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La Sambuy
La Sambuy is a secret spot where you
can escape the crowd. Leave your car in
Doussard, Seythenex or Col de Tamié and
take the free shuttle up to the ski station,
then ride the ski lift to 1,827m.
This morning site with its north-facing
launch lets you enjoy an amazing view of
the Aravis, the Bauges and the Annecy area.
Make a long top to bottom, an acro run, or
go XC down to Grenoble or up to Chamonix.
Getting to Annecy while others are just
starting to launch is very rewarding!
Hike-and-fly lovers will find paradise here,
whether it is just hiking up to the official
take- off, to La Petite Sambuy, or to La
Bouchasse chalet. Pick mushrooms in the
forest and try the goats’ cheese before you
launch. Always land at the official landing
field in Col de Tamié and avoid the strong
valley breeze early in the afternoon in the
summer. Ideal with light N, NE, and S winds.
lasambuy.com, sources-lac-annecy.com
Photo: Jérôme Maupoint
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