Things to Do around Doussard

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.