The Electric Flying Taxi Boat invented in Annecy is a great benefit for the glacial lake whose nature and beauty must be preserved. 5 places on board and 6 rotations per day are provided by the 4 sworn pilots.
The foils under the boat, like airplane wings, come into action as soon as 12km/h is reached, for a flight of approximately 15 minutes (over a 30-minute crossing). €9 per adult journey, €4 for a child aged 2 to 12 (free under 2 years old). Online reservation: Grand Annecy Mobilités. The Deck offers rental of electric boats exclusively; once again a first. And a boon for preserving the pure waters of the lake. The “GoBoat’s” license-free electric boats are equipped with a central table, very useful for a picnic on the lake and can be transformed into a sun lou. They can also be used to fly above the water, slide transparently or snorkel. They can also be used to fly above the water, slide transparently or snorkel. Cruise on Quai Napoléon for a journey through time on a ship formerly used to transport materials (from the 15th century) and goods. The hoisting of lateen (triangular) sails on antennas is fascinating, and the tacking is unique. With your feet in the water, but dry, you can see small fish and large carp, great crested grebes, and other diving birds of the lake. A nautical “hiking” tip: from the rental company's base, follow the coast to Roc de Chère and enter one of its caves with clear waters. A transparent kayak trip is a great way to enjoy the lakebed, with small fish, large carp, and diving birds on the lake's surface. For more information, visit www.gliss'cool.org or go to the website of the company Gliss' cool, which is based in Annecy, in the French city of Lyon, and in the city of Doussard.