Pining for Annecy & The French Alps
What's Included?
Thursday 28th May – Thursday 4th June 2026
With a beautiful position in the French Alps in the high alpine resort of La Clusaz, this itinerary covers the beautiful resorts of Chamonix, Annecy and the chic lakeside spa town of Evian.
Look What's Included:
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Door to Door Service
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Our own courier service
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Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroom
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Return Dover/Calais sailings
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First night dinner, bed & breakfast at the Ibis Hotel, Laon
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5 Nights half board at the Hotel Alpen Roc, La Clusaz – Buffet style dinners with choice
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Unlimited drinks – Selected Beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks & tea/coffee daily from 10.00am – 11.00pm
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90-minute guided walking tour of Annecy
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1-hr circular cruise of Lake Annecy
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Return journey on the Montenvers Glacier Train, including Glacier visit
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1-hr circular cruise on Lake Geneva from Yvoire.
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Final night, dinner bed & breakfast at the Mercure Reims Parc des Expositions Hotel.
Not Included: All lunches.
Your Hotel
3* Hotel Alpen Roc, La Clusaz, French Alps
Nestled in the mountains between Chamonix and Annecy, you will find Hotel Alpen Roc, located in the centre of La Clusaz, with the main shopping street and cable car within easy walking distance. The hotel is decorated in a wooden chalet style throughout. On the ground floor you will find a large restaurant serving a fabulous buffet. The first floor is home to an open plan bar with an open fire in middle of room. The 108 traditionally furnished bedrooms are equipped with a TV, hairdryer and safe. There is also a sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and indoor swimming pool. • Ground floor rooms • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Leisure facilities.
Supplements:
Single Room: £294
Holiday Insurance: £92
(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)
Passports will be required for this tour.
Itinerary
Day 1 |
We drive to Dover for the short Channel crossing to Calais. Upon arrival, we proceed to Laon for our overnight stay at the Ibis Hotel. (Dinner tonight will be a set 3-course menu and includes tea/coffee). |
Day 2 |
Continuing through France we journey south to the heart of the French Alps for five nights in the mountain village of La Clusaz. |
Day 3 |
Today we enjoy a day at leisure in our resort. We can relax in the town or, you might decide to take one of the numerous gondolas or chairlifts to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the mountains. |
Day 4 |
This morning we embark on an excursion to Annecy. Often described as the 'Venice of the Alps', this beautiful lakeside town is blessed with charming canals and narrow streets waiting to be explored. Our 90-minute guided walking tour gives us an insight into the history of this popular summer resort. Afterwards, we have some free time for lunch in one of the many waterside restaurants, before we enjoy a 1-hour circular cruise on the lake itself in the afternoon. |
Day 5 |
Today we journey to the chic mountain resort of Chamonix. We spend the day here enjoying the relaxing town centre and taking in the numerous sights, including the impressive Aiguille du Midi. After free time for lunch in the town, we board the Train du Montenvers for our return journey up to view the impressive glacier known as the Mer de Glace. Departing from Chamonix, this famous rack and pinion railway brings us to the Montenvers site at 1,913 metres for an imposing panorama of the Mer de Glace glacier. At the summit, we can descend via cable car and walk within the glacier itself. (Please note: this requires a significant number of steps and is not suitable for those with walking difficulties). In addition, we can visit the museum at the summit known as the Glacorium, which charts the evolution of the glacier over the centuries. |
Day 6 |
Today we drive through the majestic Alps to the lakeside spa town of Evian - famous for its mineral water - where we spend some time at leisure. We then travel to the lakeside village of Yvoire on the shores of magnificent Lake Geneva. This charming medieval village has hardly changed over the centuries, with beautifully decorated houses and gardens, and lots of shops and cafés to explore. We take a circular cruise on Lake Geneva from Yvoire's pretty port. |
Day 7 |
After breakfast, we return north to Laon for our final night at the Ibis Laon hotel |
Day 8 |
Departing Laon, we return to Calais for our sailing to Dover, returning to Henley during the evening. |
Departure dates
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 28 May 2026 | 8 Days | £1793.00 | Full | — | ★ |
Pick up points
Find the closest pick up point to you for this trip
| Name | Address |
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| Clackett Lane Service Aea |
M25, TN16 2ER
Eastbound for pick-up/Westbound for drop off |
| Cobham Services | Between J9 & 10, M25, KT11 3DB |
| Folkestone Services | M20, J11, CT21 4BL |
| Henley in Arden Depot |
Park & Ride, Johnsons Depot
Liveridge House Liveridge Hill, Henley in Arden |
Home pick-up area
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