Heatwave in Annecy & La Clusaz: our cool and delicious places to enjoy the summer

Today the temperature is soaring! The good news: between Annecy and La Clusaz, there are countless ways to enjoy summer without overheating. House-made ice creams, shaded terraces, on-the-water activities, soothing spas… The Groupe PVG addresses are here to help you breeze through the heatwave.

Where to cool down (and eat well):

• 🍴 Ô Bon Bec – a made-to-measure experience
  Take a seat on the terrace, beneath the glass roof, in the lounge and let the team serve you wherever you are. Perfect in hot weather: seasonal plates that are light and full of flavour.
  
  
• 🍞 Ô Bon Pain – the chilled & tasty pit-stop
  The bakery in the Le Pélican lobby perfumes the neighbourhood: freshly baked breads, savoury bites, house pastries and… artisan ice creams to take away or enjoy under the canopy. Handy before/during/after the beach.
  
  
• 🍨 House-made ice creams… wherever it’s nicest
  Crafted by Chef Quentin & his brigade, our ice creams are available at Ô Bon Pain, Ô Bon Bec and the Brasserie of the Impérial Palace. The perfect cool-down in the middle of the afternoon.

Late afternoon & shaded evenings:

• 🔥 Le Bistro in La Clusaz – the must-visit
  

  Traditional and creative menu that follows the seasons, contemporary Savoyard setting, and summer events: mussels and chips on Mondays and Le BBQ du Bistro on Friday evenings. Perfect for dinner when the weather turns cooler.

• 🍹 Very cold drinks
  In Annecy, settle in at Ô Cèdre (lake-view terrace) or the Hip Bar at the Impérial Palace for a relaxed golden-hour moment.

Move without overheating:

• 🌊 Waterside activities on Lake Annecy
  Gentle sunrise paddle, swims at the lakeside beaches, leisurely boat rides… One of Europe’s purest lakes is your best ally during a heatwave.
  
  
• ⛰️ Gain altitude in La Clusaz
  Try La Bascule for a breeze-in-your-hair thrill, or head out on an e-mountain bike for panoramic views with minimal effort.

Instant calm & cool:

• 🏊 Pool at Le Pélican
  An outdoor oasis reserved for hotel guests. The perfect plunge after a hot day.
• 💆 Cool-down wellness at our Cristal Spas
  In Annecy (Impérial Palace) and La Clusaz (Hôtel Beauregard****): treatments, massages and a serene break when it’s (very) warm outside.

Two golden rules in a heatwave:

• 💧 Hydrate regularly (before you feel thirsty, all day long).
• 🧴 Protect your skin (sun cream, hat, sunglasses – and seek shade whenever possible).

☀️ In a nutshell: even in peak heat, Annecy & La Clusaz offer endless fresh escapes. And with the Groupe PVG addresses, every moment feels (even) cooler.