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CYCLING EVENTS IN ANNECY MOUNTAINS

Calling all road cycling enthusiasts: Treat yourself to an outstanding cycling trip on the mountain passes and roads of Annecy Mountains.

CYCLING RACES IN AND AROUND ANNECY

EVENTS FOR CYCLISTS
GRIMPÉE CYCLISTE
LE BOUQUETIN

Come and put your skills to the test in the timed ascent up the Col de la Colombière.

On Friday, 15 August 2025, take part in the 26th edition of the ‘Grimpée Cycliste Le Bouquetin’ road bike cycling event in the village of Le Grand-Bornand. This cycling race is open to all athletes aged 16 or over on the day of the event. The 8:30 am start time also marks the start of a fun-packed day, with a host of activities and entertainment in the Le Grand-Bornand resort!

© Tristan Shu
© dVélos Lac d’Annecy – Agence LVO

dVélos Lac d’Annecy

A weekend of cycling superb routes along the shores of Lake Annecy in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Bauges nature reserve.

On 23 and 24 August 2025, dVélos Lac d’Annecy invites you to Saint-Jorioz on Lake Annecy. On the programme: a time trial up the Semnoz on the Saturday and three races in touring or timed mode on the Sunday. Choose the route that suits you best, from the 55-km trail route, with 1,150 m of elevation gain, to the tougher 125-km route, with 2,850 m of elevation gain. Ready, set, pedal!

© Tilby Vattard - OT SLA

Les Sources du Lac d’Annecy hike and bike event

Head to Saint-Ferréol for a day that celebrates nature and cycling.

On Sunday, 18 May 2025, set off on one of the four Randonnée des Sources du Lac cycle routes. Ranging from 25 to 104 km, all routes are open to all riders and both pedal power and electric power fans.

© Olivier Bonin

Ultra races starting from Annecy

If you’re someone who’s constantly looking to push their limits, then these two ultra races are for you!

Inferno France 2025 will take place from 3 to 7 September 2025, starting from Annecy. In teams of two, you’ll race the route from Annecy to Menton in 3 stages, covering 625 km and 15,000 m of elevation gain. An extraordinary and exhilarating extreme adventure that will take you to the peaks of the French Alps.

The Ultra race des Géants will start from Annecy on 15 August 2025. Two road cycling routes against the clock: 300 km and 7,000 m of elevation gain in less than 30 hours, or 700 km and 17,500 m of elevation gain in less than 72 hours. Which challenge will you take on?

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