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We spent 3 weeks at La Ravoire last year. Lovely peaceful site and handy for both sides of the lake.

Hi John

The year we were at La Ravoire was scorching hot during the day but because of the high altitude, as soon as the sun went down it was quite cold.  I was actually very cold in bed at night and would recommend that if you go, you take the big duvet anyway!

I've posted several times on this subject before. I'm sure my posts will come up in the search, so won't repeat myself too much!

Stayed at Camping Europa last summer, which is a nice, well maintained site, but is on the busy side of the lake next to the main road. Can be noisy and the lakeside is a bit of a hike away.  While there, we looked at the Lac Bleu and really liked it. It's right on the lake (at the oppsite end to Annecy town), has beach area and boat hire and has good facilities too. Backs onto the same busy road, but I'd just try to avoid that part of the site. If we were going again, we'd go there. I have heard good reports of La Ravoire, but it's not a lakeside setting.

Re temperature: as you are in the mountains, this is very variable! We were cold at night and had to buy the kids some warmer pyjamas! Make sure you take extra layers!

There is an excellent municipal site, Camping Le Belvedere, in Annecy with very good facilities and lovely views. Quiet and peaceful, at least when we were there last May. You can walk down into the Old Town in 10-15 minutes. Many good walks from the site.

Graham 

Glad you enjoyed it John.