Alps sweet Alps : Vercors and Annecy lake

by Discover France
Region
French Alps
Duration
7 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

Unmissable sites in the French Alps, the Plateau du Vercors and the Annecy Lake are true emblems of Alpine lifestyle. Along two flat cycle paths in a very different universe, discover the Alpine landscapes and cheeses without any physical difficulty. The first two days you will ride on the ViaVercors greenway, unique in its kind. In mountain territory, at an altitude of 1,000 meters, it crosses a plateau surrounded by peaks, full of wildlife, waterways, farms and traditional villages. Then, you will be transferred to the capital city of the Haute-Savoie, Annecy, called the Venice of the Alps for its canals and its lake with the purest water in Europe. You will discover its rich heritage, castles, traditional houses, gardens and you can taste the emblematic reblochon with a glass of Savoy wine. Authenticity, heritage, gastronomy and landscapes are at the heart of this trip. All without any difficulty and in the heart of beautiful landscapes.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Autrans

Arrival in Autrans

Day 2: From Autrans to Villard de Lans

17 km 478 m

D1

From Autrans to Villard de Lans

Day 3: From Villard de Lans to Engins then Grenoble

25 km 574 m

D1

From Villard de Lans to Engins then Grenoble

Day 4: Free day to explore - Grenoble

Free day to explore - Grenoble

Day 5: From Annecy LOOP to Doussard

38 km 245 m

D1

From Annecy LOOP to Doussard

Day 6: From Annecy LOOP to Menthon castle

31 km 380 m

D1

From Annecy LOOP to Menthon castle

Day 7: Departure from Annecy

Departure from Annecy

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the French Alps

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