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Annecy

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Activities in Annecy

Hiking in Annecy: View of Lac d'Annecy from Croix Du Chef-Lieu Sevrier

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Road Bike · Lake Annecy

Grenoble - Annecy by road bike (via Col de Tamié)

Premium content Difficulty moderate

Distance 132 km

Duration 6:30 h

Ascent 1,284 m

Descent 1,044 m

A beautiful 133km regular road bike route between Grenoble and Annecy, discovering 3 mountain ranges, climbing the Col Tamié (907m), and riding ...

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from Jacky Joubert,

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Long Distance Hiking · Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges

4 days in the Parc naturel du Massif des Bauges

Premium content Difficulty difficult

Distance 92.7 km

Duration 34:00 h

Ascent 5,550 m

Descent 6,000 m

Varied and demanding trekking route, ideal for a sporty long weekend. The route mostly follows the GR96 (GR = Grande Randonnée, official long ...

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from Claudia Kurzböck,

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Bicycle Rides · Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc

Tour du Semnoz - Cycling rout

recommended route Difficulty difficult

Distance 51.6 km

Duration 3:30 h

Ascent 680 m

Descent 680 m

This moderately difficult climb begins with a shaded woodland ascent to reach the Col de Leschaux (897m), followed by a descent into the Vallée du ...

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Road Bike · Lake Annecy

Cycling route around Lake Annecy

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 43.2 km

Duration 2:30 h

Ascent 256 m

Descent 265 m

A beautiful route to do by road bike to enjoy lovely views of Lake Annecy!

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Bicycle Rides · Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc

Traversée du Semnoz - Cycling route

recommended route Difficulty difficult

Distance 50.3 km

Duration 2:45 h

Ascent 1,250 m

Descent 1,250 m

This itinerary takes you up the northern side of the Semnoz and down the Col de Leschaux, for a challenging crossing of this peak with its ...

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Bicycle Rides · Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc

La panoramique du lac - Cycling route

recommended route Difficulty difficult

Distance 41.8 km

Duration 3:00 h

Ascent 615 m

Descent 615 m

The Saint-Eustache panoramic route promises unforgettable scenery and views over Lake Annecy.

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Road Bike · Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc

Around Lac d’Annecy

recommended route Difficulty easy

Distance 37.4 km

Duration 2:05 h

Ascent 189 m

Descent 194 m

The road cycling route around Lac d'Annecy starts in Saint-Jorioz, at the campsite "CAMPING EUROPA Lac Annecy". This breathtaking road cycling ...

from Paul B, Community

Hiking Trail · France

Annecy- Mont Veyrier

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 6.8 km

Duration 2:10 h

Ascent 1,163 m

Descent 445 m

Great route from Annecy to the viewpoint Col des Sauts with stunning views over Lake Annecy.

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from M Li, Community

Road Bike · France

Route des Grandes Alpes - Variant via Lake Annecy

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 124.3 km

Duration 8:45 h

Ascent 1,685 m

Descent 1,937 m

This first variant of the Route des Grandes Alpes is an invitation to discover the very beautiful city of Annecy, its lake, and the Bauges Regional ...

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from Loic Grateau, Grandes Itinérances

Road Bike

Cycling around the lakes of Annecy and Bourget

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 127.4 km

Duration 8:12 h

Ascent 1,129 m

Descent 1,317 m

This cycling trip connects two of the most beautiful lakes in the French Alps: Lake Annecy and Lake Bourget. Between shores, marshes, and ...

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Eating · Rhône-Alpes
Annecy food tour with full meal
from €499.00

Expeditions · Rhône-Alpes
Private guided tour of Annecy's Historical Center
from €129.00

Guided Tour · Rhône-Alpes
Annecy 2-hour introductory walking tour with a local
from €47.00

Guided Tour · Rhône-Alpes
Discover Annecy in 1 hour with a local
from €240.00

Cycling · Greater Annecy
Explorez le Lac d’Annecy autrement, le temps d’une balade à vélo
from €5.00

Organized hiking · Rhône-Alpes
Annecy Self-Guided Walking Tour on Mobile App
from €80.00

Mountain bike · Greater Annecy
Electric Mountain Bike Tour of the Semnoz, near Annecy
from €64.00

Cycling · Greater Annecy
Electric bike rental in Annecy and boat on the lake
from €64.00

Cycling · Greater Annecy
Electric bike rental in Annecy and paddle on the lake
from €25.00

Cycling · Greater Annecy
Electric bike rental in Annecy, Haute-Savoie
from €49.00

Cycling · Greater Annecy
Electric bike rental in Annecy
from €81.00

Mountain bike · Greater Annecy
Mountain biking down the Semnoz in Annecy, Haute-Savoie

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Webcams · Rhône-Alpes
Annecy › East: Mont Veyrier - Parmelan
Webcams · Rhône-Alpes
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Annecy › South: Plage Des Marquisats - Boardwalk - Lake Annecy

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September 06, 2023

Susanne Hinterleitner
Community

Schöne Tour um den See, 95% gut ausgebauter Radweg, eher was fürs Rennrad, oder einen Familienausflug. Sind auch nur rund 120 Höhenmeter.

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Written September 06, 2023

Mountain Bike
Mountain Biking on June 20, 2023 at 10:31
August 21, 2022

Stephan Brode
Community

Sehr schöne, einfache Tour auf Top-Velowegen um den See mit Abstechern zum Baden im wundervollen See und Besichtigung der Altstadt von Annecy.

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Written August 21, 2022

Bicycle Rides
Panoramic Roundtrip of the Annecy Lake
February 24, 2021

Tang74 Tang74
Community

February 23, 2021

Au top, super sentiers mais certains chemins sont à l'abandon avec des troncs en travers. Assez pénible quand on doit porter le vae

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Written February 24, 2021

Mountain Bike
PetitPort-Lachat-Dingy-Veyrier-Lac
September 19, 2020

Sarah Ouanhnon
Community

Route sympa et bien ombrage !

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Written September 19, 2020

Hiking Trail
7 kmRandonnée Sevrier
June 01, 2020

Marsel Kocia
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Très belle

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Photo: Marsel Kocia, Community

Written June 01, 2020

Bicycle Rides
Tour Lac Annecy
May 05, 2020

Philippe MASSON
Community

Ok.

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Written May 05, 2020

Mountain Bike
Sortie VTT Semnoz 3
May 05, 2020

Tom O'Connor
Community

As the description says, it is easy. Most on cycle tracks around a beautiful lake, with stunning views in places.

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Written May 05, 2020

Bicycle Rides
Tour Lac Annecy
April 26, 2019

Jon Doe
Community

April 20, 2019

schöner radweg. an feiertagen oder in der Ferienzeit leider sehr viele Touris.

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Written April 26, 2019

Road Bike
Rund um Lac d'Annecy

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