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Self-guided cycling holidays
Between two lakes, Annecy et le Bourget

- Exceptional landscapes of lakes and mountains
- Discovery of the charming cities of Annecy and Aix-les-Bains
- Tour of the lake of Annecy on a cycle path between lake and mountains
- Lovely itineraries along the lake du Bourget and on the banks of the river Haut Rhône
- A journey in the heart of an exceptional country, and its tasty gastronomy made of rich and fruity flavours

Flavours of Savoie.

Flavours in Savoie ! Traditional recipes, local products like fishes of the lake, cooked pork meat, cheeses, the cake of Savoie and the brioche of Saint Genix, all of this with good savoyard wines. This can delight the finest gourmet cyclists ! A selection of charming hotels and tasty restaurants to enjoy the whole range of local recipes after a long day on the bike.

Day 1 : ANNECY.

Arrival in the early afternoon at the hotel. We suggest a little stroll on feet in the heart of Annecy to get your legs and stomach ready for the week... This lakeside city, full of Art and History will reveal its numerous facets, between lake, canals and ramparts. Dinner and night at the hotel.

Day 2 : TOUR OF THE LKE OF ANNECY.
Option 1 : Greenway along the lake: 33 Km
Option 2: Tour of the lake : 41 Km

42 km at the water's edge. To stroll between lake and mountains, it's the unique experience offered by this route, heaven for cyclists. On the east side, you will follow a little road along the lake. The west side is made of a greenway without any cars during 25 km. Dinner and night at the hotel.

Day 3 : ANNECY - CLERMONT.
Option 1 : 35 Km

From Annecy to Eloise, a lovely stretch on the quiet roads of the countryside of the "Usses". Nature, history and patrimony for an active exploring day. Dinner and night in Clermont.

Day 4 : THE BANKS OF THE HAUT RHÔNE AND THE SHORE OF THE BOURGET'S LAKE

Option 1 : 50 km (mainly along the river Rhône, on a plain stretch).

On small roads and quiet pathes, your journey will lead you along vineyards and banks of the river Haut Rhône to the picturesque village of Chanaz, at the end of the canal of Savière. In the afternoon, you will pass through a reed area at the north tip of the lake of Bourget (exceptional fauna : ducks, coots, grebes and herons...). Continue then along the east shore to the charming thermal city of Aix les Bains. Dinner and night at the hotel.



Day 5 : AIX LES BAINS.
Option 1 : Resting day.
Option 2 : Chambery : 20 Km

You can choose between two options today : farniente on the shores of the widest natural lake in France for a deserved resting day. Or a little stroll on the cycle stroll, between lake and mountain to discover the historical center of Chambéry, city of Art and History, and the castle of the dukes of Savoie.

Day 6 : LE COUNTRY OF ALBANAIS.
Option 1 : Stretch of la Crusille, from d'Aix les Bains to Annecy : 49 Km

On your way back to Annecy, you will ride across the flat open country of Albanais, at the gates of the regional natural park des Bauges . All along this stretch, you will follow the massif du Semnoz, wholy wooden and protected, and reach Annecy on shortcuts, really enjoyable roads on bikes.

Day 7: ANNECY.

Have a lie in, go to the beach or go shopping, the choice is yours to enjoy the last morning of your stay. Please leave the room before noon.