What to see
Notre-Dame, St Peter, St Maurice and St Francis stand in the old quarters. The Visitation Basilica rises on the hillside and is associated with Francis de Sales and Jane de Chantal. Its exterior offers another city perspective
How to walk
From Notre-Dame, continue to St Peter and the two churches by the canals. Climb past the castle to the Visitation and viewpoint. The descent and return to the centre are outside the linear track
Map and stops
The numbered markers match the stops below. A marker does not guarantee an open entrance
Access: Approach or exterior view; admission to the interior is not confirmed
Notre-Dame-de-Liesse
Church with a bell tower beside the central pedestrian streets
Check the open entrance and service times; remain quiet inside
Show on the city map ↗St Peter's Cathedral
Former Franciscan church later used as a cathedral
Check the open entrance and service times; remain quiet inside
Show on the city map ↗St Maurice's Church
Gothic church of a former Dominican monastery
Check the open entrance and service times; remain quiet inside
Show on the city map ↗St Francis de Sales Church
Baroque canal-side church beside the Palais de l'Île
Check the open entrance and service times; remain quiet inside
Show on the city map ↗Annecy Castle
Former residence of the Counts of Geneva with museum collections
Check current exhibitions and tickets; indoor visit time is separate from walking
Show on the city map ↗Visitation Basilica
Hillside basilica with a tall bell tower above the city
Check the open entrance and service times; remain quiet inside
Show on the city map ↗Visitation Viewpoint
Open viewpoint across Annecy's rooftops and lake
Stop clear of the main passage and stay behind barriers
Show on the city map ↗
Before the walk
- Fit interior visits around services and allow extra time for the climb
- For a shorter version, finish by the canals before the castle climb
Check hours, tickets and access with each venue. Barriers may change the track and queues may add time. Accessibility has not been surveyed on site
Questions before the walk
How can the walk be shortened?
Finish at St Francis de Sales Church and skip the remaining track. This is a shorter one-way option; returning to the start is separate
How long does the walking section take?
1.7 km, about 25 minutes at the assumed walking speed of 4.2 km/h. Sightseeing, photographs and indoor visits are extra
Sources and verification
Written by walkymap from remotely checked sources. No on-site walk is claimed
Lake Annecy Tourist Office — The old town of Annecy ·
Lake Annecy Tourist Office — Annecy town walks ·
© OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Track geometry and distance are from the route dataset
Elevation estimate: Mapterhorn. Terrain model; stairs and small changes in level may be missed
