ideally located in the heart of Haute-Savoie. You will stay in the village of Faverges-Seythenex, a 5-minute walk from the town center. You will be facing the Aravis mountain range, for a total change of scenery.

You will find yourself at the junction of nature reserves: the Bout du Lac National Nature Reserve, the Massif des Bauges National Nature Reserveand the Reserve Natural from Roc de Chère. Nature is omnipresent throughout your stopover.

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Outdoor activities

Let yourself be tempted by a hike at the foot of the house, with the Col de la Servaz, or by another nature walk. To discover the region differently, go mountain biking, canyoning, via ferrata, rafting or cycling, particularly on the cycle path from Annecy to Albertville. You can gain height by tree climbing at Fort de Tamié or paragliding.  

To discover another side of the region, don't miss the Grotte and the Cascade de Seythenex with the 150 m long zip line, the Marlens lake and the Atlantis center in Ugine. The Golf des Alpes and the Minigolf de Doussard welcome amateurs and the most experienced alike.

Ski resorts

Summer and winter, the ski resorts, less than an hour away, have so much to offer you.

15 km away, discover La Sambuy, with its 4-season sled. 35 minutes away, discover the family resort Les Saisies, which offers activities for winter sports enthusiasts such as for beginners. 40 minutes away, discover La Giettaz, connected to Megève and at the Évasion Mont Blanc estate. The domaine Les 3 Vallées is one hour away.

Unmissable visits

In the surroundings of our guest house near Annecy, visits, discoveries and vestiges of history are just waiting for you. 

Take a tour of: Château de Faverges, Butterfly Museum, Archaeological Museum of Viuz, Faverges church, Faverges urban heritage path, Château de Menthon Saint Bernard, House of the Olympic Games and Château de Duingt

The city of Annecy and its famous lake

In 30 minutes, you will be in the heart of Annecy, nicknamed “The Venice of the Alps”. Start with a stroll between the streets and canals of the old town, visit the Palais de l'Isle, the Château d'Annecy and the Conservatoire d'Art et d'Histoire. 

But the real must-see is none other than Lake Annecy. Beautiful walks, on land or on water, await you there. 

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The town of Albertville

Albertville is a charming town which will seduce you with its medieval town of Conflans, its Olympic park, its churches, its Fort du Mont and all the other monuments which make this town unique. . 

Albertville is about twenty minutes by car from your guest house near Annecy.

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Crafts and regional products

To leave with a souvenir of the region and to taste the local specialties, meet these producers: “Escargots de la Source » in Faverges, “Les Baies de Montagne” jams in Seythenex, Ferme d'Hudry in Cons-Sainte-Colombe, “Poterie des Bleuets » in Ugine and the Wood turner in Giez.

The region is known for its cheeses: Tamié, Reblochon, Tomme de Savoie and Abondance.

Unmissable events

In Faverges-Seythenex and Haute-Savoie, many events punctuate the year. Festivals, concerts, parties, workshops, etc., will take place just a few steps from your guest house. To find out the next dates, browse the city agenda and 'Haute-Savoie agenda

Don't miss: Andilly Medieval Festival at the Château de Menthon, Annecy International Animation Festival, Lake Annecy Festivals, Galgal Race, Faverges Trail, Lake Marathon, Night Marathon, Faverges Rally, … 

The best restaurants nearby

Want to eat outside? Reserve your table in a gourmet, traditional restaurant or in a snack bar on the go. Near Ôlachat, there is something for all tastes and desires: the Chalet du Lac (aperitif offered on Ôlachat stamp presentation), the Chalet des Trappeurs (col de Tamier), < a href="https://restaurant-piamore.com/" target="_blank">Le Piamore (Italian in Faverges), lakeside restaurants: Chez ma Cousine, Le Petit Paradis, l'Aquarama, …  

Shops in Faverges

Five minutes on foot are necessary to reach the center of Faverges-Seythenex. In the center and surrounding towns, you will find many shops, pharmacies, grocery stores: Carrefour Market, Carrefour Express, Val d'Arly Fruit Cooperative , Boucherie Jargot et Fils , Sports Technician .

Don't miss the market which takes place on Wednesday mornings and Friday evenings.

Addresses for going out

To play at the casino, go to Casino Impérial in Annecy and to the Casino de Brides- the baths. To enjoy a family activity, take a trip to Bowling 3000 in Albertville, at Bowling de Sévrier, The Bowl in Annecy, Escape Game in February, 4'47 in Doussard, ... To dance all night long, discover Le Flashback in Marlens, the Lake Pub Billard in Sévrier, the Pop Plage in Annecy or the garage in Annecy.