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French + Swiss Alps

Hello! I'm planning a June 2025 trip to the Alps, and I'd like to have two home base towns to explore from. I'm leaning towards Annecy, France for the first, and I'm looking for a second town in either Switzerland or Italy for the second. Any suggestions?

Also looking for good day trips from Annecy or other spots in the Alps you loved.

Our group will have 2 kids (12 + 14) and 4 active adults who love agriturismos, boat rides to get the best view of a coast, hiking (easy to moderate difficultly), art museums, and gardens.

Thanks!

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Annecy and do a day trip to Chamonix.
Take the bus to Geneva and then take the train to Lauterbrunnen.
Stay in either Wengen or Murren.
Or stay in Chamonix and take a day trip to Annecy by bus.
Then take the scenic Mont Blanc Express to Montreux and stay in Montreux.
It depends on what city you are flying into and out of.