France·2026

Annecy

Annecy's running and cycling hub revolves around its glacial lake and the surrounding Alps — the terrain is almost entirely hilly or mountainous, with lake-level elevation around 450m. The GravelMan Series Annecy and Les Géants Ultra Cycling Race showcase the region's gravel and mountain-bike culture; road cyclists climb steeply into the Aravis and Semnoz massifs within 10–20km of town, while runners favour the lakeside paths and forest trails threading through the Annecy Lake Loop. Winter running and cycling demand caution above 1000m, but summer conditions attract endurance racers from across Europe.