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Day trips from Combloux
Updated on 28 September 2026.
| Destination | Distance / time | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Annecy | 91 km / 1 hr 15 by motorway | The old town, the lake, the beaches at Saint-Jorioz and Talloires, cycling round the lake (cycle path) |
| Geneva | 84 km / 1 hr 05 to the airport | The Jet d'Eau, the old town, CERN, the lake; the airport |
| Courmayeur (Italy) | 50 km / 1 hr through the Mont Blanc Tunnel | The Italian side, Skyway Monte Bianco, Val Ferret; tunnel €55.80 one way, €69.20 return valid 7 days (2026) |
| Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval | 51 km / 1 hr | The cirque, nature reserve, waterfalls, the Bout du Monde |
| Cascade d'Arpenaz | 15 km / 20 min | The 270 m waterfall visible from the Sallanches road, beside the A40 |
| Plateau d'Assy | 27 km / 45 min | Lac Vert, the Jardins des Cimes, the church of Notre-Dame-de-Toute-Grâce (Léger, Matisse, Chagall, Rouault) |
| Évian and Yvoire | 80-90 km / 1 hr 20 – 1 hr 30 | The French shore of Lake Geneva, the medieval village of Yvoire, the Évian thermal baths |
| Les Contamines-Montjoie | 19 km / 27 min | The nature reserve, Lac d'Armancette, Notre-Dame-de-la-Gorge |
| La Giettaz and the Col des Aravis | 27 km / 43 min | The pass, the view of Mont Blanc, and La Clusaz and Le Grand-Bornand beyond (reblochon cheese) |
All distances are from the building, without traffic; on winter Saturdays, allow twice as long in the Arve valley.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do Annecy in a day?
Yes: it is 91 km and 1 hr 15 by motorway, enough for the old town, the lake and a beach or a bike ride round the lake.
Can I get to Italy without a car?
Not really, other than by bus.
Can I use the Mont Blanc Tunnel in winter?
Yes, but winter equipment is compulsory on the Italian side too.
Can I get to Geneva without a car?
Yes, by bus (274 + Y83) or by train.
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