Swim the 15km length of Lake Annecy

25 Sep – 28 Sep 2026
Lake Annecy, France
From £1,020pp

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At 14.7km in length, Lake Annecy is the third largest lake in France; a beautiful and impressive addition to any long distance swimmer’s repertoire. The lake is fed by mountain springs, and is famous for its clean water and its unique light-turquoise colour.

Duration

3 Nights

Distance per day

15km

Water temperature

17-20°C

Max. group size

Ability level

Advanced, Challenger

Swim type

Lake, Open Water

Non-swimming Partners

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The SwimQuest Annecy trip is designed carefully so that you feel fully prepared and supported for your swim. 15km is a big distance, so our guides will feed you, brief you, encourage you and do everything they can to help you achieve your goal.

You will have your own personal kayaker looking after you for this swim (soloists), plus a swim guide in a powerboat providing support, feed and assistance where necessary. Relay teams will have their own support boat. Whether you decide on a solo or a relay, you will need to prepare yourself for your swim and come trained and ready to complete the distance.

Highlights

The best support for your swim

Our guides will do everything they can to help you achieve your goal. You will have your own kayaker looking after you (soloists), plus a support boat.

Heavenly waters

Fed by mountain springs, Lake Annecy is renowned for its clear waters and turquoise hue. With its exceptional beauty, the lake is a swimmer's paradise.

Fantastic accommodation

With modern, spacious interiors and stunning lakeside location, Cote Ouest is the perfect place for you to unwind between your swims.

Free time to wander

On your free day you can explore Annecy town and enjoy the medieval architecture, or take in the beautiful views along the lake path.

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome

Check in is at 2pm, your guides will meet you and discuss the schedule for the afternoon / evening with you. Once everyone has arrived and settled in you will complete a safety briefing. In the evening you can sit back, relax and get to know your fellow swimmers over a home-cooked meal overlooking the lake.

Day 2

Saturday swimmers

Saturday's swim groups will set off before dawn. Sunday's swim groups can get up and have a leisurely breakfast, before watching group one swim past the apartments (usually around 8.30am). Sunday’s swimmers are welcome to explore the medieval town of Annecy, or walk around the lake on the lake path. Dinner will be served as a buffet so that tired swimmers can make their way to bed if they wish.

Day 3

Sunday swimmers

Swim groups three and four will set off before dawn. Saturday’s swimmers can get up and have a leisurely breakfast, before watching swimmers swim past the apartments (usually around 8.30am). Saturday’s swimmers are welcome to explore Annecy town or enjoy a walk around the lake path.

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Accommodation

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Part of the charm of this trip is staying in the stylish Cote Ouest apartments, which provide direct access to the lakeside path, and are just a few minutes drive from the historic town of Annecy. Cote Ouest is a great base to get yourself prepared for a swim, and relax afterwards. All meals are provided on this trip, home-cooked and served in Le Loft, with a spectacular view of the lake.

Rooms

The base trip price is based on you sharing a twin or double room. If you are travelling solo we'll pair you with a same-sex roommate, or if you’d like a room to yourself, choose a sole use room when booking.

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What's included

Included

Accommodation for 3 nights at Cote Ouest apartments, based on twin share rooms
Breakfasts, lunches and evening meals
Your own personal safety guide, boat and land support
Your swim feeds (we supply maxim / CNP, jelly sweets and bananas)
Transport to the swim start and finish
SwimQuest swim cap and SwimQuest poncho
A finisher's medal
VAT
ABTOT Financial Protection

Not included

Travel to and from Cote Ouest apartments
Any alcohol purchases or extras (massages, minibar etc)

Getting there

Trip begins at 2pm

Fly to Geneva

Fly to Geneva airport (GVA). For help finding flight information and prices,

you may wish to try a flight search engine such as Skyscanner or Kayak.

Travel to Lake Annecy

- From Geneva airport, there are links to Annecy by train and bus.
BlaBla Bus
A cheap and easy option is to take a Bla Bla Bus service from the airport to Annecy Rail Station. You can then get a taxi to Cote Ouest, or if you let us know your arrival time at Annecy Station in advance, depending on your arrival time, we can come and collect you. Book a bus ticket via BlaBlaCar (return travel to Annecy €28 – journey time 1 hour 50 minutes).

Taxi

A private taxi from Geneva airport to Annecy can cost anything from €90 – 150 one way. You may wish to try Geneva Shuttle, or annecy-geneve.com.

Car hire

Car hire costs can be reduced if shared among a group and can give greater independence during the weekend. If hiring a car, do so from the French side of the airport. The French side of Geneva airport is actually called Geneva Ferney-Voltaire Airport. Once you have picked up your luggage go through to airport arrivals, turn left and follow French flag signs to enter the French Sector. There are many car hire companies to choose from (e.g. Europcar, Avis etc).

Directions to Lake Annecy from the airport

Once you have picked up your rental car there are two routes to get to Annecy. The most direct route crosses into Switzerland and along the Swiss Autoroute. For this, you will need to purchase a vignette (toll sticker) which costs around €40, payable at the toll. The alternative route does not cross into Switzerland, is slightly longer, but more scenic. This is the route that we would suggest taking and your car hire company will be able to provide a route map. Most hire cars offer satellite navigation for additional help if required.