Alps Cycling Holidays
Classic Alpine Cycling Cols — Iconic Tour de France Routes, Perfectly Paced
Each day of the Alps cycling holidays are built around approximately five hours in the saddle — the sweet spot for riding the French Alps at their very best. This carefully judged pacing allows you to experience legendary Tour de France roads and iconic classic cols without rushing, while still preserving the energy and enjoyment needed for consecutive days of world-class cycling.
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From historic Tour de France routes to quieter, lesser-known climbs, every ride delivers a true sense of achievement, scale and immersion in the mountains.
What 15 Cols in the Alps Really Means
Five hours of alpine riding is a deep, rewarding experience. The days unfold at a natural rhythm — steady climbs, flowing descents and scenic linking roads — rather than chasing distance or elevation for its own sake.
You’ll climb famous passes such as Col de la Colombière (1,618 m), a Tour de France classic where the gradients bite and the views open dramatically with every switchback. You’ll also ride through stunning, quieter ascents like Col de l’Épine (947 m) and Col des Fleuries (932 m), where the beauty of the landscape matches the satisfaction of the climb.
Longer ascents are taken at your own pace, giving you time to settle into a rhythm, ride efficiently and fully absorb the scale of the French Alps around you. Descents are smooth, exhilarating and confidence-building — the kind of roads riders dream about.
Legendary Cols, Varied Terrain
Your Alps cycling holiday, allows you to experience an exceptional variety of classic alpine cycling cols:
Mont Revard (1,448 m) — panoramic views over Lac du Bourget and classic sustained climbing. Col des Saisies (1,650 m) — high-mountain riding on Tour de France terrain. Col de l’Arpettaz (1,581 m) — demanding, beautiful and unforgettable. Col des Aravis – Flumet (1,498 m) — a flowing, scenic route linking iconic alpine valleys.
Each cycling day feels purposeful and complete, with enough climbing to feel epic, yet balanced enough to remain enjoyable day after day.
Flexible, Stress-Free Riding
The five-hour ride days are a guideline, not a restriction. With expert local cycling guides and full support throughout the tour, every day remains flexible:
Feeling strong? Add an extra climb or extend the route
Want a steadier day? Shorten the ride without missing the highlights
Had enough? Step into the support vehicle and enjoy a relaxed return to Annecy
This flexibility ensures every rider — regardless of ambition or how they’re feeling on the day — finishes satisfied rather than depleted.
Café Stops, Culture & Recovery
Built into each epic ride are perfectly timed café stops in alpine villages along the route. These moments are an essential part of the experience — refuelling with coffee and pastries, watching local life go by, and sharing stories with fellow riders.
By keeping the days around five hours, you return to Annecy with time to recover properly, enjoy the town, dine well and prepare for the next day’s adventure. This balance is what allows your cycling holiday to feel epic from start to finish, without ever becoming overwhelming.
Epic Cycling Days, Sustainable Effort
Over the course of the week, these five-hour rides add up to a serious alpine achievement — multiple iconic classic cols, Tour de France routes and unforgettable scenery — all delivered in a way that keeps the experience social, sustainable and deeply rewarding.
This is your alps cycling holiday done right:
Epic rides. Legendary climbs. Perfectly paced — day after day.
The Practice Bicycle Difference
Every tour we design is shaped by decades of professional cycling experience and a passion for authentic travel. With small groups, expert hosts, and beautifully curated routes, you’ll experience each destination the way cyclists truly love to ride.
Tour Type 
Epic Cycling Tour
Cycling Guided
PB Cycling Guides & Support Vehicle
Small Group
8 Guests
Cycling Level
Epic 110km / 68mi per day
Packages
4*Plus Hotel AU$ 6265 pp
4* Hotel AU$ 6030 pp
3* Hotel AU$ 5560 pp
2* Hotel AU$ 5150 pp
Self-Stay AU$ 4035 pp
(Accommodation not included)
Custom Trip
Prefer different dates or a private experience?
Contact Us:
Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll shape the perfect cycling experience around your plans.
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Centre Based Cycling
Annecy, France
Season
April – October
Duration
7 Nights / 8 Days
Distance
680km / 425mi
Elevation
11,500m / 38,000ft
Climbs
15 Cols
Add-Ons
Single Occupancy AU$ 1115
Bike Hire AU$ 600
Unpack Once, Ride Everyday
Your Cycling Holiday, Reimagined
Imagine arriving at your cycling destination, settling into one beautiful hotel, and knowing you won’t have to repack again. No rushed check‑outs, no daily transfers, no stress — just pure riding pleasure.
Our centre‑based Alps cycling holidays model is designed by Practice Bicycle Tours to give you the most effortless and immersive cycling experience possible. Every route begins and ends at your hand‑picked hotel, letting you relax, explore, and truly feel at home.
Annecy is the ideal base for a centre‑based cycling holiday. From your lakeside hotel, world‑class riding unfolds in every direction — iconic Tour de France climbs, quiet alpine valleys, rolling countryside, and the sparkling shoreline of Lake Annecy itself. Every route offers breathtaking scenery and enjoyment, all just moments from the heart of one of France’s most beautiful towns.
Built for cyclists who want to conquer the legendary giants. From the Col de la Colombière to the Col des Saisies and beyond, these Alps cycling holidays deliver big‑mountain days, unforgettable scenery, and the thrill of riding where the pros have made history.
Settle in. Ride more. Experience cycling as it was meant to be.
If I said the alps rides were truly spectacular, it would be an understatement!
We have ridden with many cycling tour groups in many places around the world. You guys are the best! Your passion for cycling, meticulous planning and personalised service made possible with your focus on small groups. Your intimate, up to date knowledge of the network of alpine roads & climbs, the people and sights of the Haute Savoie make all the difference. We are planning our next trip with PB to explore new roads in the French Alps
We have ridden with many cycling tour groups in many places around the world. You guys are the best! Your passion for cycling, meticulous planning and personalised service made possible with your focus on small groups. Your intimate, up to date knowledge of the network of alpine roads & climbs, the people and sights of the Haute Savoie make all the difference. We are planning our next trip with PB to explore new roads in the French Alps
James – Australia
Dates
Looking for different dates or fewer days?
If your travel plans don’t match our scheduled departures, we also offer:
• Private departures (May–September) • 1–3 day custom cycling experiences • Women‑specific private tours • Tailored itineraries for couples, friends, or small groups
Share your preferred dates and we’ll create the ideal ride for you.
Alps Cycling Classic Cols Itinerary
A week of epic 5-hour rides, conquering the iconic cols of the Grand Alps - Big climbs. Long days. Pure Alps cycling.
Alps Cycling routes each day of 90-140km / 55-87mi with daily elevation of 1360-2600m / 4500-8500ft
Alps Cycling Classic Cols Bike Tour
Arrival in Annecy
Your Alps Cycling Classic Cols journey begins in the beautiful lakeside town of Annecy, perfectly positioned at the gateway to the French Alps. A private transfer from Geneva International Airport (Switzerland) delivers you effortlessly to your centrally located hotel, your home for the entire week.
Once settled, the afternoon is yours to slow down and soak it all in. Wander the medieval streets and winding canals of the town often called the Venice of the Alps, relax beside the crystal-clear waters of Lake Annecy, or enjoy a quiet drink as the mountains rise around you.
This evening, join your fellow riders for a relaxed, cyclist-friendly welcome dinner — a chance to unwind, refuel and anticipate the epic days ahead.
Once settled, the afternoon is yours to slow down and soak it all in. Wander the medieval streets and winding canals of the town often called the Venice of the Alps, relax beside the crystal-clear waters of Lake Annecy, or enjoy a quiet drink as the mountains rise around you.
This evening, join your fellow riders for a relaxed, cyclist-friendly welcome dinner — a chance to unwind, refuel and anticipate the epic days ahead.
Alps Cycling Classic Cols Bike Tour
Val d’Arly: Your First Taste of the Alps
Distance 105km / 65mi Elevation Gain 1360m / 4500ft
Your first ride eases you perfectly into the rhythm of alpine cycling. With fresh legs and open roads ahead, today delivers around five hours of immersive riding, combining steady climbing, quiet mountain roads and long, rewarding descents.
You’ll climb gradually through alpine forests into open high pastures, where the scenery expands with every kilometre. On clear days, the views stretch toward Mont Blanc, creating a powerful sense of scale and adventure.
The pace is relaxed and supportive, allowing you to find your rhythm, enjoy café stops along the way, and finish the day feeling accomplished rather than exhausted.
*The itinerary comprises a selection of classic climbing ride routes, our extensive local knowledge of the roads of the French Alps allows for flexibility or route changes as required. Had enough for the day jump in the support vehicle for your ride back to Annecy.
Your first ride eases you perfectly into the rhythm of alpine cycling. With fresh legs and open roads ahead, today delivers around five hours of immersive riding, combining steady climbing, quiet mountain roads and long, rewarding descents.
You’ll climb gradually through alpine forests into open high pastures, where the scenery expands with every kilometre. On clear days, the views stretch toward Mont Blanc, creating a powerful sense of scale and adventure.
The pace is relaxed and supportive, allowing you to find your rhythm, enjoy café stops along the way, and finish the day feeling accomplished rather than exhausted.
*The itinerary comprises a selection of classic climbing ride routes, our extensive local knowledge of the roads of the French Alps allows for flexibility or route changes as required. Had enough for the day jump in the support vehicle for your ride back to Annecy.
Alps Cycling Classic Cols Bike Tour
Le Grand-Bornand & Tour de France Territory
Distance 115km / 71mi Elevation Gain 2000m / 6500ft
Today’s epic ride route explores classic alpine roads regularly featured in the major cycling event the Tour de France. The landscape evolves constantly — dramatic rock faces, rolling valleys and picturesque mountain villages — making every hour in the saddle feel rewarding.
Designed around approximately five hours of riding, the day balances sustained climbing with flowing descents and time to pause, refuel and enjoy the atmosphere.
One iconic classic col stands out as the centerpiece, offering a true Tour de France-style experience before a long, scenic descent returns you to Annecy.
Today’s epic ride route explores classic alpine roads regularly featured in the major cycling event the Tour de France. The landscape evolves constantly — dramatic rock faces, rolling valleys and picturesque mountain villages — making every hour in the saddle feel rewarding.
Designed around approximately five hours of riding, the day balances sustained climbing with flowing descents and time to pause, refuel and enjoy the atmosphere.
One iconic classic col stands out as the centerpiece, offering a true Tour de France-style experience before a long, scenic descent returns you to Annecy.
Alps Cycling Classic Cols Bike Tour
Massif des Bauges: The Queen Stage
Distance 120km / 75miles Elevation Gain 2600m / 8500ft
This is the defining day of the bike tour — a bold, unforgettable alpine cycling experience.
Riding into the UNESCO-listed Massif des Bauges, you’ll spend a full five hours immersed in classic cols, mountain terrain, surrounded by forests, open pastures and vast alpine bowls.
The ride unfolds through a sequence of memorable climbs and descents, ridden at your own pace with full support throughout.
A legendary summit finish — famous for deciding the 2013 Tour de France — provides a powerful sense of achievement. Strong riders can push a little further, while others soak up the views and savour the moment.
This is alps cycling at its most iconic.
This is the defining day of the bike tour — a bold, unforgettable alpine cycling experience.
Riding into the UNESCO-listed Massif des Bauges, you’ll spend a full five hours immersed in classic cols, mountain terrain, surrounded by forests, open pastures and vast alpine bowls.
The ride unfolds through a sequence of memorable climbs and descents, ridden at your own pace with full support throughout.
A legendary summit finish — famous for deciding the 2013 Tour de France — provides a powerful sense of achievement. Strong riders can push a little further, while others soak up the views and savour the moment.
This is alps cycling at its most iconic.
Alps Cycling Classic Cols Bike Tour
Beaufortain: Big Mountains, Big Memories
Distance 140km / 87mi Elevation Gain 2300m / 7500ft
An epic ride day made for lovers of pure mountain cycling. The Beaufortain delivers sweeping valleys, dramatic peaks and two of the most celebrated classic cols in the region.
With around five hours in the saddle, the ride allows you to settle into a steady rhythm, climb with confidence and truly enjoy the journey rather than chase the clock.
These roads are steeped in Tour de France history and riding them offers a rare sense of connection to the sport’s greatest moments — and to your own personal challenge.
Every switchback reveals a new view, every summit a fresh sense of accomplishment. This is a day that stays with you long after the ride ends.
An epic ride day made for lovers of pure mountain cycling. The Beaufortain delivers sweeping valleys, dramatic peaks and two of the most celebrated classic cols in the region.
With around five hours in the saddle, the ride allows you to settle into a steady rhythm, climb with confidence and truly enjoy the journey rather than chase the clock.
These roads are steeped in Tour de France history and riding them offers a rare sense of connection to the sport’s greatest moments — and to your own personal challenge.
Every switchback reveals a new view, every summit a fresh sense of accomplishment. This is a day that stays with you long after the ride ends.
Alps Cycling Classic Cols Bike Tour
Lake Annecy & Back-to-Back Alpine Challenges
Distance 110km / 68mi Elevation Gain 1800m / 5900ft
Often a guest favourite, today’s ride route places Lake Annecy at centre stage. Riding high above the water, you’ll experience a series of classic cols linked together in a way that feels challenging yet achievable.
The five-hour ride structure allows you to choose your level of ambition — take on one climb, combine several, or simply enjoy the scenery and café culture that define your alps cycling holiday.
Panoramic viewpoints deliver unforgettable “pinch-yourself” moments before long cycling descents guide you back toward the lake and the comfort of your hotel.
You’ll finish the day tired, satisfied and perfectly positioned for one final epic ride.
Often a guest favourite, today’s ride route places Lake Annecy at centre stage. Riding high above the water, you’ll experience a series of classic cols linked together in a way that feels challenging yet achievable.
The five-hour ride structure allows you to choose your level of ambition — take on one climb, combine several, or simply enjoy the scenery and café culture that define your alps cycling holiday.
Panoramic viewpoints deliver unforgettable “pinch-yourself” moments before long cycling descents guide you back toward the lake and the comfort of your hotel.
You’ll finish the day tired, satisfied and perfectly positioned for one final epic ride.
Alps Cycling Classic Cols Bike Tour
Grand Alps Finale
Distance 90km / 56mi Elevation Gain 1450m / 4700ft
Your final ride is a celebration of everything this alp cycling vacation represents legendary classic cols, charming alpine villages and the joy of centre-based riding.
At a relaxed, confident pace, you’ll spend around five final hours enjoying the roads, the company and the sense of achievement built over the cycling week.
One last iconic ascent provides the perfect closing chapter, with the option to dig deep for an extra summit if the legs allow.
This evening, celebrate your accomplishments with a well-earned final dinner — stories shared, achievements toasted, memories of a lifetime.
Your final ride is a celebration of everything this alp cycling vacation represents legendary classic cols, charming alpine villages and the joy of centre-based riding.
At a relaxed, confident pace, you’ll spend around five final hours enjoying the roads, the company and the sense of achievement built over the cycling week.
One last iconic ascent provides the perfect closing chapter, with the option to dig deep for an extra summit if the legs allow.
This evening, celebrate your accomplishments with a well-earned final dinner — stories shared, achievements toasted, memories of a lifetime.
Alps Cycling Classic Cols Bike Tour
Departure from Annecy
After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to Annecy and your Alps Cycling Classic Cols vacation.
A private transfer returns you to Geneva International Airport (Switzerland), carrying home tired legs, clear memories and the deep satisfaction that only an alpine cycling vacation can deliver.
Bon Voyage — until we ride together again.
A private transfer returns you to Geneva International Airport (Switzerland), carrying home tired legs, clear memories and the deep satisfaction that only an alpine cycling vacation can deliver.
Bon Voyage — until we ride together again.
Alps Cycling Classic Cols Overview
• Total distance: 680 km / 425 mi
• Total elevation: 11500 m / 38000 ft
• Number of major climbs: 15
• Fully supported · One premium hotel stay in Annecy · Flexible routing
This is alpine cycling done right — immersive, achievable and truly epic.
Your Alps Cycling Classic Cols Bike Tour begins and ends at Geneva International Airport (Switzerland), where we personally meet you for your included airport transfer to Annecy. Arrival day transfers depart at 2.00pm, giving you time to settle in before the week of riding begins. On departure day, we return you to the airport by midday for onward travel.
We recommend international guests arrive one night before the Alps cycling holidays to rest, adjust to the local time zone, and enjoy a smooth start to your cycling holiday. A convenient option is the Holiday Inn Express Geneva Airport, which offers a complimentary airport shuttle.
If you’re already travelling in Europe, Annecy is easy to reach by several comfortable and reliable transport options:
Air Travel
The closest airports are:
Geneva International Airport (Switzerland) — approx. 45 minutes
Lyon Airport (France) — approx. 1 hour 15 minutes
Both are well‑served by major international airlines and low‑cost European carriers.
Bus Travel
Regular public buses operate from both Geneva and Lyon airports directly to Annecy.
Private transfers and taxis are also readily available if you prefer a seamless door‑to‑door option.
Train Travel
Annecy is connected to the TGV high‑speed rail network, with direct services from major European cities, including Paris.
Car Travel
If you’re driving, the A41 French Autoroute brings you directly into Annecy.
All major international car‑rental companies operate from Geneva and Lyon airports.
Your Alps cycling holiday accommodation in Annecy is chosen for comfort, convenience, and a relaxed atmosphere — the perfect base for exploring the French Alps. Each hotel is ideally located for easy access to the lake, the old town, and our daily ride start point, allowing you to settle in and enjoy the rhythm of the week without any transfers or packing.
Annecy offers a wonderful blend of alpine charm, lakeside beauty, and French café culture. After each day’s ride, you can unwind by the water, stroll the historic streets, or simply relax at your hotel and soak up the atmosphere of this remarkable town.
If you prefer to arrange your own accommodation, our Self‑Stay option gives you complete flexibility while still enjoying the full Practice Bicycle riding experience.
4*Plus Best Western Carlton Hotel Annecy 4* Mercure Annecy Centre Hotel
3* Hotel Campanile Annecy Centre Ville 2* Hotel de Nord Annecy Centre Ville
Great cycling deserves great food, and Annecy is one of the most rewarding places to enjoy it. Alps cycling holidays begin with a welcome dinner celebrating the flavours of the French Alps — a relaxed evening to meet your hosts, connect with fellow guests, and ease into the week ahead.
Evenings in Annecy and the French Alps are a pleasure in their own right — a chance to wander the old town, enjoy the lakeside atmosphere, and choose from a wonderful selection of local restaurants just steps from your hotel. Rather than fixing the group to a set menu, we leave dinners open so you can follow your appetite each night. From Savoyard specialities to modern French cuisine or a relaxed bistro in the medieval streets, you’re free to dine where the mood takes you.
If you’d like recommendations or a reservation, we’re always happy to help.
Your tour concludes with a Celebration Dinner, a chance to share stories from the week, reflect on the rides, and enjoy one final evening together in this remarkable alpine town.
Please note that drinks are not included in this tour package.
Whether you bring your own bike or prefer to hire one, we make the process smooth and effortless. Our hire bikes are expertly maintained, perfectly suited to the alpine terrain on the Alps cycling holidays, and set up for you with care so you can enjoy every climb and descent with confidence.
If you’re travelling with your own bike, we’re here to help with assembly, adjustments, and daily support. Each ride includes a support vehicle, carrying everything you might need — including extra layers — so you can focus entirely on the road ahead.
We also provide sports drinks and nutritional bars each day to keep you fuelled throughout the week.
You’ll find a selection of our bike options just below, allowing you to choose the setup that suits your riding style.
Lapierre Xelius Disc Brake Di2 Shimano 12 Speed 50,34 x 11-34
Raymon Electric Road/Gravel Carbon Disc Brake Bosch Compact Tube, 400 Wh, 36 V
Cannondale & Fuji Rim Brake Shimano compact 50,34 x 12-34
Lapierre Disc Brake Di2 Raymon Electric Road Cannondale Rim Brake Fuji Rim Brake
This Alps Cycling Classic Cols tour is crafted for experienced riders who relish long days, iconic cols, and the thrill of big alpine climbs. You should be comfortable with sustained elevation, confident descending, and excited by the challenge of riding some of the most legendary roads in cycling. It’s a demanding week — and an unforgettable one.
If you prefer to arrange your own accommodation, our Self‑Stay option offers complete flexibility while still enjoying the full Practice Bicycle Alps cycling holidays experience. You’ll join us each day for the guided rides, support vehicle, airport transfers, and hosted dinners — all the elements that make our tours special — while staying in the accommodation that best suits your plans.
It’s an ideal choice for independent travellers, couples with different interests, or guests who simply enjoy selecting their own place to stay. We make everything seamless, so you can enjoy the same exceptional week of riding with the freedom to tailor your stay in Annecy.
What’s Included:
* Airport pick-up & drop-off Geneva International Airport (Switzerland) (tour arrival 2.00pm & departure midday)
* 2 dinners – Welcome and Farewell to celebrate amazing cycling together
* 6 epic alps classic cols rides the ultimate cycling challenge
* Highly experienced French Alps ride leader
* Sports drinks & nutritional bars
* Support vehicle for the daily rides
Alps cycling holidays are on most cyclists wish list, feedback on their Annecy “One Hotel Stay’ Tour de France cols cycling experience…
Practice Bicycle…a name to remember when you are contemplating a full value experience of road cycling led by some of the most incredible people in unforgettable locations. Don’t be misled by the name because this team is exactly like those practicing Law, practicing medicine and practicing dentistry. They are just the same kind of professionals but practicing bicycling and therefore aptly call their niche company, Practice Bicycle. PB are the consummate team of pros in all facets of the cycling sport. They have done it all on the prestigious stage of cycling tours, at the world sprints and have actually trained the best in the sport. Today is your opportunity to take full advantage of their quiver of knowledge, know how, experience and incredible metabolic incite as they support whatever type of ride experience that you are dreaming about. I would rate my experience with PB as definite A+ from pre communication, to sign up, then the daily description of each ride, history of the terrain being ridden to the periodic checking meta biologic data before and during the rides. All with great enthusiasm and energy.
To qualify your preparedness for your rides as well as your expectations, know that you are not signing up to impress anyone with your cycling abilities. It is not designed to show anyone how fast you can ride nor should you expect a condensed training period from these pros. Your expectation should simply be to enjoy a personally designed tour where you can view the best cycling views in the world, be treated to the most incredibly designed routes and to the challenges that real cycling pros encounter every day. It can be as relaxed as you wish or as challenging as you desire. The important thing though is to understand when you tour with Practice Bicycle it will be a quality tour that will leave you yearning more at the end.
I wanted to experience what the pros endure (obviously at my snails pace) up the big climbs and it was amazing. I was led by Paul at a pace that not only made me successful but also gave me the opportunity to experience and appreciate the endurance, determination, the pain that often goes into the final achievement. It was everything I had hoped for and more.
An over the top experience starting with high anxiety but strong heart and muscle determination to make the top, following days still on many of the tour routes & climbs but often getting some relief as I was able to enjoy the beauty of France’s small villages and farms. The days were a wind down of challenges, still touching some of the more relaxed challenging inclines but with more impressive silhouettes of the mounts that surrounded Lake Annecy.
As my guide would say or ask, were you pleasantly loaded referring to your spent leg muscles. I obviously loved every minute and I am sure you will have the same experience…as long as you come prepared.
Thanks PB – You were amazing !!!
Douglas – USA
We would personally like to thank you guys for our Custom French Alps Cols Cycling Holiday… We had a ball and you were able to take all the stress out of what could easily be a very difficult place to navigate around should you not have local guides. Your knowledge and advice prior and during the training rides was second to none and catering for the three of us and the Alps climbs on our wish list was extremely supportive and accommodating.
Again well done and I would highly recommend Practice Bicycle Tours to anyone traveling to the French Alps and looking for a fully catered and well organized tour.
Craig, Brett & Simon – Australia
Thanks for sharing all the local knowledge and your professionalism, fantastic rides, great pictures, Thankyou!
Regards Emily – USA
Pros – Fantastic Cycling with beautiful people in stunning countryside
Cons – Requires more than one jersey, plus expensive aftershave
The minibus never came!!!
Thank you for a great week of cycling, I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Martin– Australia
I had a wonderful time with Paul & Bridget who guided me through the beautiful Alps around lake Annecy. I was impressed by their superb knowledge of the area, they knew every pot hole, every dangerous descent, every bend on every Col we rode, and their utmost attention to safety was paramount on the rides. They were entertaining and fun so I would certainly recommend Practice Bicycle to other intending clients.
Lynton – Australia
Annecy is one of the most enchanting places in the world to relax and explore — both on and off the bike. Often called the “Baby Paris”, the town blends alpine beauty with French elegance, offering turquoise lake views, medieval streets, and a wonderfully relaxed rhythm of life.
During your stay, you can wander the cobbled lanes of the old town, visit the Palais de l’Île or the Château d’Annecy, stroll through the Jardins de l’Europe, or simply sit by the lake and watch the light change across the mountains. Enjoy a leisurely boat trip, browse the markets, or savour a traditional “Le Goûter” tea‑time moment in one of Annecy’s charming salons de thé.
With our one‑location stay, you have the freedom to immerse yourself fully in French life. Whether you prefer to explore, shop, unwind, or enjoy long lakeside afternoons, Annecy offers endless ways to make the week your own. And when evening comes, our team is always happy to recommend superb local restaurants — the kind of places where you can dine just like a local and savour the flavours of the Haute‑Savoie.
A truly unforgettable destination, and the perfect home for your cycling holiday.
Our centre‑based tours mean you stay in one hotel for the entire trip. No packing, no transfers, no stress — just great riding every day from the same comfortable base.
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