6-day bike tour from Geneva to Annecy
- 6 days / 4 days riding
- / ref. ALP1
- / Difficulty Sustained
- / Linear trip
Your bike tour between Lake Geneva, Lake Bourget and Lake Annecy
In the heart of the Alps, this hike takes you to three emblematic Alpine lakes: Lac Léman, Lac du Bourget and Lac d’Annecy. The Rhône and Isère rivers take you to the heart of the valleys for a serene ride. Widely accessible to all, this tour offers moderate difficulty.
Tour highlights
- Breathtaking views of Lake Leman, Lake Bourget and Lake Annecy
- Vineyards on the mountainside
- The charm of Annecy
DEPARTURE DAY :
FRIDAY & SUNDAY until 3 participants
EVERYDAY up to 4 participants
Day 1 Arrival in Genève or Gaillard
Take your time to discover this charming town on the shores of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman). Gourmets will be delighted to find a wide variety of restaurants. The opening onto Lake Geneva is highlighted by its unmissable Jet d’Eau (water fountain). The Alpine massif in the background reminds us that we are in the heart of the mountains.
Examples of accommodation:
- Standard category: Porte de Genève hotel, Gaillard
- Superior category: Jade hotel, Geneva
Day 2 Genève/Gaillard - Seyssel | 61/70 km
From the centre of Geneva, a wide plain takes you to the Rhône river banks. Once you’ve crossed the river, a small winding road takes you through the vineyards, with the Jura Mountains in the background. Small, bucolic country roads plunge you into the heart of nature, right up to the border between Switzerland and France. On the banks of the Rhône, you arrive at your stopover village of Seyssel, between the Grand Colombier massif and the Montagne du Prince.
Examples of accommodation:
- Standard category: Au Fil de L’eau hotel, Seyssel
- Superior category: Hotel du Rhône, Seyssel
Day 3 Seyssel - Aix-les-Bains | 46 km
The Rhône river is the common thread running through this itinerary. It takes you all the way to Lac du Bourget. A small road overlooking the lake gives you a breathtaking view of the mountains tumbling into the turquoise waters of the lake. These landscapes will take you all the way to Aix-les-Bains. Here, you can enjoy a swim by the lake, or visit the town’s historic centre.
Examples of accommodation:
- Standard category: Colibri hotel, Aix-les-Bains
- Superior category: Aquakub hotel, Aix-les-Bains
Day 4 Aix-les-Bains - Sainte‐Hélène‐sur‐Isère/Albertville | 66/69 km
Starting out from Aix-les-Bains, the cycle path along the lake offers magnificent views. Beaches and villas line the route. A small river takes you as far as Chambéry, before continuing through vineyards and up mountainsides. The Bauges massif accompanies you to your next stop.
Examples of accommodation:
- Standard category: Hotellerie du Roy in Saint-Hélène-sur-Isère
- Superior category: Base Camp Lodge in Albertville
Day 5 Sainte‐Hélène‐sur‐Isère/Albertville - Annecy | 57/47 km
Following the valley, the cycle paths pass through the town of Albertville and follow the mountain rivers before arriving at the southern end of Lake Annecy. The views over the lake, with the Aravis mountain range in the background, are breathtaking. The banks of the lake take you to the heart of Annecy, the Venice of the Alps.
Examples of accommodation:
- Standard category: Hotel des Alpes, Annecy
- Superior category: Splendid hotel, Annecy
Day 6 Departure during the day
Discover Annecy and its historic centre criss-crossed by canals, its colourful houses and the shores of the lake before your journey comes to an end.
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Your accommodation
• 5 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom) (4 nights in 2-star hotels and 1 night in 3-star hotel)
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2 dinners (drinks not included)
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Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 piece of luggage + 1 backpack / pax)
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Equipped trekking bike rental for 4 days
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Roadbook provided as an app (doubles up as a GPS)
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City taxes
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Hotline 7 days a week
• 3 dinners / Lunches / Drinks
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Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
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Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
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Single room supplement (5 nights included)
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Transfer from Annecy to Genève and personal bike repatriation
• 5 nights with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom) (1 night in 4-star hotel, 3 nights in 3-star hotels, 1 night in 2-star hotel)
•
2 dinners (drinks not included)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages (1 piece of luggage + 1 backpack / pax)
•
Equipped trekking bike rental for 4 days
•
Roadbook provided as an app (doubles up as a GPS)
•
City taxes
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• 3 dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (5 nights included)
•
Transfer from Annecy to Genève and personal bike repatriation
Hybrid bike
(Bike included in the offer)
Provided with the bike
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front pannier
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock
- 1 bottle holder
Helmet and phone holder not provided.
Gravel bike
Included with the bike
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock
- 1 bottle holder
Helmet and phone holder not provided.
E-bike
Provided with the bike
- 1 rear pannier
- 1 front pannier
- 1 repair kit
- 1 lock
Helmet and phone holder not provided.
Your journey
Bike stages trip profiles:
- Standard category :
Gaillard – Seyssel : 69km/42mi / Elevation gain : 703m / Elevation loss : 844m
Seyssel – Aix-les-Bains : 46km/28mi / Elevation gain : 319m / Elevation loss : 310m
Aix-les-Bains – Saint-Hélène-sur-Isère : 66km/41mi / Elevation gain : 819m / Elevation loss : 653m
Saint-Hélène-sur-Isère – Annecy : 57km/35mi / Elevation gain : 323m / Elevation loss : 171m
- Superior category :
Genève – Seyssel : 62km/38mi / Elevation gain : 693m / Elevation loss : 826m
Seyssel – Aix-les-Bains : 46km/28mi / Elevation gain : 319m / Elevation loss : 310m
Aix-les-Bains – Saint-Hélène-sur-Isère : 66km/41mi / Elevation gain : 819m / Elevation loss : 653m
Saint-Hélène-sur-Isère – Annecy : 57km/35mi / Elevation gain : 323m / Elevation loss : 171m
How to arrive in Genève/Gaillard
By car
- Standard category accommodation:
Free parking 240m from the hotel
- Superior category accommodation:
Parking relais Vailly : 5 Swiss francs per day (approx. €5.20), then take streetcar line no. 14 to the center of Geneva.
By train
– Arrival at Geneva Cornavin station:
- Standard category accommodation:
25 min cab ride from station to hotel
From the train station, take streetcar no. 18 to Place Neuve / change to tram no. 17 to Croix-d’Ambilly / bus no. 6 to Châtelaine.
- Superior category accommodation:
The hotel is a 650m walk from the Geneva train station.
– Arrivée à la gare d’Annemasse:
- Standard category accommodation:
Annemasse station – Saint Joseph stop (550m on foot)
Take bus no. 6 (Gaillard-Fossard) to the Châtelaine stop (light green line on map available here)
- Superior category accommodation:
Take line 4 (L4) between Annemasse station and Geneva station (Cornavin) (22min)
By plane
Streetcar line n°10 to the center of Geneva.
To see the Geneva streetcar map, click here.
At the end of your journey from Annecy
By train
- Standard category accommodation:
Annecy – Annemasse station (1h30 by train)
Annemasse station – Saint Joseph stop (550m on foot)
Take bus no. 6 (Gaillard-Fossard) to the Châtelaine stop (light green line on map available here)
- Superior category accommodation:
Regular line between Annecy station and Geneva station.
Tickets available on the SNCF website.
