Start with the lower panorama
Begin at Annecy Castle and climb towards the Visitation basilica and its viewpoint
This is the shorter option for a city panorama
Continue beyond it only when footwear, daylight and weather suit an uneven woodland walk
Continue into the woods
Follow the mapped paths towards Grande Jeanne and Pas de l’Échelle
Stay on the walking route and away from climbing areas or closed paths
The track ends above town; allow separately for the descent rather than using the displayed walking time as a return estimate
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
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 ↗Grande Jeanne Viewpoint
Woodland viewpoint on the Semnoz slopes above Annecy
Woodland ascent on an uneven path; choose dry weather and grippy footwear
Show on the city map ↗Pas de l'Échelle Viewpoint
Separate woodland overlook above the city
Woodland ascent on an uneven path; choose dry weather and grippy footwear
Show on the city map ↗
Before the walk
- Wet leaves, mud, snow or ice can change the difficulty
- Carry water and keep enough daylight for the return
- Woodland walk with an ascent; not a step-free urban route
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
Does this reach the summit of Semnoz?
No, the route explores lower woodland viewpoints above Annecy; the summit is a different trip
What is the shorter viewpoint option?
End at the Visitation viewpoint before entering the longer woodland section
Sources and verification
Written by walkymap from remotely checked sources. No on-site walk is claimed
Lake Annecy Tourist Office — Annecy woodland hiking itinerary ·
Lake Annecy Tourist Office — Grande Jeanne hiking area ·
© 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
