Lake Annecy Tour – Canals of Annecy Old Town loop from Annecy

Mountain biking trails

France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Lake Annecy Tour – Canals of Annecy Old Town loop from Annecy

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Lake Annecy Tour – Canals of Annecy Old Town loop from Annecy

02:18

39.9km

270m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.7 km for 276 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.25 km

Lake Annecy

Highlight • Lake

Cycle path by the lake, disturbing cars separate, busy on Sundays.

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11.0 km

Pontoon stroll

Highlight • Other

Being close to the lake when the weather is nice is cool, but watch out for the crowds.

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15.5 km

Lake Annecy Tour

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful lake, beautiful bike path, packed on Sundays.

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17.6 km

Beach

24.4 km

Historic locomotive

Highlight • Monument

Old locomotive dating from 1911, when the cycle path was a train line connecting Annecy to Albertville.

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30.2 km

L'Abri Cyclette

Highlight • Cafe

Super nice spot for a little coffee or lunch break without having to stray from the greenway. Large terrace, good atmosphere, quite ideal place to meet other cyclists and regain strength!

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33.6 km

Plage municipale de Sevrier

Beach

38.7 km

Gardens of Europe

Highlight • Other

Part of the cultural heritage and direct extension of the old town towards the lake.
There are many benches on the banks of the Jardins de l'Europe, and there is …

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38.8 km

Halle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

From this bridge you can see the best views

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39.0 km

Canals of Annecy Old Town

Highlight • River

The most attractive tourist part of Annecy and also the most visited.
There are many brasseries and restaurants along the canal. However, you should take the time and compare prices.

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39.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

2.78 km

2.72 km

2.07 km

608 m

303 m

105 m

Surfaces

33.5 km

3.60 km

1.24 km

829 m

400 m

371 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

17°C

9°C

13 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

August 5, 2025,Tour du Lac d' Annecy

A brisk ride around the lake before breakfast is simply wonderful. It's still quiet at this time of day, so you can take it easy. The well-developed bike paths around the lake couldn't be better.

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October 5, 2023,Rund um den Lac d'Annecy - mit Stadtbummel in Annecy

We continue now at Lac d'Annecy. Today I cycled around the lake and took a bit of a stroll through Annecy. It's a great city ❤️

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July 15, 2024,Talloire VTTAE AVEC KARINE 15 juillet 2024

Tour of Lake Annecy fully equipped for cycling no difficulty 38 km 230D+

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May 8, 2024,Rund um Lac d‘Annecy

A beautiful tour around Lake Annecy. The town of Annecy is also called the Venice of France.

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September 14, 2023,Lac d'Annecy

On the west bank the path mostly leads along the old railway line to Albertville, off the main road. The route is heavily used by cyclists.

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May 29, 2025,Rund um Annecy🇨🇵

A very nice tour around the lake.
The weather was great, especially the sunshine ☀️

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June 21, 2025,Tour Lac d'Annecy

A beautiful tour around the turquoise lake, including a stroll through Annecy. And with over 33 degrees Celsius ☀️ in the shade, the breeze is a welcome relief.

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June 21, 2022,Annecy - 🏞️Tour du Lac🛥️🚴 + Roc de Chère

It is a must when you spend a few days in Annecy. But you have to do it early and even then you are not alone. And in the morning there are people on their bikes... the locals going to work, the parents taking the children to school and the older ones, schoolbags on their backs, going there by bike. …

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