Duingt: Hotels and accommodations
Accommodation in Duingt
Duingt offers two viewpoints on Mount Taillefer overlooking the waters of the large and small basins of Lake Annecy. The first viewpoint on Taillefer can be reached after a 15-minute walk at the Notre-Dame du Lac Grotto.
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By the water
Duingt’s municipal beach is a grassy, partly shaded lakeside beach opposite Châteauvieux. Toilets and refreshments are available on site at the beach. A cycle path also runs near Duingt’s municipal beach.
Paths and routes
The Duingt–Saint-Jorioz hiking route is 12 kilometers long, very easy, and starts in Duingt. The “Duingt à l'abri des regards” route also starts in Duingt: this 3.7-kilometer, very easy walking route leads through the narrow streets of Duingt’s old village and the picturesque hamlet of Dhéré. This route can be reached by bus lines 15A, 15B, and Y51, with the Duingt Church stop.
The Taillefer hiking loop starts in Duingt and leads to the former Bredannaz quarry and its high-altitude viewpoint.
The cycling loop around Lake Annecy passes the Duingt tunnel and follows a greenway built along a former railway line. Duingt’s pump track is an enclosed course for mountain bikes, BMX bikes, scooters, skates, and roller skates; there are two tracks.
History and townscape
Remains of prehistoric pile-dwelling posts have been preserved on Roselet Island. Châteauvieux was built on an island around the 11th or 12th century and is closed to the public.
The narrow streets of Duingt’s old village lead to a viewpoint at the Notre-Dame du Lac Grotto. Héré Château is a Renaissance-era castle that can be seen on the climb to Entrevernes.
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