Lake Annecy springs

The 4 seasons and 1000 emotions destination

Massif des Bornes et massif des Bauges
Département et Région : Haute-Savoie and Auvergne Rhône-Alpes (AURA)
Principal passes: Col de l'Épine, Col du Marais, Col de Tamié
Étape sur Route des Grandes Alpes ® : variante Le Grand-Bornand à Lescheraines

Summary

Suggestions for cycling loops
Our major mountain passes
Events around cycling
Biking around the Sources du lac d'Annecy
Summer around the Sources du lac d'Annecy
Other seasons
Other events
Services
Testimonials
FAQ
Access
Contacts
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Suggestions for cycling loops around Sources du lac d'Annecy

Our major mountain passes

The Col de l'Épine, departing from Marlens-Val de Chaise, for a pleasant, quiet climb of 495m ascent over 8km with magnificent views of the Bauges peaks.
Le col de Tamié, from Faverges-Seythenex, with a gradual ascent of 390m of ascent over 10km, linking Les Sources du lac d'Annecy to the Pays d'Albertville through a valley where beauty and serenity mingle.

Cycling events - Sources du Lac d'Annecy

La Randonnée des Sources du lac d'Annecy - May 18, 2025

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Cycling around Lake Annecy Sources

The Sources du lac d'Annecy destination is rich in possibilities for budding or keen cyclists. The greenway linking Annecy to Albertville crosses the destination from one end to the other to discover its villages and rural landscapes, between lake and mountains. The Col de l'Épine and Col de Tamié allow sports enthusiasts to follow in the footsteps of past editions of the Tour de France.
Mountain biking is also in the spotlight, with 120km of marked forest trails suitable for everyone.
Cyclists are pampered at Les Sources du lac d'Annecy thanks to the many establishments with the Accueil vélo label. Washing and filling stations have been installed in two of the destination's communes, both close to the cycle path. The first is in Faverges-Seythenex, next to the fire station; the second at the Marlens lake, in Val de Chaise.

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Summer around Lake Annecy Sources

In summer, the destination abounds in activities and discoveries: hike in the valley or on the peaks, cool off with water activities on the lake and in the canyons, discover architecture with the Festival des cabanes, meet craftsmen with the "Boucle des savoir-faire", or recharge your batteries by the waterfalls...

Coming back in winter

The Sources du lac d'Annecy destination is beautiful all year round. The weather, mild in autumn, means you can still enjoy walks and hikes tinged with magnificent orange colors. Winter, when it dons its white coat, opens the door to ski touring, snowshoeing and tobogganing. In spring, when the weather is fine, it's time to hit the hiking trails again. Throughout the year, you can meet craftsmen, artists and producers passionate about their craft and discover the local terroir.

Other events

Festival des cabanes (early July to mid-November)
Faverges-Seythenex Trail
Moonlight Marathon
Goat spring (every other year)
Cow spring (every other year)
Lake Festival
Apple Festival (mid-October)
Lake Annecy Sources Half-Marathon
Renc'arts en Bauges (summer)

Services

In terms of services, Sources du Lac d'Annecy has 3 supermarkets in the Faverges-Seythenex commune, 2 mini-markets in Faverges and Doussard, and a summer mini-markets near the Doussard beach port.

The Tourist Office has two offices: the first open year-round in the center of Faverges, and the second open from May to September, near the Doussard beach.

Electric recharging points are available at the Faverges multi-purpose hall parking lot, at La Soierie, as well as at the Lidl supermarket and at the rest area near the former Takayalé establishment at the Faverges traffic circle, next to the Doussard town hall. They can also be found on the Bout du Lac road in Lathuile, or in the parking lot of the Le Florimont hotel-restaurant in Saint-Ferréol (for the benefit of its customers).

Accommodation-wise, 5 hotels and 10 campsites welcome holidaymakers and excursionists. The destination boasts 11 establishments with the Accueil vélo label.

Testimonials

"People often ask me "Why do you do so much cycling and skiing?" The first reason is simple, because I LOVE it! I love varying activities, and skiing in winter, road biking or mountain biking like this morning (in the snow ) gives me (almost) as much pleasure as running.
Then of course, there's an interest in training: I can accumulate more hours of training without too much joint strain and naturally working on certain qualities (endurance, strength endurance etc...)." Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz

"Town on a human scale, offering all amenities between Albertville and Annecy. Residents live and work in the area." (about Faverges-Seythenex)" Val64

"I love the landscape, the gentle way of life, the lake, the shops and services... everything!" Thierry, resident of Doussard

FAQ

Why is the destination called Les Sources du lac d'Annecy?
Because its watercourses supply 60% of Lake Annecy's surface water.
What discipline is emblematic of the destination?
Paragliding with the Doussard landing area.
Have Les Sources du lac d'Annecy ever been a stage for the Tour de France?
Yes, several times, most recently in 2023.
What festival created and based at Sources du lac d'Annecy celebrates its 9th anniversary in 2024?
The Festival des cabanes.