Cargo bike rental in Annecy

Yes, and that's the main use for a cargo bike in Annecy. The lake tour is about 42 kilometers, largely on a flat greenway separate from the road: with electric assistance, the weight of the children is not felt on flat terrain.

Three things to know. Allow more time than with a classic bike: a loaded cargo bike goes slower, and more importantly, you stop more often. Plan for the whole day rather than half a day. The greenway is the right terrain, flat and wide, which is what you need with a long bike; sections shared with traffic require more attention. And you don't have to do the full tour: a round trip to Duingt or Sévrier with a beach break often makes for a better family day than 42 kilometers at a forced march.

Two children, for a maximum load of 200 kg, installed at the rear of the longtail with suitable seats and straps, which we install with you at the counter. There is no regulatory age but a practical condition: **the child must be able to sit alone and stably**. For very young children, an approved baby seat or a closed trailer is more suitable. At the other end, an older child still fits, but the total weight changes the bike's balance. Tell us the age and number of your children when booking.

Yes, the seats and straps adapted to the bike are provided with the rental, and we install them with you at the counter. Please specify the age and number of children when booking so we can prepare the correct configuration.

From €59 for 4 hours, helmet and anti-theft device included. Prices become progressively lower after 24 hours of rental, which makes the formula attractive for a stay. To put it in perspective: it's the price of an all-inclusive family day, compared to a rental car to which you have to add fuel and parking, which is not easy around the lake in July and August. Many families rent a cargo bike for two or three days during a week's vacation, and keep the rest of the time for other activities.

No, but it takes a few minutes to adapt. A cargo bike is longer and heavier than a classic bike, so starting and stopping require anticipation. The longtail we rent is also the easiest format to get used to: the luggage rack is extended at the back, so the bike remains narrow and maneuverable, unlike a front-loader whose front box and offset steering require real learning. The handover takes place at the counter, with an empty trial run before installing the children.

Only one, the Riese & Müller Multitinker, an electric longtail. Only one model, and it's deliberate: on the lake's greenway, often busy in summer, the narrowness and maneuverability of the longtail matter more than the extra volume of a front-loader. The bike is serviced after each rental and the charger is lent with it.

With two children on board, it is significantly lower than that advertised for a classic electric bike: the weight carried is the primary consumption factor. On the lake tour, which is flat, it remains very comfortable. If you plan for elevation, talk to us about your route at the counter. For riding alone and going further, a classic electric bike is more suitable: see the electric bike rental Annecy page.

DolceVia rents an electric cargo bike in Annecy from its agency at 7 avenue d'Aléry, in the city center, accessible on foot 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. Delivery in Annecy is also possible. This detail matters for a family: several cargo bike rental companies in the region are located on the outskirts or in villages around the lake, which implies having a car to pick up the bike.

No. In this case, bikes their size and a bike for you will be cheaper and more enjoyable for them. The cargo bike is used when children are too young to pedal the distance, or when you are transporting bulky items.

Cargo bike rental in Annecy is available from 4 hours, with no maximum duration. No age condition is required for the rider, only a bank card is necessary. Prices are progressively lower after 24 hours.

Yes, with delivery and collection anywhere in France. Write to us via the contact page, specifying the number of bikes and dates.

Yes, you can return the bike at **any train station in France**, an option to choose when booking. Note that for a day-long family cargo bike rental, usage usually remains local.