Pining for Annecy & The French Alps
4 Jun 27 - 11 Jun 27: An 8 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to France with Johnsons Coaches staying at Alpen Roc Hotel
Friday 4th June 2027 – Friday 11 June 2027
8 Days
From £1,549
Journey to the spectacular French Alps for a scenic escorted holiday based in the charming mountain village of La Clusaz. From your welcoming chalet-style hotel, discover picture-postcard Annecy, known as the ‘Venice of the Alps’, with its canals, lakeside setting and guided walking tour, followed by a relaxing cruise on Lake Annecy. Enjoy a leisurely day in resort, then visit Chamonix and ride the Montenvers Glacier Train for unforgettable views of the Mer de Glace. We also explore elegant Evian and medieval Yvoire on Lake Geneva, with another beautiful cruise included. A wonderful alpine escape combining dramatic scenery, lakeside towns and comfortable travel.
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
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Stay in the charming alpine village of La Clusaz
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Enjoy a guided walking tour of beautiful Annecy
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Cruise across the sparkling waters of Lake Annecy
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Visit Chamonix and ride the Montenvers Glacier Train
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Explore Evian and medieval Yvoire with a Lake Geneva cruise
Hotel Alpen Roc
Nestled in the mountains between Chamonix and Annecy, you will find Hotel Alpen Roc, located in the centre of La Clusaz, with the main shopping street and cable car within easy walking distance. The hotel is decorated in a wooden chalet style throughout. On the ground floor you will find a large restaurant serving a fabulous buffet. The first floor is home to an open plan bar with an open fire in middle of room. The 108 traditionally furnished bedrooms are equipped with a TV, hairdryer and safe. There is also a sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and indoor swimming pool. • Ground floor rooms • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Leisure facilities.
HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE
3-Star * En Suite Bedrooms * TV * Lift * Indoor Pool
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
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Door to Door Service
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Our own courier service
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Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroom
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Complementary on board hot & cold drinks
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Return Dover/Dunkirk sailings – with meal voucher onboard ferry
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2 overnight dinner, bed & breakfast at the Ibis Hotel, Laon
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5 Nights half board at the Hotel Alpen Roc, La Clusaz – Buffet style dinners with choice
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Unlimited drinks – Selected Beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks & tea/coffee daily from 10.00am – 11.00pm at Alpen Roc
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Free use of leisure facilities at Alpen Roc
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90-minute guided walking tour of Annecy
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1-hr circular cruise of Lake Annecy
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Return journey on the Montenvers Glacier Train, including Glacier visit
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1-hr circular cruise on Lake Geneva from Yvoire
Date, Price & Supplement
4 Jun 27
£1,549
Single Room: £342
Insurance: £97
Prices are per person and for the entire holiday
A valid passport is required to travel on this holiday.
Day One: Arrival |
We drive to Dover for the short Channel crossing to Dunkirk. Upon arrival, we proceed to Laon for our overnight stay at the Ibis Hotel. We enjoy a glass of wine on arrival before dinner. |
Day two |
Continuing through France we journey south to the heart of the French Alps for five nights in the mountain village of La Clusaz. |
Day Three |
Today we enjoy a day at leisure in our resort. We can relax in the town or, you might decide to take one of the numerous gondolas or chairlifts to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the mountains. |
Day Four |
This morning we embark on an excursion to Annecy. Often described as the 'Venice of the Alps', this beautiful lakeside town is blessed with charming canals and narrow streets waiting to be explored. Our 90-minute guided walking tour gives us an insight into the history of this popular summer resort. Afterwards, we have some free time for lunch in one of the many waterside restaurants, before we enjoy a 1-hour circular cruise on the lake itself in the afternoon. |
Day Five |
Today we journey to the chic mountain resort of Chamonix. We spend the day here enjoying the relaxing town centre and taking in the numerous sights, including the impressive Aiguille du Midi. After free time for lunch in the town, we board the Train du Montenvers for our return journey up to view the impressive glacier known as the Mer de Glace. Departing from Chamonix, this famous rack and pinion railway brings us to the Montenvers site at 1,913 metres for an imposing panorama of the Mer de Glace glacier. At the summit, we can descend via cable car and walk within the glacier itself. (Please note: this requires a significant number of steps and is not suitable for those with walking difficulties). In addition, we can visit the museum at the summit known as the Glacorium, which charts the evolution of the glacier over the centuries. |
Day Six |
Today we drive through the majestic Alps to the lakeside spa town of Evian - famous for its mineral water - where we spend some time at leisure. We then travel to the lakeside village of Yvoire on the shores of magnificent Lake Geneva. This charming medieval village has hardly changed over the centuries, with beautifully decorated houses and gardens, and lots of shops and cafés to explore. We take a circular cruise on Lake Geneva from Yvoire's pretty port. |
Day Seven |
After breakfast, we return north to Laon for our final night at the Ibis Laon hotel. |
Day Eight |
Departing Laon, we return to Dunkirk for our sailing to Dover, returning to Henley during the evening. |
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 04 Jun 2027 | 8 Days | £1549.00 | Book now | Request call back | ★ |
Pick-up points
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| Henley in Arden Depot |
Park & Ride, Johnsons Depot
Liveridge House Liveridge Hill, Henley in Arden |
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