Cycling Guide: Annecy & Lake Annecy
The Lake Annecy cycling blog
Routes, passes, the greenway, MTB and tips: all our guides to plan your finest bike rides around the lake.
Guides & itineraries
Our articles to ride smart around Annecy.
Car-free cycling passes around Annecy
2026 dates of the passes closed to cars (Semnoz, Glières, Salève…) and details of each climb.
Read more →Cycling the Lake Annecy loop
Distance, direction, duration and tips to nail the 42 km loop around Lake Annecy.
Read more →Bike routes around Lake Annecy
From the lake loop to the passes: every route with distance, elevation and the ideal bike.
Read more →Bikepacking from Annecy
What it is, 2 to 7-day routes, the Scandibérique and the gear you need.
Read more →7 bike rides around the lake
Greenway, lake loop, passes, family, gravel or MTB: 7 unmissable itineraries.
Read more →10 tips for a great bike ride
Safety, gear, weather: our tips to ride with peace of mind around Lake Annecy.
Read more →The Lake Annecy greenway
33 km of secured path from Annecy to Doussard: route, stage distances and family tips.
Read more →The mountain passes around Annecy
Forclaz, Semnoz, Aravis… The legendary climbs with elevation and difficulty.
Read more →Cycling the lake with the family
Routes by age, kids' equipment and our favourite stops by the water.
Read more →Choose your bike
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