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Autumn break and general meeting for the 50th anniversary of the brotherhood in Annecy (Haute Savoie), from 04 to 06 November 2022

IT managers Enrico Alberini, Jean-Luc Matte and Christophe Badonnel contributed to this page presenting the trip.

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You will find the headings below:

• Introduction to the region
• The programme
• Hosting
• Note from the Board of Directors
• Registrations
• General Meeting of the Club des Cent Cols
• Presentation of diplomas and certificates

Introduction to the region :

After 2012 and 2017, Haute-Savoie will once again be welcoming us for the Club des Cent Cols autumn break. We'll be staying at a Cap France establishment, "Les Balcons du Lac", in the hills above Sevrier, overlooking Lake Annecy. 2022 is a special year because our Confrérie will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. Fifty years of passion, fifty years of friendship Perched high above the lake with the purest waters in Europe, this holiday village is the perfect base from which to explore Haute-Savoie. Nestled between the lake and the mountains, Annecy’s medieval historic centre is the perfect place for a stroll and a spot of exploration. With its cobbled streets, colourful houses and iconic buildings, the “Venice of the Alps” is a town steeped in history. As you stroll along Annecy’s canals, lined with elegant 17th-century mansions, let the stories of its rich past unfold before you. The lake invites you to explore its nature reserves, teeming with local flora and fauna. On the Roc de Chère, a promontory jutting out into the lake, a family walk will introduce you to a variety of tree species. Just half an hour’s drive away, discover the unique panorama of the Semnoz with a 360-degree view of the Northern Alps and the Jura. On a half-day excursion, you can also explore the area’s charming little villages and local crafts, not forgetting the local cheese, ‘la tome des Bauges’. On the shores of Lake Annecy, enjoy a cycle path stretching over 40 km as you explore the region’s hamlets and beaches.

The Programme

Saturday Tour of the Paccard Museum from 9.00 am to 11.00 am. Founded in 1796, the Paccard Foundry is a cornerstone of Savoy’s industrial heritage. The Paccard family will reveal the secrets of their time-honoured craftsmanship. Step into the world of bell founders; witness the magic of molten metal and discover manufacturing techniques from antiquity to the present day. A guided tour of the foundry’s workshops, including a short film about one of the world records held by the company, as well as a demonstration of an electronic carillon Website The festive dinner will be followed by a musical evening hosted by a duo from the group Odysée. Sunday A clockwise cycle ride round Lake Annecy on the cycle path; meet in front of the church in Sevrier at 9 am.

Tours

Road routes

Mountain bike routes

Hosting

In the heart of Haute-Savoie, within the Bauges Regional Nature Park, the “Les Balcons du Lac” holiday village enjoys a prime location. Situated in Sevrier, 8 km from Annecy on the road to the Col de Leschaux – known as “the little Venice of Savoy” – the holiday village overlooks Lake Annecy and its mountain backdrop. The panoramic lounge and restaurant offer a 180-degree view of the lake and the mountain ranges of northern Haute-Savoie. The resort underwent extensive renovation work prior to the Covid pandemic. Les Balcons du Lac d’Annecy – 1487 Route de Cessenaz – 74320 Sevrier Tel: +33 (0)4 50 52 44 25 Website Christophe Badonnel le bar Christophe Badonnel the restaurant

You will be staying in a twin-bedded room equipped with a television and hairdryer. Beds are made on arrival and towels are provided. Single occupancy is possible subject to availability (at an additional cost).

Note from the Board of Directors

If you are arranging your own accommodation outside the holiday village, please do let us know that you will be joining us on the holiday, for three reasons:

1. To help organise this event (arranging the various elements: welcome drinks, presentation of the special 50th-anniversary gifts).
2. To be able to split up into several groups on the routes to improve safety for everyone.
3. To help organisers deal with any unforeseen events.

Registrations

To register, download the PDF registration form from the link below and follow the instructions therein. Please note that the registration form available on the Club's website includes four pages You will also need to sign the terms and conditions of the Gritchen insurance policy. If you are planning to be accompanied by your partner, make sure you register him/her as an associate member with your Territorial Delegate beforehand, and don't forget to enter his/her associate membership number in the appropriate box. If, and only if, a participant does not have an FFCT licence, the compulsory insurance of €1 per day must be taken out in addition. Depending on when you arrive and when you leave, the package is different:

• If you arrive on Friday for dinner and leave on Sunday after lunch, you take the 165 euro package.
• If you arrive on Saturday for dinner and leave on Sunday after lunch, you take the €89 package.
• If you arrive on Saturday for dinner and leave on Sunday after breakfast, you take the half-board package at 79 euros.
• If you are coming without accommodation (either returning the same day or arranging your own accommodation), you can sign up for meals: lunch and dinner for 20.50 euros. The special Saturday evening meal is 33 euros.
• Visit the Paccard Museum on Saturday mornings for 11 euros.

For any requests regarding early arrival, please contact the booking office directly: Tel: +33 (0)4 50 52 61 51. You can pay the registration fee by cheque or bank transfer to the Club's account. In view of the additional fees charged by the organisation that manages it, we do not accept payment by PayPal. Assigning members payments are made in the order in which the cheque is sent or the transfer is made. For the former, the postmark will be taken as proof, for the latter, please send us a copy of the transfer order. If the holiday is full, a waiting list will be set up, which will operate according to the same priority allocation rules as for direct registrations. Trombinoscope : If you have not yet provided your photo for the directory and would like to be included, please tick the appropriate box and send us a photo in JPG format by e-mail. From further information will be posted later on the website, which you can consult regularly. Each time, the person in charge of the trips will send a short e-mail to the mailing list. If you would like to receive these emails, please send them to subscribe to the mailing listif you haven't already done so. If you have any questions Please feel free to call the holiday coordinator on +33 6 78 87 33 67.

Download the newsletter

• Annecy en français Registration Form
• Booking form Annecy in English
• Modulo d'iscrizione Annecy in italiano

The deadline for receipt of entries is :

02 September 2022 for people taking accommodation.

04 October 2022 for those taking a meal, visiting the Paccard Museum and attending the General Meeting only

Annual General Meeting of the Club des Cent Cols

The Annual General Meeting will take place at the Imperial Palace, situated on the lakeside. It will begin at 2.30 pm on Saturday 5 November 2022 in the Europe Room. It will be followed by a drinks reception. For further details, please visit the Annual General Meeting page. The notice of meeting and statutory documents will be circulated as usual via an Info Cent Cols newsletter in October and will be available on the website.

Presentation of diplomas and certificates

If you have passed a milestone (500 cols, 1000 cols, etc...) or completed a brevet des cols routiers, you will need to ask Nadine Giraudeau for the diploma and Bernard Giraudeau for the brevet. The presentation will take place on the evening of Friday 04 November in the presence of our founding president, Jean Perdoux. At the AGM, those who have completed the Jean Perdoux challenge will be presented with their brevet, and our member no. 8000, Christophe Marchal, who rides handbikes at a high level, will receive his diploma.