Explore the area
Le Riou Chalet is in the small mountain hamlet of Glaise, above Faverges-Seythenex and close to Lake Annecy. It is a peaceful base for exploring the lake, the Massif des Bauges and the surrounding French Alps.
A quiet Alpine hamlet
Glaise is a small mountain hamlet above Faverges-Seythenex, surrounded by forest, mountain views and walking trails. It feels peaceful and rural while still being close enough to Faverges for supermarkets, restaurants and everyday essentials.
Lake Annecy
Lake Annecy is around 15 minutes away by car, with easy access to beaches, swimming, paddleboarding, cycling and the lakeside villages. The cycle path around the lake also passes through the south end of the lake near Doussard.
The Massif des Bauges
Le Riou sits on the edge of the Massif des Bauges Regional Natural Park, giving you direct access to mountain scenery, forest walks and hiking routes. There are walks starting close to the chalet as well as numerous routes throughout the surrounding valleys and mountains.
Nearby places
Faverges-Seythenex
Local shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and a weekly market.
Doussard & the lake
Beaches, water sports, cycling and access to the south end of Lake Annecy.
Annecy
The historic old town, canals, restaurants, shops and lakeside promenade.
Albertville
Larger shops, restaurants and access toward the Tarentaise and Beaufortain valleys.
Les Saisies
A mountain resort for skiing in winter and walking and cycling in summer.
La Sambuy
A local mountain spot above Faverges-Seythenex with beautiful views, walking, a summer luge and a restaurant.
Local producers
The area has a strong local-food culture, with farms, cheese producers and small independent businesses nearby. Close to the chalet you will find local goat cheese producers, while Glasie is also home to chocolatier Sebastian Botte.
Getting here
The chalet is reached by a mountain road above Faverges. In winter, suitable winter tyres are essential and snow chains may occasionally be required.