Canals of Annecy Old Town – Lake Annecy loop from La Roche-sur-Foron

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Canals of Annecy Old Town – Lake Annecy loop from La Roche-sur-Foron

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Canals of Annecy Old Town – Lake Annecy loop from La Roche-sur-Foron

04:54

71.0km

1,270m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 36.9 km for 156 m

After 37.3 km for 98 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.07 km

Col d’Évires

Mountain Pass

24.7 km

Col de la Frétallaz

Mountain Pass

31.6 km

Le Fier

Lake

35.8 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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36.1 km

Albert-Lebrun Bridge

Highlight • Other

Very nice view of the Vassé canal and its small boats.

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36.8 km

Lake Annecy Tour

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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36.9 km

Great view

Highlight • Other

wonderfully beautiful landscape here

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37.3 km

Lake Annecy

Highlight • Lake

From here, there is a superb unobstructed view of Lake Annecy and the peaks that surround it. It's a really cool spot!

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38.0 km

Albigny Beach

Highlight • Beach

It is the largest beach in Annecy! It is a very pleasant place, where you can swim while having an incredible view of the peaks that surround Lake Annecy.

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62.6 km

Col des Fleuries

Highlight • Mountain Pass

From La Roche-sur-Foron comfortably ascending passport then leads into the valley of Le Flan to Thorens-Glieres.

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70.0 km

Located in the center of Haute-Savoie, this town with its rich and preserved heritage is classified as “Beaux Détours de France”. Some of its buildings, such as the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, are classified as Historic Monuments.

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