Le Vadrouille

The lake tour is about 42 kilometers, most of which is on a flat greenway separate from the road. Allow 3 to 4 hours at a leisurely pace with stops.

For most people, a hybrid bike is largely sufficient: the route is flat, and at €18 for 4 hours, it's the simplest option. This is what most people rent for their first tour.

Take an electric bike if you don't ride much during the year, if you're going with someone who has a different pace than yours, or if you want to extend towards Doussard, the Col de la Forclaz or Semnoz without turning the day into a trial: see the electric bike rental Annecy page.

With children too young to pedal 42 kilometers, a cargo bike is what you need; it safely carries two on the greenway: see the cargo bike rental Annecy page.

A piece of advice that doesn't necessarily benefit us: if it's your first outing of the year, cycle to Duingt or Doussard and return the same way. The full tour is not mandatory, and a successful half-day is better than a tour finished at nightfall.

Allow 3 to 4 hours for the 42 kilometers, at a leisurely pace including stops. Taking the time to have lunch and swim makes it a full day. As the greenway is flat for most of the route, the tour is accessible without special training.

There is no single average price: two things make up the bill, the duration and the model. Bike rental in Annecy starts at €9 for 2 hours (€18 for 4 hours) on a city bike and goes up to €59 for an electric cargo bike, with decreasing rates from 24 hours, which significantly changes the cost of bike rental in Annecy over a stay. For 2 hours, count €29 for an electric bike, €35 for a road bike and €59 for a cargo bike. Helmet and lock are included, with no booking fees or supplements: the price displayed is the one you pay.

Yes, the minimum duration is 2 hours: the 2-hour package is enough for a ride along the lake. To cycle around the lake at a leisurely pace, or for a half-day on the greenway, take the 4-hour package, without having to pay for a full day. There is no maximum duration, no age condition, and only a bank card is needed to rent a bike in Annecy.

In July and August, yes, it is highly recommended. The fleet turns over quickly in high season, especially for electric and cargo bikes, which are limited in number. Off-season, a visit to the agency on the same day usually works.

DolceVia offers bike hire in Annecy from its agency at 7 avenue d'Aléry, a few minutes' walk from the lake and the train station. It is open Monday to Saturday from 9:30 am to 7 pm, and Sunday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and then from 3 pm to 7 pm. You can rent on site or have the bike delivered anywhere in Annecy, to your hotel or holiday rental. On request, we also deliver nearby and for events throughout France.

Five families, and the right choice depends on your program: city and hybrid bikes (A200 Comfort, Diamant, Voyage) for the greenway and lakeside, electric bikes (Riese & Müller Charger GT and Nevo GT) to go further or climb effortlessly, gravel bikes (L'Aventure, Le Vadrouille, E-Gravel) for mixed roads and trails, road bikes (L'Asphalte, LEROULEUR) for those coming for the mountain passes, and a cargo bike (Multitinker) for cycling with children.

A children's bike is also available. All bikes are serviced after each rental.

Bike rental in Annecy is possible from 2 hours, with no maximum duration: half a day, a day, a weekend or several weeks. No age condition is required, only a bank card is necessary for booking. Prices become progressively lower after 24 hours of rental.

Bike rental in Annecy starts at €9 for 2 hours for a city bike (€18 for 4 hours). For 2 hours, count €29 for an electric bike, €35 for a road bike, €59 for a cargo bike. Helmet and anti-theft device are included. Prices become progressively lower after 24 hours.

Yes, and that's what distinguishes us most from other rental companies in Annecy. You can rent your bike in Annecy and return it at any train station in France. Concretely, you are no longer obliged to create a loop that returns to its starting point: you go down the valley, follow a cycle route, and return by train. Thanks to the connected lock, you drop the bike off at the agreed point without having to meet anyone. The option is chosen at the time of booking.

Yes, we offer bike rental for groups, businesses and events. DolceVia regularly organises seminars, team rides and incentive days by bike, with delivery and collection anywhere in France. Write to us via the contact page.

For Annecy bike hire: high-end electric and muscular bikes revised after each use, a wide choice from hybrid to cargo bikes, bike rental in Annecy from 2 hours, delivery within Annecy, the possibility of returning the bike at any train station in France, and a team that rides the routes they recommend themselves.

Yes, several gravel bike models are available for rental in Annecy: Le Vadrouille, robust and versatile, and L'Aventure, lighter and sportier. An electric gravel bike is also in the catalog. These are the bikes to take to leave the greenway and explore the paths around the lake.