Lathuile, Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France
As a member of the Massif des Bauges regional nature park, Lathuile is a small village in the south of the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region of France. A member of the community of communes of the Pays de Faverges, the commune had 982 inhabitants in 2012. The village is located on the western shore of Lake Annecy, without being on its banks, at the beginning of the Faverges valley.
Climate
Lathuile, with a median altitude of 455 m, has a continental mountain climate characterised by a marked humidity. The winters are colder and snowier than those observed in the foreland and the summer season is mild with occasional stormy episodes. The shoulder seasons (April and October) are also on average wetter.
Tourism
The commune of Lathuile with the country of Faverges are turned towards tourism with in particular the presence of the lake of Annecy, the ski resorts of La Sambuy-Seythenex, Val de Tamié and Montmin as well as the exploitation of the rich local heritage (museums, castles, etc). The commune's tourism promotion is carried out through the tourist office of the "Sources du lac d'Annecy - Pays de Faverges" community of communes. The area offers a varied range of tourist facilities with around fifty establishments throughout the community of municipalities, i.e. around 12,300 tourist beds (50% of which are camping sites - open-air hotels). The capacity of the commune is estimated at 3,064 tourist beds in 2013. The accommodation offer of the commune is divided between a gîte auberge "La Ferme de Pontgibaud" offering a capacity of 62 beds, as well as three stopover gîtes. In 2012, the commune's territory hosted five campsites (open-air hotels) offering 736 pitches
ACCOMMODATION
For your leisure time or for your business stays, you will find your accommodation in one of the campsites among a large choice to meet all your expectations for community and open air accommodation, under a tent, in a rental or on a farm ... or a place for your motor home. For an exceptional welcome, as at home or unusual, a wide choice awaits you in the region to be welcomed as a guest. Here are some examples of accommodation:
Camping Les Fontaines: Whether you are a first time camper or you are looking for rental accommodation with all the comforts of home, Camping Les Fontaines has a solution that best meets your expectations. At the end of Lake Annecy, this campsite welcomes you in a green setting. Backed by the Taille Fer mountain, enjoy the country calm of our family campsite for a holiday to suit your desires.
Guest rooms : LE BALCON DU LAC
The alcove of our bohemian caravan welcomes you to stay in an unusual and independent accommodation within our property. Absolute tranquility near all the lake and mountain activities. Cycle track nearby. Atypical stay or still journey in the country of the nostalgia of the past time... for one night or more..."
Furnished rental CHALET BONHEUR
Guy and Stéphanie Lecomte are happy to welcome you all year round for family holidays or sports holidays in this chalet which is a holiday rental on the outskirts of Lake Annecy, between the lake and the mountains. This traditional log cabin is located 500 metres from the lake, in the heart of the Massif des Bauges Natural Park, in a setting conducive to relaxation.
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