Visitors to Annecy will find great long-distance running on the Voie Verte, a rail trail that connects Annecy to Ugine, a village southeast of Lac d’Annecy. The paved 35 km path begins as the Quai de la Tournette in Annecy and heads south along the west side of the lake. The path is along the water featuring great lake views for the first 5 km. Near Saint Jorioz, the path bends inland, rejoining the waterfront near Duingt. At the 10k mark near Doussard, the path continues southeast away from the lake to arrive at Ugine. Here, it culminates at the Parc des Berges De La Chaise Plan D’eau, a scenic loop around the Chaise river.
Guilhem Vellut
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Essentials
- Choose your distance! The path is up to 35 km (22 miles) one-way. First 5 km from Annecy is along the water
- 295 meters (969 feet) one-way, headed south
- Quai de la Tournette (In Annecy)
- Piscine Marquisats or Hotel de Ville Bus Stop
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Other Routes in Annecy, France
The most accessible running route in Annecy is along the northern waterfront of Lac d’Annecy. Great views, and scenic highlights like the Pont des Amours.
A great way to explore the Old Town of Annecy is to run the pretty promenades along Le Thiou. It’s crowded near the center of the city, but opens up as runners reach rural sections to the west. Add on with Jardin de l'Europe & Quai de la Tournette.
A network of wooded, gravel paths between the Parcours Sportif de Meythet and the Centre Sportif Marcel Dassault in the northeast reaches of Annecy. Good running track in the adjacent Parc des Sports.
The waterfront of Saint Jorioz is another scenic running option, with pretty concrete and gravel paths lining the lakeside. Run a 5 km out and back, or combine with the Voie Verte for a loop.
Find easygoing trail running on the smooth dirt paths leading through the meadows and ridgelines of Semnoz, just west of Saint Jorioz. We’ve mapped a 6.5 km route.
This nature park on the south shore of Lac d'Annecy boasts great views from its meandering boardwalks. A loop is 3 km, but the Voie Verte is nearby for more mileage.
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