The three lakes route by bike easy cycling in alps landscapes
Trip Code : Cyclo 23
Trip activity
Self-guided cycling tourLocation
Geneva Le Bourget Annecy - FranceDuration
6 daysTrip grading 
48 to 69 km per day
Departures
- Friday and Sunday from April to October
- Any other day for minimum 4 people
Capacity
Price per person
- 6 days - 5 nights : 895 €
Including services
- 5 overnights with breakfast (3 in hotel 3*, 1 in charming guesthouse and 1 in hotel 2*) (in double / twin room)
- 2 dinners (drinks not included)
- Route notes & maps, regional inforrmation
- Luggage transfer hotel to hotel
- Emergency phone call support 7/7
Extra charges
- Touring bike : 110 €
- Carbon race bikes : 190 €
- Electric bike : 205 €
Tour description
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Cycling trip in the Alps mountain : discover the three lakes cycle tour
We propose you an easy Alps mountain bike tour! The cycling trip that you need! Do you love cycling and exploring new areas by bicycle? But think the Alps is beyond your reach, because of — you know — climbing all those mountains? Are you more of a leisure cyclist than an avid “col”-climbing animal? You won’t climb the “Mont Blanc”. Then look no further, this Alps mountain bike tour is for you!
On this Alps mountain bike tour, you will link the three major lakes of the area (Lake Geneva, Lake Bourget, and Lake Annecy), Following river paths or road cycling along the Rhône and Isère rivers, taking in historic towns, stunning natural scenery, lush meadows and valleys, and picturesque peaks along the way. Pack your swimsuit in case you can’t resist the call of the lake and the thermal baths of Aix-les-Bains! Just don’t go extinct like the poor bezoule of Lake Bourget. Your itineraries in the countryside will be really easy to follow cycling routes are everywhere. You will go for a leisurely stroll through the Alps towns.
The Alps cycling trips starts from Geneva where you’ll find a variety of restaurants sure to please every palate. You’ll have the chance to dicover the Fort de l’Ecluse, a fort founded by a Duke of Savoy. Also you will head to Lac du Bourget who is the largest lake of glacial and the deepest in France. You will climb to the Château de Montverran in Culoz, which was built on a rock in 1316. The evening you’ll come upon the Spa town Aix-les-Bains built by the Roman empire. You’ll pedal through the heart of Savoy to Chambery, a town of art and history. Through the Savoy valley you will see the village of Chignin, with remains of the 8th century Sarasin stronghold and its 6 towers.
On your two wheels you’ll cycle through the charming wine-making townsof Dardagny and Satigny. The vineyards is rich, they produce both Red & White wine and full of differents aromas in the air! The cycling routes are perfect to take your time and refresh cause there are no cars, just you, your bike and Nature!
During this cycle tour you’ll ride the passes.. Meet the people and fall in love with food and culture of one of cycling’s best destination! To be more confortable during your holiday, we can rent you a bike or you can hire an E-bike as you prefer!
Day 1 (Friday or Sunday): Arrive in Geneva
Arrive in Geneva at your leisure and check in at your hotel. Take time to discover this stylish city on your own. It’s a gem of international organizations, finance, and culture, meshing Old World with new, and is a delight to explore. The crescent-shaped Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) provides a marvelous treat for your eyes and plentiful photo fodder. Dinner is at leisure. Since Geneva is the culinary capital of Switzerland, you’ll find a variety of restaurants and eateries sure to please every palate.
Day 2 : Geneva - Seyssel - 62 km Total Climb : 834 m
Meet our local rep in the morning for the bike outfitting and itinerary briefing. The highlights of your route include cycling along the infamous Rhône River, admiring the views over the charming wine-making villages of Dardagny and Satigny, and frolicking around forts. Conquer the westernmost point of Switzerland by bike at the village of Chancy and then cross the border into France. Do not miss the Fort de l’Ecluse, an elevated fort founded by a Duke of Savoy. He built it out of a striking rock formation, one which forms a natural entrance of the Rhône Valley into France between the Vauche hills and the Jura. Your home for the night is in Seyssel, a small “double-town” in both the Haute-Savoie (Upper Savoy) and the Ain departments on the Rhône River located between two dams.
Day 3 : Seyssel - Aix-les-Bains - 48 km Total Climb: 461 m
The views on today’s ride — the 14 summits of the Bauges mountain range on one side, as well as Mont de la Charvaz and Col-du-Chat on the other — are some of the major highlights of this tour. Sheer cliffs seem to spring up magically from the water and the mountains surround you in protective peacefulness. Lake Bourget (Lac du Bourget) is the largest natural lake of glacial origin and the deepest entirely within France. It was home to the now extinct Bezoule, a freshwater whitefish that fed at muddy depths of 70 to 80 meters (230 - 260 ft) and reportedly disappeared in the 1960s. Cycle past the impressive site of the medieval Château de Montverran in Culoz, which was built on a rock in 1316 and, in more recent times, inspired the likes of the Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev. Pedal on to the spa town of Aix-les-Bains, which was known for its baths as far back as the Roman Empire. You can discover the numerous Roman ruins that remain.
Day 4 : Aix-les-Bains - Saint-Pierre-d’Albigny - 47 km Total Climb: 600 m
Today you’ll pedal through the heart of Savoy to Chambery, a town of art and history. Located in a wide valley between the Bauges and Chartreuse mountain ranges, at the crossroads of ancient trade routes, the old-town section of Chambery is one of the most remarkable in France. Along the way, take in the ruins of the 10th century fortress, Chateau de Miolans, which overlook the rich wine-growing region of the Combe de Savoie valley (including the village of Chignin, with remains of the 8th century Sarasin stronghold and its 6 towers). The Isère River guides the route to Grésy-sur-Isère, a largely agricultural community that has been inhabited by man since the Neolithic Age.
Day 5 : Saint-Pierre-d’Albigny - Annecy - 69 km Total Climb: 689 m
Roll your way to Grésy-sur-Isère by way of Albertville, situated on the Arly River close to the confluence with the Isere River. Albertville hosted the 1992 Winter Olympics and has become quite an industrial center, but it also encompasses the medieval town of Conflans, whose buildings date back to the 14th century. The Beaufortain and Bauges Mountain ranges will dazzle you as you cycle to the stunning Lake Annecy (Lac d’Annecy). The Aravis mountain range reigns over Europe’s cleanest lake; its heights are famous for the hairpin turns and steep bends in the Tour de France. The magnificent town of Annecy, nestled on the northern tip of Lake Annecy, might remind you of Venice — canals cut through sections of the historic Alpine-style village. Strolling around, you’ll encounter the Palais de l’Isle (12th Century prison on an island, the town’s symbol), the Chateau d’Annecy, the 16th century Cathedral of Saint-Pierre, and the 20th century Pont des Amours (Lover’s Bridge) made of iron.
Day 6 : Departure
Have a relaxing breakfast, enjoy more of the sights and sounds and ambience of Annecy, and depart at your leisure. Or, feel free to prolong your stay in Annecy in order to make the most of this extraordinary town and setting.
Day 1 (Friday or Sunday): Arrive in Geneva
Arrive in Geneva at your leisure and check in at your hotel. Take time to discover this stylish city on your own. It’s a gem of international organizations, finance, and culture, meshing Old World with new, and is a delight to explore. The crescent-shaped Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) provides a marvelous treat for your eyes and plentiful photo fodder. Dinner is at leisure. Since Geneva is the culinary capital of Switzerland, you’ll find a variety of restaurants and eateries sure to please every palate.
Day 2 : Geneva - Seyssel - 62 km Total Climb : 834 m
Meet our local rep in the morning for the bike outfitting and itinerary briefing. The highlights of your route include cycling along the infamous Rhône River, admiring the views over the charming wine-making villages of Dardagny and Satigny, and frolicking around forts. Conquer the westernmost point of Switzerland by bike at the village of Chancy and then cross the border into France. Do not miss the Fort de l’Ecluse, an elevated fort founded by a Duke of Savoy. He built it out of a striking rock formation, one which forms a natural entrance of the Rhône Valley into France between the Vauche hills and the Jura. Your home for the night is in Seyssel, a small “double-town” in both the Haute-Savoie (Upper Savoy) and the Ain departments on the Rhône River located between two dams.
Day 3 : Seyssel - Aix-les-Bains - 48 km Total Climb: 461 m
The views on today’s ride — the 14 summits of the Bauges mountain range on one side, as well as Mont de la Charvaz and Col-du-Chat on the other — are some of the major highlights of this tour. Sheer cliffs seem to spring up magically from the water and the mountains surround you in protective peacefulness. Lake Bourget (Lac du Bourget) is the largest natural lake of glacial origin and the deepest entirely within France. It was home to the now extinct Bezoule, a freshwater whitefish that fed at muddy depths of 70 to 80 meters (230 - 260 ft) and reportedly disappeared in the 1960s. Cycle past the impressive site of the medieval Château de Montverran in Culoz, which was built on a rock in 1316 and, in more recent times, inspired the likes of the Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev. Pedal on to the spa town of Aix-les-Bains, which was known for its baths as far back as the Roman Empire. You can discover the numerous Roman ruins that remain.
Day 4 : Aix-les-Bains - Saint-Pierre-d’Albigny - 47 km Total Climb: 600 m
Today you’ll pedal through the heart of Savoy to Chambery, a town of art and history. Located in a wide valley between the Bauges and Chartreuse mountain ranges, at the crossroads of ancient trade routes, the old-town section of Chambery is one of the most remarkable in France. Along the way, take in the ruins of the 10th century fortress, Chateau de Miolans, which overlook the rich wine-growing region of the Combe de Savoie valley (including the village of Chignin, with remains of the 8th century Sarasin stronghold and its 6 towers). The Isère River guides the route to Grésy-sur-Isère, a largely agricultural community that has been inhabited by man since the Neolithic Age.
Day 5 : Saint-Pierre-d’Albigny - Annecy - 69 km Total Climb: 689 m
Roll your way to Grésy-sur-Isère by way of Albertville, situated on the Arly River close to the confluence with the Isere River. Albertville hosted the 1992 Winter Olympics and has become quite an industrial center, but it also encompasses the medieval town of Conflans, whose buildings date back to the 14th century. The Beaufortain and Bauges Mountain ranges will dazzle you as you cycle to the stunning Lake Annecy (Lac d’Annecy). The Aravis mountain range reigns over Europe’s cleanest lake; its heights are famous for the hairpin turns and steep bends in the Tour de France. The magnificent town of Annecy, nestled on the northern tip of Lake Annecy, might remind you of Venice — canals cut through sections of the historic Alpine-style village. Strolling around, you’ll encounter the Palais de l’Isle (12th Century prison on an island, the town’s symbol), the Chateau d’Annecy, the 16th century Cathedral of Saint-Pierre, and the 20th century Pont des Amours (Lover’s Bridge) made of iron.
Day 6 : Departure
Have a relaxing breakfast, enjoy more of the sights and sounds and ambience of Annecy, and depart at your leisure. Or, feel free to prolong your stay in Annecy in order to make the most of this extraordinary town and setting.
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