Doussard is a region situated at the southern end of Lake Annecy in the Haute-Savoie, France. This area is characterized by a unique blend of lake, marshland, and mountainous terrain, offering diverse landscapes for outdoor pursuits. Its geography, encompassing the pristine Lake Annecy, the Bout du Lac d'Annecy National Nature Reserve, and proximity to the Massif des Bauges Regional Natural Park, makes it ideal for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and more. The confluence of…
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2,057
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49.2km
02:31
800m
800m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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55.6km
02:22
280m
280m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.8
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65.2km
02:58
690m
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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19.9km
01:31
730m
720m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
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215
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28.0km
02:24
260m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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46.4km
06:06
2,130m
2,130m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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16.2km
01:54
750m
740m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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224
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28.1km
02:22
720m
720m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.7
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1,412
runners
41.7km
04:24
310m
310m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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567
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10.7km
01:08
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80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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446
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13.2km
01:22
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80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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289
runners
7.69km
00:50
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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1,251
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23.3km
01:25
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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432
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34.2km
02:15
380m
380m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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331
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27.1km
01:55
390m
390m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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237
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24.6km
02:00
740m
740m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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562
hikers
7.01km
02:01
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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595
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11.3km
05:02
740m
740m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
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276
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14.1km
04:53
450m
450m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
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659
hikers
3.89km
01:00
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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44
hikers
9.45km
04:25
660m
660m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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6.59km
02:33
360m
360m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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5.03km
02:24
380m
380m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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12
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15.4km
06:09
840m
840m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.9
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54
riders
35.6km
02:13
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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130
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43.4km
03:47
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36
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38.0km
02:22
310m
310m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
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37
riders
50.8km
03:37
1,000m
1,000m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Doussard offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, Hiking, Mountaineering, and Gravel biking. The region has more than 290 routes available across these sports. Over 58,000 visitors have explored routes in Doussard.
Doussard is located on Lake Annecy and includes the Bout du Lac d'Annecy National Nature Reserve. It is also part of the Massif des Bauges Regional Natural Park, a UNESCO Geopark. The rivers Eau Morte and Ire flow into Lake Annecy through the nature reserve.
Doussard features dedicated bike paths along Lake Annecy, offering pleasant routes for touring cyclists. Routes like the one from Doussard to Lathuile (Les Marais) are available. For more options, explore the Cycling around Doussard guide.
The Doussard area provides varied terrain for road cyclists, including lakeside routes and ascents into the surrounding hills and mountains. These routes offer scenic rides through diverse landscapes. The Road Cycling Routes around Doussard guide provides specific options.
Doussard is known for its mountain biking trails, which range in difficulty from easy to challenging. Notable itineraries include "Le chemin du facteur" and "La Favergie." These trails often traverse forests and clearings. More information is available in the MTB Trails around Doussard guide.
An extensive network of trails is available for jogging, particularly within the Bout du Lac d'Annecy National Nature Reserve. These paths, including boardwalks, wind through wetlands and along riverbanks. Lakeside paths near Douss'plage also offer flat and scenic routes. Consult the Running Trails around Doussard guide for details.
Doussard offers various hiking trails, especially within the Massif des Bauges Regional Natural Park. The Bout du Lac d'Annecy National Nature Reserve also features accessible pathways, including a 1.2-mile (2-kilometer) boardwalk. The Hiking around Doussard guide lists specific routes.
This protected wetland area is located at the southern end of Lake Annecy. It features wet forests, reedbeds, wet meadows, and alkaline peat bogs, supporting diverse animal and plant species. The reserve has accessible pathways, including a boardwalk, and houses the Beauvivier medieval tower.
Routes in Doussard have an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on more than 2,500 reviews from over 58,000 visitors who have shared their experiences.
Komoot offers several guides for Doussard, including Cycling around Doussard, Road Cycling Routes around Doussard, MTB Trails around Doussard, Running Trails around Doussard, Hiking around Doussard, Mountain Hikes around Doussard, and Gravel biking around Doussard.
The official website for the Doussard Tourist Office is www.sources-lac-annecy.com. You can also contact them by phone at 04 50 44 81 69 (May to September) or 04 50 44 60 24.
Yes, Doussard offers dedicated bike paths along Lake Annecy that are suitable for touring cyclists and beginners. These routes provide pleasant and generally flat terrain for easier rides. The Bout du Lac d'Annecy National Nature Reserve also features accessible paths.

