Lake Annecy
Flat family bike rides from Annecy, side by side
Short, flat rides from Annecy along the west shore of the lake, all on bike paths and the quietest streets, with toilets and drinking water mapped on the way. Pick a length that suits the youngest rider; every ride comes back the way it went, so you can turn round early.
The 5 rides side by side
| Ride | Distance | Climbing | Bike paths & quiet streets | Busier roads | Steepest 500 m | Riding time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plage d'Albigny | 3.7 km | 19 m | 100% | 0% | 1.2% | 10 min |
| Plage municipale de Sevrier | 9.7 km | 37 m | 100% | 0% | 2.4% | 25–30 min |
| Sévrier | 10.0 km | 45 m | 95% | 0% | 2.4% | 25–30 min |
| Veyrier-du-Lac | 11.8 km | 76 m | 77% | 0% | 3.1% | 30–40 min |
| Saint-Jorioz | 18.5 km | 56 m | 95% | 0% | 2.4% | 45–55 min |
Distances are the whole ride, there and back (km). Riding time is our estimate at a sporty pace and counts the climbing; allow more for stops.
Each ride
1 Annecy to Plage d'Albigny
- Along the water most of the way
- 100% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 19 m of climbing
- On the way: drinking water, beach
On the way: 2 toilets, 3 water points, 1 beach mapped.
2 Annecy to Plage municipale de Sevrier
- Along the water most of the way
- 100% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 37 m of climbing
- On the way: drinking water, beach, viewpoint
On the way: 4 toilets, 4 water points, 2 beaches mapped.
3 Annecy to Sévrier
- Along the water most of the way
- 95% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 45 m of climbing
- On the way: drinking water, beach, café
On the way: 4 toilets, 5 water points, 1 beach, 1 café mapped.
4 Annecy to Veyrier-du-Lac
- Along the water most of the way
- 77% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- On the way: drinking water, beach
On the way: 6 toilets, 6 water points, 1 beach mapped.
5 Annecy to Saint-Jorioz
- Along the water for 12 km
- 95% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 56 m of climbing
- On the way: drinking water, beach, viewpoint
On the way: 7 toilets, 8 water points, 2 beaches, 1 café mapped.
How we chose them
From every ride we publish around Annecy, these are the ones that meet all of:
- up to 20 km in all
- at most 80 m of climbing
- none of the distance on busier roads
- at least 75% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- toilets and drinking water mapped on the way
The numbers come from OpenStreetMap and terrain data, measured along each route by our engine (how rides are made). They are modelled, not checked on the ground, and say nothing about who should ride them: you know your riders best.
Before you go
- The lakeside cycle path is busy with bikes and walkers on summer afternoons; mornings are calmer. We do not measure crowding.
- Toilets and water points are from OpenStreetMap and local open data; opening hours are not checked.
Questions
Which part of the Lake Annecy cycle path is flattest?
The west shore from Annecy towards Sévrier, Saint-Jorioz and Duingt: these rides climb 19–76 m in total. The east shore past Menthon and Talloires is hillier and has some main road.
More rides around Annecy
Route data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: Mapzen Terrarium. Catalogue annecy-6fd66b867c33a597c7b3.