2016/2017 PRESS NEWSLAKE ANNECY, WINTER ISSUE

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Annecy’s ultimate family resort above the lake. Views of Mont Blanc and the Bauges Mountains. 18 pistes (7 green, 5 blue, 6 red) and a resort for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter sledding and a ski school. 10 ski lifts.A Nordic area with 9 pistes and 46km. Direct bus route: Annecy-Semnoz (during half term)

20 mins Annecy-Semnoz (during half

term) 1450m - 1704m

2 hour weekend, Wednesday and holiday pass: 9.20€

Further information: (00 33) (0)4 50 01 20 30www.semnoz.fr

The Aravis Range is home to 4 resorts: La Clusaz, Le Grand Bornand, Manigod and St Jean de Sixt.Pistes in km: 210 - Ski lifts: 82.2 snowparks and 130km of cross-country skiing.

40 mins 960m - 2600m

Aravis pass: 2 days 74€ (adult). La Clusaz-Manigod: 37€, Manigod: 21€, St Jean de Sixt: 11€, Le Grand-Bornand: 35.50€.

Further information: (00 33) (0)4 50 02 78 74www.aravis.com

LAKE ANNECY: ON THE ROAD TO THE SKI RESORTS FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY

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TOP TIPShuttle bus + Ski day pass from Annecy. Every day during the winter season from Annecy station30€ for La Clusaz and 28€ for Le Grand Bornand (1-day adult pass, 2e extra for card holder) (2015/2016 prices)

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Children reign over this resort!Under 20km from Annecy overlooking the lake at the foot of La Tourcette. It has easy fun-filled ski pistes: 12km of cross-country pistes and 10km of footpaths for snowshoers.2 ski lifts with 5 pistes (2 green, 2 blue and 1 red). Open daily during half term and Wednesday and at weekend during term time.

30 mins 1100m - 1200m

2 hour package: 6.50€ (2015/2016 prices)

Day pass: 9.50€ (2015/2016 prices)

Further information: (00 33) (0)4 50 60 77 38www.montmin.net

The mountains’ hidden gem! La Sambuy resort overlooking Faverges (20 mins from Albertville, 40 mins from Annecy) has fabulous views of Lake Annecy with 9 downhill pistes (1 green, 2 blue, 3 red and 3 black). Ideal if you love the peace and quiet and ungroomed ski pistes.Shuttle bus from Annecy with a change in Doussard (daily during half-term). Nordic area with forests and vast meadows, stunning views10 pistes, 1 T-bar and 3 ski lifts.

40 mins 1150m - 1850m

3 hour pass: 14€ (2015/2016 prices)

Day pass: 17€ (2015/2016 prices)

Further information: (00 33) (0)4 50 44 44 45www.lasambuy.com

Get to grips with Nordic skiing in this quiet and natural resort!21km of pistes in the heart of the Bauges Mountains regional nature park.

35 mins 850 m

Day pass: 6€

Further information: (00 33) (0)4 50 32 49 97 www.sources-lac-annecy.com

LAKE ANNECY: ON THE ROAD TO THE SKI RESORTS FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY

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UNIQUE IN FRANCEThe only town with a water and ski resort since its fusion on 1/1/2016.

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The idea behind this café is giving coffee its rightful place in fine dining.Manager Julien Latil has been a «barista» for almost 3 years after converting to the world of premium coffee and turning his hobby into a career. The coffee lover perfected his skills with lots of training including with Ludovic Loizon (two-time French barista champion). All the coffee is specially roasted by La Brûlerie Belleville in Paris.The coffee is grown, harvested, produced, transported and roasted in homage to the work put in by the producer countries.

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HOME FROM HOME BRUNCH

Sébastien Tomasi, nicknamed “the redhead”, has just opened this cosy spot in Annecy. He only uses organic and/or local produce. All his pastries are «homemade». Mismatched chairs, tasteful decoration and a warm welcome. 100% Arabica and 100% fairtrade coffee. This is the perfect place for a snack. It also serves wine, beer and a range of tasting platters. Brunch menu (16 euros): milk, mocha, fresh orange juice, cookies, baguette with butter and jam, egg muffin, tomato and basil cake and fruit salad.

9 rue de la gare (00 33) (0)6 87 26 13 77

The coffee is hand-picked then carefully sorted and dried.It is then roasted to bring out the aromatic features of the beans and not leave a bitter taste. If you’re not a coffee fan, Julien serves hot chocolate using cocoa from chocolatier Bruno Meyer, Patrick Font fruit juice and CHA YUAN teas and herbal teas. Salad bar at lunchtime.

2 passage des Bains74000 Annecy (00 33) (0)4 57 09 77 89www.brumes-annecy.fr

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UNEARTHING NEW HIDDEN GEMS

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Julien Grass serves his guests beer/wine and local artisan produce with cured meat and cheese platters. What to try this autumn and winter: - The slightly hoppy Barbe

Rouge lager from Giffre brewery in Verchaix 74

- Blanche from Salève brewery in Neydens with a citrus side

- The Sombre Héro is an amber ale from Sainte Cru brewery in Alsace chosen for its roasted notes

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TABLE, CELLAR, DELI

Chef Jérôme Bigot and Quebecois sommelier Marie-Hélène Tardif sold Les Grès restaurant near Auxerre and opened a restaurant and wine cellar in Annecy a year later.The multi award-winning couple moved their family to “make people happy and share”: a large reception room with a wine library, deli selling “must-have” produce from their trips and a social restaurant. They only use local seasonal produce. They strive to share their passion for wine and highlight their relationships with wine makers. On the menu: Fera sandwich, red cabbage, ginger or duck tartare, black garlic, beetroot Dishes change every fortnight.Open for breakfast.

6 passage de la cathédrale (00 33) (0)9 50 78 82 96www.kamouraska.fr

- The new and wonderfully-balanced Rousse from Veyrat brewery in Marcellaz 74

- The surprisingly sweet Lug noire from Voirons brewery in Lucinges 74

We have to mention the “pâté en croute” from BAUD in Villaz (a Meilleur ouvrier de France recipe) which goes perfectly with the tipples.The cheese comes from Denise Bastard-Rosset in Thônes.

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SOSH BIG AIR NEW Skiing’s big comeback isn’t happening on the slopes but at an altitude of 450m in Annecy centre. Sosh Big Air kicks off the winter 2016/17’s freestyle ski competition calendar. The 2-day event sees the world’s top 20 riders slip on their twin-tip skis to take on the Sosh Big Air kicker, an XXL pop-up structure that’s 42m high (the equivalent of a 16-storey building). A real ski piste in the heart of the city centre. It requires 1500m3 of snow made using an eco-friendly manufacturing process (made exclusively from water, air and liquid nitrogen with no added chemicals).

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HIGH FIVE FESTIVALFor freeskiing, culture and lifestyle fans.The festival celebrates gives us a sneak peek of the ski season with international freestyle and freeride skiers. 28,000 festivalgoers in 2015 for 50 films.

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THE SNOW’S BACK IN TOWN

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RETURN FROM THE PASTURES 43rd EVENT Flocks come back from the summer pastures in early autumn. Their return to the valley has been symbolised and celebrated by this festival since the Middle Ages. The streets of Annecy teem with artisans, craftsmen, folklore groups playing traditional instruments and regional producers.

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CHRISTMAS IN THE ALPS Annecy turns into a winter wonderland for the last few weeks of the year: illuminations, family-friendly entertainment, concerts, nativities, Christmas markets, ice rink, tourist train with stunning views of the lake and snow-capped peaks.

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TRADITIONAL EVENTS

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GLAGLA RACE 4th RACE STARTING IN TALLOIRES

The idea: rowing in snowy midwinter in the Alps in water at 4°C. The one-of-kind annual GLAGLA Race brings together 300-400 amateur stand-up paddlers from France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Austria and Germany.3 different races: 5 and 13km in the morning and an afternoon “beach race”.

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VENICE CARNIVAL Hundreds of masked people stroll through the streets of Annecy Old Town, strike a pose, parade and get together on the carnival’s stages. There are lots of photo opportunities so you can take an arty snap and showcase the colours bursting from the costumes.

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VENICE OF THE ALPS

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GRAVITY RACE - SWIM RUN NEW

39km race including a 5.4km swim and 2100m D+ with 300 entrants. Duo race from Veyrier-du-Lac to St Jorioz. Entrants alternate between swimming and running. 7.30am start time and no time limits.

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ALPS’MAN NEW After setting sail from Saint-Jorioz, this Iron Man-style event kicks off at 6am from a boat in the middle of the lake. A hundred participants compete in 3 extreme disciplines: 3.8km swim/180km bike ride/42km195 run. Midnight time limit.

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ONE LAST DIP

PRESS CONTACTAnaïs ALAURENT

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LA TURBINE SCIENCES ANTARCTIC, AN EXPLOSION OF LIFE

La Turbine Sciences whisks visitors away to a little-known land from autumn onwards.Explore a vast continent that belongs to nobody where international researchers live to boost our knowledge of climate, biodiversity and our environment. Let’s get going...Co-produced by Le Havre Museum and Le Pavillon des Sciences in Montbéliard. Exhibition-based activities and cinema. 17/09/2016 - 05/03/2017 (8 years +)Clan package (2 x adults and 2 x 6-17 year olds): 14e

Centre de Culture Scientifique Technique et Industrielle de Haute-Savoie Place Chorus 74960 Cran Gevrier (00 33) (0)4 50 08 17 00laturbinesciences.fr

CHÂTEAU D’ANNECYGABRIEL LOPPÉ PHOTOGRAPHY EXHBITION

Gabriel Loppé first dabbled in photography in 1858 on the banks of Lake Annecy. He took endless shots of his family life and grandchildren, mountain hikes and views of the peaks, skies, crevices and city. In 2015, the museum bought over 1000 shots and glass slides making it the largest public collection of the artist’s photos. The exhibition showcases the best of the collection.Exhibition for Alpine painter Gabriel Loppé scheduled 2/12/2016 - 27/02/2017. Château exhibition ticket 5.50e from 1/01/2017 (until 31/12: 5.20€)

1 place du Château 74000 Annecy (00 33) (0)4 50 33 87 30 musees.agglo-annecy.fr

MONT VEYRIER STATIONSAVOIE AND AIN’S FILM HAUNT

Reels have replaced ski lift cables. Mont Veyrier’s ski lift station was renovated a few months ago and is now home to the Cinémathèque des Pays de Savoie et de l’Ain. You can book a tour of this historical site but its main aim is to preserve one-of-a-kind films (amateur, private and institutional) related to the area. There are currently 8000 documents catalogued and almost 1000 digitised hours. On-site: a projection room for catalogued films and documentaries, a specialist archive centre open to the public on request. Scheduled projections: Thursday evening at 7pm (at least twice a month): 5e

Winter group tours on request.

Le Téléphérique 12 bis Route d’Annecy 74290 Veyrier-du-Lac (00 33) (0)4 50 23 51 09letelepherique.org

CULTURE AND HISTORY TRIP IDEAS

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