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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4.7
(74)
1,936
riders
49.2km
02:31
800m
800m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
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3,751
riders
55.8km
02:23
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.7
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2,025
riders
65.3km
02:58
690m
690m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

45
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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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211
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28.0km
02:24
260m
260m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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59
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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.

2.0
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4
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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.

4.0
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216
riders
28.1km
02:19
690m
690m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.8
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1,372
runners
42.7km
04:33
400m
400m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
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420
runners
13.1km
01:22
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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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.

4.4
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287
runners
7.71km
00:50
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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512
hikers
6.91km
01:56
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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551
hikers
11.1km
04:58
740m
740m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

3.5
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33
hikers
19.6km
07:25
1,310m
1,300m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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33
hikers
21.0km
07:46
900m
900m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.6
(23)
474
riders
18.8km
01:08
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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360
riders
51.6km
03:21
620m
620m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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1,012
riders
33.6km
02:30
780m
780m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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286
riders
51.1km
03:27
810m
810m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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42
hikers
9.45km
04:25
660m
660m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.5
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23
hikers
6.59km
02:33
360m
360m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.4
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15
hikers
5.02km
02:15
330m
330m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
13
hikers
15.5km
06:10
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.

4.8
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117
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43.3km
03:36
1,420m
1,420m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
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24.0km
02:01
780m
780m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.7
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15
riders
24.4km
02:00
680m
680m
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.

