We are considering 2-3 day visit to Annecy and Chamonix in the 3rd week of October. Any suggestions on how to allocate our time, and with just a couple days, will it be worth the visit to either? We are traveling entirely by train or bus. And from there, we would plan to spend 3 days in Burgundy (Beaune).
Thank you for any thoughts/suggestions.
October is getting on towards winter in the Mountains so everything fun in Chamonix will be weather dependent. Likely rain in the valley and snowing in the mountains. Check Accuweather or other weather app for a Chamonix forecast. On a cold clear day it could be spectacular and no crowds.
hey hey fstuart24
we were there first week of october several years ago, the weather was great. a week later there was a festival/celebration "retour des alpages", this year is october 11, 2025. (annecy-ville.fr/ return of the alpine pastures). the cows/animals return down the mountains to their warm stables until the next summer.
have no clue what will be open/closed in chamonix haven't been there. absolutely loved annecy, the lake & beautiful mountain views with snow capped top, city center shops and market days, restaurants. it's up to you about worthiness, i go to make my own opinion of new places, this hit the spot,
it was quiet and not that crowded when we went but nowdays i'm amazed at how many people mention it as a place to visit. at top of page in search box type in annecy, filter by date and lots of info there, you decide. enjoy & have fun
aloha
