Lake Annecy to Lake Geneva Cycling Adventure

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced, cycling guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 7-day Lake Annecy to Lake Geneva cycling tour
    • Accommodation for 6 nights in high-end hotels
    • All meals, as in the itinerary (6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners)
    • Luggage transfers
    • GPS tracks via an app
    • Detailed travel information of the region
    • Trip planning service to customize your experience with restaurants and stops
    • Transfer to the train station in Vevey on the last day

  Add-ons (available to add at checkout):

  • • Road or e-bike rental

  Not included:

  • • Transportation to France
    • Airport transfers
    • Accommodations
    • 1 lunch and 1 dinner
    • Insurance — available to add at checkout
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  In order to join this Lake Annecy to Lake Geneva cycling tour, great fitness is required. The most you’ll cover within a day is 74 km (46 mi) and gain up to 1,450 m (4,760 ft) in elevation. You can always rent an e-bike at checkout to make your journey a bit easier, but keep in mind that this is a strenuous adventure with significant elevation gains on certain days. Check out the itinerary to learn about day-by-day distances.

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• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag)
    • Cycling shoes
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Comfortable cycling clothes 
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Waterproof rain jacket
    • Sunhat
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, tissues, etc.)
    • Headlamp or flashlight
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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• Can I rent a bike?

  Yes, you can! Your guides offer road bike or e-bike rental—you can add it to your booking at checkout.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this Lake Annecy to Lake Geneva cycling tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 10:1. 
    • It takes a minimum of 2 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 10 participants.

  Lake Annecy to Lake Geneva tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Lake Annecy to Lake Geneva tours on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Is a single occupancy room available?

  The price for this Lake Annecy to Lake Geneva cycling tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. Let us know if interested at checkout.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Lake Annecy to Lake Geneva tour is Annecy, France. To get there, most people fly into Geneva International Airport (GVA).

  Once you land, there are several ways to reach your destination, including public transport. Looking to make airport transfers hassle-free? Check out Mountain Drop Offs—they provide door-to-door service in their comfy and spacious shuttles. Use the code 57HCHX to get a 5% discount!

  You’ll meet your guide in the afternoon/evening of Day 1.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

  Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

• Deposit and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

  Basic

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 90 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 89 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 90 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60-89 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Super Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 59 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.