3 Lakes Bike Tour: Annecy, Bourget, and Lake Geneva
230 kilometers
The route
The stay
3 nights with breakfast included
Included: Visit to a traditional Savoyard cheese dairy, Savoie wine tasting in Chautagne.
Rental of a VTC and its accessories
Options: electric bike or gravel bike, half board, 1 night in Geneva.
What's on the program?
🚲 Your adventure on the 3 lakes bike tour begins on the shore of the purest lake in Europe. Before leaving Annecy, take one last look at the turquoise waters that mark the first jewel of this journey.
✨ Ready to go? Rent your bike in Annecy from DolceVia with our one-way service for total freedom on your 3 lakes bike tour all the way to Geneva!
🏔️ You will take a superb greenway facing the Aravis mountain range. As you pedal towards Ugine and Albertville, an Olympic city, you will move away from the first lake to dive into the heart of the Alpine valleys, a key transition of your 3 lakes bike tour.
🏰 Don't miss the medieval town of Conflans before reaching Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère. This is the first rest stop on this legendary 3 lakes bike tour route.
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© Voyageur Attitude
🍇 Head west for the next leg of your Three Lakes Loop by Bike. You ride through the vineyards of the Combe de Savoie under the watchful eye of Château de Miolans, on your way to Chambéry, the historic capital of Savoie.
🐘 After a cultural stop in Chambéry, the route heads north to reach the second jewel of your Three Lakes Loop by Bike: Lake Bourget.
💦 You arrive in Aix-les-Bains, on the Riviera of the Alps. Facing the largest natural lake in France, you fully grasp the beauty of this Three Lakes Loop by Bike, where deep waters meet protective mountains.
© Camping Ile de la Comtesse
⚓ Departure from Aix-les-Bains along the wild shoreline. The sheer cliffs plunging into the water offer one of the most spectacular panoramas of the Three Lakes Loop by Bike.
🏘️ A must-stop in Chanaz, the “Little Venice of Savoie.” This is where your route leaves Lake Bourget to join the Rhône, the guiding thread for the rest of your Three Lakes Loop by Bike.
🌊 You now follow the river to Seyssel. This small town straddling two départements marks a peaceful, bucolic stage, perfectly reflecting the varied atmosphere of the Three Lakes Loop by Bike.
© Aix-les-Bains Riviera of the Alps
🏰 Final stretch! Leaving Seyssel behind, you ride with the Rhône as your guide, passing beneath the imposing Fort l’Écluse. You are closing in on the ultimate goal of your Three Lakes Loop by Bike.
🇨🇭 After crossing the Swiss border at Chancy, the landscape opens onto the vineyards of the Geneva countryside. Excitement builds as you approach the third and final lake of this Three Lakes Loop by Bike: Lake Geneva.
🏁 Arrival in Geneva, facing the Jet d’Eau, is triumphant. You’ve achieved the challenge of linking Annecy, Lake Bourget, and Lake Geneva—completing the magnificent loop of the Three Lakes Loop by Bike.
© WildRoad
✨ Enjoyed this journey between lakes and mountains? Discover other escapes with DolceVia:
✨ Want to extend the adventure? Discover other exceptional itineraries for your next cycling trip:
• The Champagne Route by bike : a sparkling immersion in the heart of vineyards and heritage
• Paris – Rouen by bike : a cultural getaway along the winding banks of the Seine
• The Emerald Coast by bike : a sea-sprayed journey between corsair cities and wild cliffs
A savoir
Here are some criteria to help you choose your trip:
- Duration: from a one-day escape to longer point-to-point journeys (2 to 10 days or more)
- Difficulty: routes accessible to beginners or more athletic routes for seasoned cyclists
- Type of bike: classic or Ebike (included or optional depending on the packages)
- Comfort: accommodations in a hotel, bed and breakfast, or camping, depending on your preferences
- Themes: culture, gastronomy
- Easy: ideal for families or beginners, little elevation gain, 20 to 40 km/day
- Moderate: for travelers in good shape or those who want to take on a small challenge, 40 to 70 km/day
- Sporty: for long-distance enthusiasts or those used to riding a muscular bike, 70 km and more/day
- Free cancellation up to 60 days before departure
- Cancellation between 30 and 60 days: 50% refund
- Cancellation less than 30 days: no refund
- Clothing suitable for cycling (shorts/cycling shorts - essential, windbreaker, comfortable shoes)
- A water bottle (or bidon) to stay hydrated
- A first aid kit and your personal medication
- An external battery for your phone
- Rain gear (light poncho or waterproof jacket)
- A swimsuit, depending on the destination!
- And above all: your desire for adventure and discovery 🌿
- Bicycle equipment (panniers, helmet, puncture repair kit, etc.) is provided in all our packages.