The most accessible running route in Annecy is along the northern waterfront of Lac d’Annecy. Here you’ll find a scenic promenade and a network of side paths around parks and gardens. From the center of Annecy, runners can pick up the path in Les Jardins l’Europe. A network of asphalt and gravel paths encircle this leafy park, but Quai Napoleon III is the main attraction along the waterfront. Runners can follow this route east across Pont des Amours to Prom. Jacquet and Parc Charles Bosson at Plage de l’Impérial for a 5k out and back. Or, continue southeast along Avenue du Petit Port for to Chavoire, making for a ~10k out and back. Surface is part paved and part gravel.
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The most accessible running route in Annecy is along the northern waterfront of Lac d’Annecy. Here you’ll find a scenic promenade and a network of side paths around parks and gardens. From the center of Annecy, runners can pick up the path in Les Jardins l’Europe. A network of asphalt and gravel paths encircle this leafy park, but Quai Napoleon III is the main attraction along the waterfront. Runners can follow this route east across Pont des Amours to Prom. Jacquet and Parc Charles Bosson at Plage de l’Impérial for a 5k out and back. Or, continue southeast along Avenue du Petit Port for to Chavoire, making for a ~10k out and back. Surface is part paved and part gravel.
The best long distance running in Annecy is the Voie Verte, a paved cycling path stretching 35 km between Annecy and Ugine. Combination of along the water and inland. The first 5 km is mostly along the water, so that would be a nice 10k out and back.
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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