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A Bike Ride Around Lake Annecy (40 km) – A Must-Do

The loop around Lake Annecy is a must-do bike route.

  • Distance: approximately 40 km
  • Elevation gain: ~300 m
  • Level: easy to intermediate
  • Type: mostly a safe bike path

The full loop around the lake is accessible to almost everyone. The bike path runs along the water for most of the route and passes through iconic villages such as Doussard, Duingt, Talloires, Menthon-Saint-Bernard, and Annecy.

The most hilly section is between Talloires and Menthon-Saint-Bernard, featuring the famous climb.

Recommendation: Walk clockwise to spend more time along the water.

Tour of the 3 Lakes: Annecy – Bourget – Aiguebelette

Tour of the 3 Lakes: Annecy – Bourget – Aiguebelette

This is one of the most challenging routes in the region. It connects: Lake Annecy, Lake Bourget, and Lake Aiguebelette. Distance: 150 km or more, depending on the route. Terrain: mountainous to hilly. Level: advanced. This route winds through the heart of Savoie, between mountain passes...

Annecy + Lake Bourget (two Alpine lakes)

Annecy + Lake Bourget (two Alpine lakes)

This route connects two of the most beautiful lakes in Savoie: Lake Annecy and Lake Bourget. Distance: 90 to 110 km, depending on the route Profile: mostly flat with some hilly sections Difficulty: intermediate to advanced The route begins around Annecy and continues to...

Tour de la Tournette (the challenging loop around the lake)

Tour de la Tournette (the challenging loop around the lake)

La Tournette overlooks Lake Annecy. Cycling around it is a real athletic challenge. Distance: 70 to 90 km, depending on the route Profile: hilly to mountainous Level: advanced The loop passes through Thônes, Faverges, and the eastern shore of the lake. This route combines...