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Escape to the rhythm of your steps

In Talloires, on the shores of Lake Annecy and at the foot of the mountains, discover an extraordinary natural setting in an authentic, unspoilt landscape, where flora and fauna mark the rhythm of time.

The Cottage Bise hotel and restaurant is at the foot of some superb walks, from the Roc de Chère to the Tournette, the highest peak in Lake Annecy. The site, overlooked by the peaks of the Aravis mountains, is surrounded by nature reserves with lush flora, as well as unusual places of striking beauty, such as the Ermitage de Saint-Germain and the Planfait site.

Les Cascades d'Angon

  • Level : easy, signposted path. Caution: only take the path beneath the waterfalls in dry weather. Hold children by the hand. 
  • Walking time : different routes possible. Around 50 minutes on the path opposite Talloires school, then around 40 minutes downhill.
  • Attractions : a superb canyon, spectacular waterfalls and a lovely little bridge called the Pont des Fées. The site is full of legends and is dotted with wild flowers and fruit. It's an enchanting walk that children love. You can also take a tour via the village of Angon.

The Hermitage of Saint-Germain

  • Level : safe access via the old Talloires road. The climb is steep but easy.
  • Walking time : approximately 1 hour uphill from the hotel, approximately 50 minutes downhill.
  • Attractions : a grotto with breathtaking views over the lake and a spiritual Mecca crossed by saints. Saint-Germain, a Benedictine monk, retired here to live a hermit's life. Saint François de Sales spent the last years of his life there ‘with pen and rosary’.

Roc de Chère, the Belvederes circuit

  • Difficulty level : easy, signposted path, very accessible.
  • Walking time : around 50 minutes uphill and around 40 minutes downhill from the bottom of the nature reserve. Add 1/2 hour's walk from the hotel.
  • Attractions : promontories overlooking the bay of Talloires, a surprising variety of vegetation, from southern species to alpine species, passing through landscapes that could be those of the forest of Fontainebleau.
Closing 2026
Closing 2026

Dear Madame, Dear Sir,

Le Cottage Bise will closed for seasonal closure on the 4th October.
We will be happy to welcome you at the hotel, the restaurant or at the spa Eugenie to share some memorable memories.

We wish you a nice visit at Le Cottage Bise

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