Lake Annecy
How far to ride on the Lake Annecy cycle path
Out-and-back rides along Lake Annecy, from a half day to Duingt to a full day to Doussard at the south end. The west shore is flat and mostly on the separated cycle path; the east shore climbs past Talloires and has some main road. The table shows the trade-off.
The 3 rides side by side
| Ride | Distance | Climbing | Bike paths & quiet streets | Busier roads | Steepest 500 m | Riding time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duingt | 23.7 km | 61 m | 98% | 1% | 2.4% | 55 min–1 h 10 |
| Talloires | 24.5 km | 268 m | 68% | 7% | 12.7% | 1 h 10–1 h 35 |
| Doussard | 38.9 km | 170 m | 94% | 0% | 3.5% | 1 h 35–2 h 05 |
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 Duingt
- Along the water for 12 km
- 98% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- On the way: drinking water, beach, café
On the way: 7 toilets, 11 water points, 2 beaches, 3 cafés mapped.
2 Annecy to Talloires
- Along the water for 12 km
- 68% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Main climb 100 m over 5.45 km, 1.8% average
- On the way: drinking water, café, viewpoint
On the way: 8 toilets, 11 water points, 1 beach, 1 café mapped.
3 Annecy to Doussard
- Along the water for 17 km
- 94% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- On the way: drinking water, beach, café
On the way: 9 toilets, 11 water points, 2 beaches, 4 cafés mapped.
How we chose them
From every ride we publish around Annecy, these are the ones that meet all of:
- between 20 km and 40 km in all
- at least 10 km beside water
- at most 7% on busier roads
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
- These are out-and-back rides, not the full loop of the lake. The full loop is under review for road access and is not offered yet.
- The Talloires ride has a steep pitch over the Roc de Chère; its steepest 500 m is shown in the table.
Questions
How long does it take to cycle around Lake Annecy?
We do not offer the full loop yet: parts of it are under review for road access. The out-and-back rides here take 55 min–1 h 10 to 1 h 35–2 h 05 of riding at a sporty pace; allow more for stops.
More rides around Annecy
Route data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: Mapzen Terrarium. Catalogue annecy-6fd66b867c33a597c7b3.