We are traveling from Interlaken to Lyon and wanting to stay overnight at either Chamonix or Annecy. Just wondering which route would be the more picturesque and which would be the best place to spend one night and a day. Also what would be the highlights to see.
Thanks Pam
Posted by
OP
Brisbane, Australia
50 posts
We will be traveling by car.
Posted by
Portlandia
3313 posts
It somewhat depends on the time of year. In the winter, Chamonix is a lively ski town. In the spring, it is a deserted ski town. The mountains and glaciers are beautiful but too often covered by clouds.
Annecy is a more complete small city with a beautiful lake. There's more to see and do.
Posted by
Houston, Tx
8 posts
I would vote for Annecy, if you've been in the Swiss Alps. Annecy is very picturesque and more of a contrast to Berner Oberland. Chamonix is focused on the Mont Blanc. When we were in Annecy, we rented a boat and toured the lake for a couple of hours.
Posted by
PNW
194 posts
Just heard Steve Smith's 2-hour lecture about France at Rick Steve's Travel Festival today and he said he thought Annecy was the most beautiful town in France.