Montmin
About Montmin
A quiet mountain hamlet where paragliders launch into the sky above the turquoise waters of Lake Annecy.
Highlights
- Paragliding launch sites
- Lake Annecy views
- Rustic stone architecture
- Hiking trail access
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1023m
- Top lift: 1195m
- Ski pistes: 2km
- Ski lifts: 2
- Population: 320
- Lakes nearby: 5
- MTB trails: 43.5km
- Mountain huts: 16
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Montmin
- Today: 11 to 19 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4332 m (4040 to 4620 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wo 23 sep | 11 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| do 24 sep | 13 / 20 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| vr 25 sep | 12 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| za 26 sep | 13 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| zo 27 sep | 13 / 24 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| ma 28 sep | 14 / 24 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| di 29 sep | 15 / 24 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| wo 30 sep | 14 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| do 1 okt | 8 / 14 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| vr 2 okt | 7 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 8 h sun |
Things to do in Montmin
Hikes nearby — Montmin (11)
11 curated hiking trails around Montmin, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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La Tournette
A steep climb through mountain pastures in the Bornes Massif, this loop ascends to La Tournette's 2,351m summit — the highest peak surrounding Lake Annecy — where the reward is a sweeping view of the lake below and Mont Blanc on the horizon.
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GR 96
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Tour du Lac d'Annecy
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Massif de Tournette-Aravis
A strenuous loop through the Bornes massif, this route climbs from the hamlet of Montmin to the summit of La Tournette at 2,351 metres, where the effort is rewarded with a fine view of Mont Blanc. The early kilometres follow a stony path with a steep descent before the long push to the top.
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Les Hameaux de Montmin
A loop through Montmin's seven hamlets, starting from the church with its gorgeous view of the valley, this easy walk balances rural landscape with religious heritage — including Notre Dame des Sept Fontaines, described as a unique fountain in France.
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Tours du Massif des Bauges
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Boucle du Taillefer
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Boucle des Bochettes
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Chalet Rochette
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Circuit de la Têtaz
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Circuit du Nant du Sappey
Mountain biking near Montmin
- Au fil de l'eau
- La Crête
- Chemin de la Grande Combe
Getting to Montmin
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Annecy Meythet airport (NCY), 19 km away, about 41 min by road
- Annecy: 40 min by car, 24 km
- Chambéry: 1h08 by car, 83 km
- Genève: 1h11 by car, 68 km
- Grenoble: 1h31 by car, 113 km
- Lausanne: 1h51 by car, 130 km
- Lyon: 2h12 by car, 160 km
Where to stay in Montmin
77 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 75 EUR per night, median 193 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Montmin page.