What our guests say
4,0
Swipe
★★★★★
622 Google reviews
Restaurant · Bar · Terrace — Lake of La Balme-de-Sillingy
Chalet du Tornet
Chalet du Tornet
on the lake of La Balme-de-Sillingy
Generous traditional cuisine · Lakeside terrace · Haute-Savoie
★★★★★
A really lovely, delicious moment with friends in a very pleasant setting! The team is welcoming and the food generous.
★★★★★
New owner. Very friendly welcome. A great menu. We tried the Vegan Board, very generous and delicious. The burgers are great too!
★★★★★
For a reopening with a new manager, bravo. Small but cosy dining room, smiling and attentive servers. I recommend the Raclette: a delight.
See all reviews on Google
622 reviews · 4.0 ★
Our story
Welcome to the Chalet
On the shores of the lake of La Balme-de-Sillingy, the Chalet du Tornet welcomes you from February to early November. Restaurant lunch and dinner*(Thursday to Saturday), bar from morning until the last drink, terrace facing the water — a simple, lively place at the heart of a fully equipped estate.
We do things simply — local produce, charcuterie from Maison Baud, artisanal ice cream, and the pleasure of a beautiful plate shared by the lake.
← Swipe →
Traditional & Savoyard cuisine
Raw-milk raclette, tartiflette, the Tornet Burger, MOF butcher cut, local trout, risotto.
Bar & terrace
From morning until the last drink. Coffees, local spirits, lemonades and ice creams in the afternoon.
Lake loop
Family loop ~2 km, flat, stroller-friendly — starts right outside the Chalet.
The Estate
7 hectares of nature, freely open: lake, 280 m pumptrack, brand-new playground, fitness, pétanque, pontoon, the Gardens Park and its collection of Asian cherry trees. The Chalet sits right in the heart of this green lung. Learn more →
Photos
Discover the Chalet
Where you put down the bag
The Tornet Estate
Seven hectares of lake, freely open, all year round. The Domaine du Tornet is the living heart of La Balme-de-Sillingy: a lake, a walking loop, a large playground, a pumptrack, a fitness area, pétanque courts, a lakeside pontoon, and the Gardens Park of Haute-Savoie with its national collection of Asian flowering cherry trees.
The Chalet is our corner of the Estate. We come here for a coffee before walking around the lake, an aperitif after the pumptrack, a meal on the terrace between two slides at the playground. Our kitchen ends at our walls; the rest of the Estate continues all around.
The Estate is developed and managed by the municipality of La Balme-de-Sillingy. We do not own it — we simply welcome you here, from our chalet or our terrace.
What you find on the Estate
← Swipe →
Interactive map
Explore the Estate
Tap a marker to discover each spot on the Estate.
The lake (7 ha)
Private lake reserved for fishing, managed by the Balme Pêche Loisirs association. Permit required.
Pumptrack (280 m)
Three colour-coded courses. MTB, BMX, skate, rollers, balance bikes, scooters.
Opened 2023
Street workout
Multiple structures for strength, gymnastics and freestyle, all levels.
Fitness area
Adult workout space facing the lake, between the Roger Dumas hall and the active mobility track.
Children's playground
Major new playground inaugurated summer 2025, plus a dedicated toddler area.
New 2025
Pétanque courts
Several free-access courts. Bring your own boules.
Observation pontoon
A wooden walkway over the lake, installed in 2024: ideal for watching the water.
Gardens Park
The Gardens Park of Haute-Savoie and the national collection of Asian flowering cherry trees — spectacular in bloom (March-April).
Camper-van area
Currently 22 spots, with a 23rd being added. Direct walking access to the lake and the Chalet.
Electric bike rental
On-site rental — perfect for reaching Annecy via the green way (La Belle Via).
Free parking
Large parking area redesigned late 2025, EV charging stations, bus parking. Access set back from the roundabout for safety.
Picnic tables
Multiple tables around the lake, relaxation furniture all around since 2024.
Plan your visit
The lake loop
Family loop all the way around the lake, flat, stabilised. Stroller and wheelchair accessible. Allow half an hour at a relaxed pace with the kids, a bit longer if you stop at the pontoon.
~2 km
Distance
30 min
Duration
0 m
Elevation
Green level · very easy · pets welcome on a leash
Practical info
- Free access, all year round
- Free on-site parking
- Public toilets
- Pets welcome
- EV charging station
- Fishing: permit required (Balme Pêche Loisirs)
The events esplanade
The Estate comes alive
In early 2026, the municipality completed a central esplanade dedicated to large events. Throughout the year, the Estate hosts the gatherings that make the village.
Lake festival
Vintage car meet
Family day
Young farmers day
And local council events
Events & groups
A meal for many, an occasion to celebrate
For your events, we offer group menus and the option to privatise part of the restaurant. Write to us with your date, party size and ideas — we'll come back with a tailored proposal.
Useful
Hours & Access
Opening hoursBar · Kitchen
MondayBar 9am–5pm
Kitchen 11:45am–1:45pm
Kitchen 11:45am–1:45pm
TuesdayBar 9am–5pm
Kitchen 11:45am–1:45pm
Kitchen 11:45am–1:45pm
WednesdayBar 9am–5pm
Kitchen 11:45am–1:45pm
Kitchen 11:45am–1:45pm
ThursdayBar 9am–11pm*
Kitchen 11:45am–1:45pm / 7pm–9:30pm
Kitchen 11:45am–1:45pm / 7pm–9:30pm
FridayBar 9am–11pm*
Kitchen 11:45am–1:45pm / 7pm–9:30pm
Kitchen 11:45am–1:45pm / 7pm–9:30pm
SaturdayBar 9:30am–11pm*
Kitchen 11:45am–2:45pm / 7pm–9:30pm
Kitchen 11:45am–2:45pm / 7pm–9:30pm
SundayBar 9:30am–5:30pm
Kitchen 11:45am–2:45pm
Kitchen 11:45am–2:45pm
* and beyond — last drink 00:15
Access
161 Route de Paris
74330 La Balme-de-Sillingy
Haute-Savoie
- Free parking on the estate
- Lakeside
- Playground, pumptrack a few steps away
- Lake loop accessible by stroller / wheelchair
Reach us
Contact us
← Swipe →
Questions
Frequently asked questions
By phone on 04 38 80 22 51 or by email chaletdutornet74@gmail.com. Quick confirmation, directly with the team — no middleman.
Yes, free parking on the Domaine du Tornet, right next to the restaurant. Accessible spaces available.
Yes. For your events, we offer group menus as well as privatising part of the restaurant. Tell us the date, party size and your ideas — we'll send a proposal. Write to chaletdutornet74@gmail.com or call 04 38 80 22 51.
Lunch menu €19.90. À la carte: mains €20 to €26, raw-milk raclette €23/person, kids menu €13. Drinks extra.
Yes — vegetarian board, vegetarian salad, vegetarian plate, and kids menu options. Google lists us as 'Suitable for vegetarians'.
Absolutely. Kids menu €13, high chairs available, and a few steps from the restaurant: playground, pumptrack, and a stroller-friendly lake loop.
Yes — accessible entrance and reserved parking spaces. The lake loop is also stroller- and wheelchair-accessible.
No — raw-milk raclette is served only in the evenings and at weekends, minimum 2 people.
