Lovers' Bridge – Lake Annecy loop from Annecy

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Lovers' Bridge – Lake Annecy loop from Annecy

Hard

4.7

(16)

1,756

runners

Lovers' Bridge – Lake Annecy loop from Annecy

03:21

20.2km

960m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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1.01 km

Lovers' Bridge

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The Pont des Amours is a pretty footbridge connecting the Pâquier to the Jardins de l'Europe. From there, we have a beautiful view of the Vassé canal and its small …

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1.81 km

Lake Annecy

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From here, there is a superb unobstructed view of Lake Annecy and the peaks that surround it. It's a really cool spot!

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2.76 km

Plage d'Albigny

Beach

5.01 km

View of Annecy on the way up to Le Veyrier

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A superb view, good for taking a short break during the climb.

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6.73 km

Viewpoint

7.37 km

View of Lake Annecy from the Col des Sauts

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It is a pretty pass located at an altitude of 1170 meters. From there, we have a beautiful view of Annecy, the lake and the ridge line leading to Mont Veyrier and Mont Baron.

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7.64 km

Mount Veyrier

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Scenic view of the lake and accessible by foot in 1hr

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8.24 km

Mont Veyrier

Peak

8.75 km

View of Lake Annecy from Mont Baron

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It is a must in the Annecy basin! Mont Baron rises to 1,299 meters above sea level, just a little higher than its neighbor, Mont Veyrier. From there, there is …

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9.45 km

Ancienne Gare de Téléphérique

Viewpoint

10.5 km

Smugglers' Pass

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At an altitude of 1,050 meters, the Col des Contrebandiers is a vast meadow that marks the intersection of several hiking trails. From there, it is possible to get to …

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17.6 km

Imperial Palace

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The Imperial Palace in Annecy, opened in 1913, is a historic hotel that was held back during the First World War and only flourished after the Armistice. The building was …

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