Events calendar Haute-Savoie

For 4 days, this festive event brings together tens of thousands of Harley enthusiasts and fans from all over Europe. In addition to the rock concerts and other entertainment that get the little resort into a frenzy, numerous rides are organized in the region by local clubs: a rich program for a festival that is no less rich. Over 10,000 motorcycles and 30,000 people are expected to descend on Morzine Avoriaz in July for this year's "pure rock" festival. It promises to be another great time!

The figure of the high mountain guide has been mythical since 1821, when the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix was created. Created in 1924, the relief fund helps guides and their families. To feed it and to honour its famous guides, the Company of the guides created the Festival of the guides: all the valley of Chamonix Mont-Blanc pays a tribute to them during 4 days of festivals and songs. On August 15th, the guides parade in the costume worn by Jacques Balmat in 1786 during the first ascent of Mont Blanc.

In recent years, Annecy's landscapes have been enriched by artistic works linking elements of the local heritage, starting with nature and architecture. Year after year, summer after summer, a perennial trail of artistic and landscape installations has been built up in the urban area. There are some twenty works to be discovered as you stroll through the city with a poetic eye. A "sustainable" festival that renews itself every season to change our perception of our environment, inspiring all passers-by to preserve and improve it. A word of advice: prepare your itinerary (it's best to bike) or let yourself be surprised!

Take the plunge when the Albigny bay turns into a giant swimming pool for an exceptional race created in 1931 by the Annéciens Dolphins club. the program includes 4 races: 1 km and 2.4 km for experienced swimmers, 5 km for open water swimmers and the Holy Grail, with the 10 km race limited to 80 competitors. The kind of event, like the marathon, that you should do at least once in your life after having trained properly (it is a real sporting event). A popular festival that attracts a large audience around Lake Annecy.

The prestige of Megève would dream more than a passion for riding… yet the price of ski lifts is often unaffordable. If your portfolio denies you access, the area has 40 kilometres of Nordic ski slopes, fortunately more accessible. Their classical or alternating lines wind between ribs, replats, levelling and bois. Beginner or confirmed cross-fertilization, expand at your pace thanks to green, blue, red and black tracks.

Tariff: from 7 € per day per adult; 4,50 € per child (6-16 years), free for people under 6.

Northern Area: 40 km divided into several tracks.

Difficulty: very easy (green) to very difficult (black).

A new country appeared this year on the map of Haute-Savoie, a "Small Country" at the borders of the imaginary between Annemasse and Geneva. A "Small Country" with fabulous characters like Santa Claus, Elves, Fées and Middle ages. A magical "Small Country" and yet made very real thanks to the Ouen Leisure Association, which preserves a natural cultural and architectural heritage of natural beauty. Smart strongly advises you to take your annual Passport to visit this wonderful "Little Country".

Riding down the snow-covered slopes on a toboggan is a sensation you'd love to be able to experience in any season. It's possible with summer tobogganing, a real sport and discipline in its own right at Le Jaillet. Judge for yourself with these figures: an average ride of 7 minutes, at a speed of 36 km/h, over 715 m of descent and 95 m of vertical drop. Guaranteed thrills for young and old (accompaniment required for ages 3 to 9). In winter as in summer, tobogganing is a must! Check out the speed radar, and smile, you're being photographed!

Because it's hotter in plain than on summits, it's good to be able to enjoy a family of water worthy of this name.

Five outdoor basins, one equipped with removable coverage, ponds for children, slide, playgrounds and picnic, there is nothing to spend a good time.