Around the Lake: 6,000 Years of History
Turn your family bike ride around Lake Annecy into a time machine! We take you to the most beautiful spots of today, and of the past too: from Annecy in the 20th century all the way back to the sunken prehistoric villages. Cross 6,000 years of history along the bike path to track down a real thousand-year-old treasure.
240
minutes
41
kilometres
7
stages
Your guide
Trez
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A taste of your quest with Trez.
Trail preview
Discover the first stages of this adventure. The rest will reveal itself on the spot!
How it works
1. Download the app
Install Tresorus for free and download the quest content.
2. Head to the spot
GPS guides you to each stage. When you get close, a video plays.
3. Earn your badge
Solve the riddles and unlock your hero badge at the end of the quest.
Collector badge
Finish the quest and pick up a real badge from a local partner by showing your digital badge.
Eco Triporteur Annecy
Open seven days a week, 11:15 am to 8 pm in summer. Winter hours are not published, call 04 50 66 32 13 to check.
Shop, 12 rue Sommeiller, 74000 Annecy, a short walk from the railway station
DirectionsInstant Outdoor
In July and August: every day, 9 am to 7 pm. From April to June and in September: 9 am to 6 pm, closed Monday. From October to March: Monday to Friday, 9 am to noon and 2 to 6 pm. Annual closures: two weeks at the All Saints holidays and one week at Christmas.
Rental desk, 13 avenue de Chavoires, Annecy-le-Vieux, 74940 Annecy
DirectionsLa Cabane des Gigi's
On the Perroix paragliding landing field, 32 chemin de Pré Monteux, 74290 Talloires-Montmin
DirectionsNomad Bike Talloires
Open from late March to late October, every day, 9:30 am to 6 pm without a midday break. Closed the rest of the year.
Angon rental base, 228 route du Ponton, 74290 Talloires-Montmin
DirectionsLe Biclou
In summer, every day: rental desk 8 am to 6 pm (restaurant until 9 pm). Winter hours are not published, call 06 31 10 35 12 to check.
Rental desk, 400 route du Taillefer, Bredannaz, 74210 Doussard
DirectionsNomad Bike Verthier
In summer: every day, 9:30 am to noon and 1:30 to 6 pm. Off season: same hours Tuesday to Sunday, closed Monday.
Verthier rental base, 430 route de Talloires, 74210 Doussard, free parking on site
DirectionsLa Base
Open from mid-June to mid-October. In season: 9 am to 8:30 pm (Friday and Saturday until 9 pm), closed Wednesday. Closed the rest of the year.
Guinguette bar, 1460 route du Bout du Lac, 74210 Lathuile, beside the greenway
DirectionsLe Bon Wagon
From June to September: every day, 10 am to 6 pm. From October to May: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm, closed Monday. Annual closure from 20 December to 3 February.
Former Duingt railway station, 107 rue des Prés Bernard, 74410 Duingt, on the greenway
DirectionsEco Triporteur Saint-Jorioz
In summer: every day, 9 am to 1 pm and 2 to 6 pm. The rest of the year: Monday to Friday, same hours, closed at weekends.
Workshop in the ZAC des Tuileries, 130 impasse des Marais, 74410 Saint-Jorioz
DirectionsMaisonnette
Opening hours are published only on the Instagram account @maisonnette.club.
Brunch café, 221 route du Stade, 74410 Saint-Jorioz, beside the greenway
DirectionsNCY SUP
From 1 May to 15 October: every day, 9 am to 6 pm. Off season: by booking only.
Paddleboard centre, 166 chemin de Vers-Rives, 74320 Sévrier, free parking on route d'Albertville
DirectionsPick-up at a local partner, subject to availability.
Practical info
Duration
240 minutes
Distance
41 km on foot
Difficulty
Medium
Number of stages
7 stages
Recommended age
Ages 4 and up
Price
Free
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