Grimper autour d'Annecy sans voiture

Climbing around Annecy without a car

Climbing around Annecy without a car

Climbing around Annecy without a car: areas accessible by public transport

Annecy, nestled between the lake and the mountains, offers a wide range of car-free climbing areas. Thanks to SIBRA buses, the TER regional train, or bicycles, you can easily reach the surrounding cliffs for gentle climbing.

Whether for ecological reasons, practical reasons or simply for a change of pace: here are some ideas for climbing outings from Annecy without getting behind the wheel.

Some advice before you leave

  • Use the SIBRA app for bus schedules and routes around Annecy.
  • Consider cycling to complete the last few kilometers.
  • Check bus schedules in advance: some do not run on weekends.
  • Bring a GPS app or a topo (Whympr, CampToCamp) to find access to the areas.

Areas accessible from Annecy

1. The Biclop

🚍 Sibra bus n°6 to "Les Convers" + 20 min walk 🕒 About 40 min from the center

Annecy's historic site. Large, well-equipped limestone slabs. Superb views of the lake and the Bauges mountains.

2. Le Semnoz (small climbing and bouldering sites)

🚍 Transalis Semnoz or Sibra summer line 6 + bike 🕒 About 1 hour

In summer, a shuttle bus connects Annecy to the summit of Semnoz. There are a few boulders and hidden sites to explore on site, among mountain pastures and fir trees.

3. La Grande Jeanne (via ferrata)

🚍 Bus line 4 or 5 to "Piscine Marquisats" + 30 min walk 🕒 45 min in total

A fun via ferrata with a bird's eye view of Annecy. Accessible to all levels, perfect for an introduction to aerial adventures.

4. Dingy-Saint-Clair (cliff of Col de Bluffy)

🚆 TER to Annecy-le-Vieux + 🚴 bike (45 min) 🕒 1h15–1h30 from Annecy

A beautiful south-facing limestone site, perfect in spring and fall. Bring a bike to reach the cliff from Annecy.

5. Talloires / Angon

🚍 LIHSA regional bus 61 + 20 min walk 🕒 About 1h15

Small cliff near the lake, with varied routes and a summery atmosphere. Plan a swim after the climb!

Change the way you climb

Climbing without a car in Annecy means rediscovering nearby spots, enjoying slower and often more beautiful journeys, and making the mountains accessible without relying on a motor.

Whether by bike along the lakeshore, on a bus winding through the Bauges or on foot up the paths, climbing becomes a journey in itself.

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