Activities in Annecy
Annecy is the perfect base for winter sports lovers who want to combine language learning with alpine adventures. Several popular ski resorts—including La Clusaz, Le Grand Bornand, Semnoz, and Manigod—are easily accessible from the city, all within about an hour.
IFALPES offers French language courses in a stunning mountain environment, allowing you to enjoy independent ski trips during your free time. Whether you’re into alpine skiing, snowboarding, or snowshoeing, the French Alps are just around the corner.
While IFALPES does not organize ski trips, our team is happy to provide advice and recommendations on how to reach the resorts, including transport options, lift passes, and rental services. Enjoy the freedom to plan your own ski outings while taking advantage of high-quality French courses in the heart of the Alps!
Chamonix Mont Blanc
Known throughout the world for its magnificent site, the Chamonix ski area offers an absolutely incredible skiing experience at the foot of Mont Blanc. The ski area is very varied, allowing all levels to find the ideal configuration.
Morzine – Avoriaz
Created in 1960, FIFA has become a world-renowned event. The festival takes place every year at the beginning of June and offers an official selection of cartoon-style films, cut-out papers, plasticine, stop motion and 3D.
Grand Bornand – La Clusaz
These two resorts located in the Aravis Mountains are 45 minutes from Annecy. Both offer excellent skiing conditions that will suit both beginners and experts.
Le Semnoz
Located 20 minutes from Annecy, Semnoz is a medium altitude mountain setting perfect for starting the ski season or for beginners. Our ‘local’ mountain, it is an inviting setting for contemplative strolls as well as more physical effort throughout the year.
