Parcours équipe I

Welcome to Annecy!!

You are here in the hearth of the old town and for the next two hours, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the charm of its cobblestone back alleys, its flowered quays, its parks and monuments, which make of Annecy one of the most beautiful town in Europe!


But even if everything seems to be quiet here, that is not the case! You wouldn't be here if something terrible had not happened!


Jean-Marc Crozet, well known as « John Mc Crozet »,  a terrible pillager from the mountains, robbed the cheese dairies known as « fruitières » of Thônes, bringing away with him a huge loot of Reblochons!

To avoid the Police, the rogue came to hide himself in town. We count on you to find the way John took!

For this, first of all, you have to activate the geolocalization on your smartphone. Then, you can find your way in town thanks to the tab « map » on the bottom of the page. You can see the different steps numbered and your position in relation to them. You have to respect the steps order!

Once on the step spot, clic on it to consult the instruction. You can also go on the tap « steps » on the bottom of the page. You will need all your senses to take up the challenge of finding John's track ! Observe, be creative and attentive!

Before you leave, we gave you a list of things to photograph along your course. It will give you the opportunity to win more points. Each time you take a picture of something from the list, you have to send it to us with the corresponding hashtag.

A phone number is written on your list. In case of problem, don't hesitate to give us a call.

Are you ready? Wait for the "Starting signal" of the Master of the game and go try to find the Reblochons!!

  • #1: City Hall
    Here you are, in the heart of the town. In front of you: the City Hall. Behind you: the town, its ramparts, its streets, its canals... All along your course, you will have to refer to the different steps localized on the map. That's where John Mc...
  • #2: Saint-Jean's well
    A little frog took root on this crossroad. But to escape JMC, who fancies eating frogs' legs, she decided to fade into the background.Find the wet little frog and take a picture of it. Then, send it to in a text followed by #frog.
  • #3: Notre-Dame Square
    You are now facing Notre-Dame de Liesse  church. Enter the small courtyard on the left of the church and locate the number of the address written in front of you. Remember it carefully, you will need it later.Then, go back to the square and locate...
  • #4: Filaterie Street Entrance
    You are in front of the Filaterie Street archway.Observe this photo (from about 1900).Try to reproduce it by adopting the kids position on the picture and send us the picture by SMS followed by #filaterie.
  • #5: Annecy municipal Police
    Here you are in the small yard next to the music school of Annecy and Saint-Pierre cathedral. You can see the police office on your right. You are in 1741.Here is an enigma to resolve : "Children of art, children of nature,Without prolonging the...
  • #6: Jean-Jacques Rousseau Street
    Someone is giving you a key... Locate this person, take a picture of it and send it to us in a text, followed by #key.
  • #7: Pont de Morens Street
    You are now in the heart of the old town. JMC  has hurried, convinced that he will be able to outdistance you in the small pedestian streets, the quays and the many secret passages of the city.Before going any further, a little riddle :My first is a...
  • #8: The Castle's Stairs
    Don't let John outdistance you !! The rascal took the Castle's stairs thinking he would leave you out of breath.Time for a small sport cession. Climb up the stairs leading to the Castle square counting the steps.  Warning : You must start to count...
  • #9: The Castle of Annecy
    JMC has managed to leave you behind! Hidden behind the walls of the castle, JMC has bribed the guardians to close the main entrance. He's preparing the rest of his diabolic plan.Reconverted into a museum in 1953, the Castle of Annecy is classed as an...
  • #10: Sainte-Claire Square
    Back in the old town. Place Sainte-Claire is a place really appreciated for its large terraces and its streets full of restaurants and local handcraft shops. Somewhere around you is hidden the symbol of the town engraved in the rock: the trout....
  • #11: The Evêché pathway
    Here is the opportunity to check the result you found during step "The Castle's stairs"Have a close look around you.1/First, find the restaurant offering "Stella Artois" beer located on a small square. Count exactly the number of letters in the full...
  • #12: Palais de l'Isle
    Here you are in front of the symbol of Annecy : Le Palais de l'Isle.John is so close !! Stop moving!This concept is called the Mannequin Challenge. It consists in adopting a position during a few seconds by staying motionless.For example, you can...
  • #13: European's Garden
    A long time ago, this beautiful park was crossed by the Canal du Vassé and the Canal du Thiou that divided it in a marshy island, in which one contagious people were exiled during plague epidemic. Today, it is a strolling zone with a large variety...
  • #14: Napoléon III Quays
    Time is a complicated notion. When we wander a lot, we forget how it can fly!Find the flying minuteglass. This requires to find the 7 pointed star.Take a picture of the minuteglass and send it to us by SMS followed by #Minuteglass.Your course is now...
  • #15: The Lovers Bridge
    JMC fled by the bridge !If you haven't found the figure from step 3 (Place Notre-Dame), here is an opportunity for you to catch up. The next step should complete the result you're going to find.A romantic place hightly-appreciated by walkers, it is...
  • #16: The Carousel
    Far from the bustle of the boulevards and the noise of the crowd, there is a small corner of paradise pariculary appreciated by children: the carrousel ! His imaginary animals and his crazy music are known by every inhabitants of Annecy.Observe well...
  • #17: Bonlieu National Scene
    Prestigious cultural center, Bonlieu National Scene welcomes every year a large number of artists from all over the world for dance performances and theatrical representations. John is not really an art lover, but the security and immensity of the...