Tour My Run!Tour My Run!Between lake and summits, Chamonix and Annecy are a playground you run rather than tour. In Annecy, the lake loop at dawn unrolls a flat ribbon along the turquoise water before the shores come alive. In Chamonix, the trails climb quickly above the valley, facing the Mont-Blanc massif and its glaciers. On TourMyRun, a local trail runner (a passionate local, not a professional) takes you along their trails: the Lake Annecy loop, the Semnoz balconies, the Petit Balcon paths in Chamonix, the trails towards Montenvers. They know the right elevation for your level, the right season, and the pace that holds on the climbs.
Come, I'll take you running
To get taken running in Chamonix & Annecy, book a run on TourMyRun: a local runner welcomes you and their group at a meeting point, and you set off along their route, at your own pace, for the length of a run — often around an hour. You never run alone, and there's nothing for you to organise.
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Get the free guideIn the mountains, the right route depends on the season, the weather and your level — which is exactly where a local changes everything. Your guide is a local amateur trail runner who knows which trails are open, the elevation that suits you and the pace that holds on the climb. They'll pick a flat, accessible lake loop or a steeper balcony trail depending on what you're after. Many of our guides here are students and runners from the region (Grenoble/UGA, trail clubs) who live the mountains every day. You discover the Alps on your own terms, safely and at your pace.
Looking for someone to run with in Chamonix & Annecy? A local is ready to go. Rather than running alone in a city you don't know, you join a resident who already runs this ground: they open up their route, match the pace to yours, and show you the city on the move.
Not here for the performance? Many guides offer an easy-paced discovery run — a gentle jog, almost at walking pace, to see the city without racing through it. You stop at the viewpoints and take the time to look: it's a way to discover Chamonix & Annecy on the move with a local, at a pace that lets you take everything in.
Yes. On TourMyRun, a run is led by a local who welcomes a small group of runners: you join others — visitors or locals — for a shared group run, without ever having to run alone. It's the group of a TourMyRun run, led by a resident — not an outside club or crew.
Public, well-known routes you can run on your own — a solid plan B to get moving right away. But the best of TourMyRun is still discovering them with a local who takes you, at your pace.
Flat greenway along turquoise water
Start : Annecy, Le Pâquier / Champ de Mars
A flat paved path along the lake (Sévrier, Saint-Jorioz, Duingt…). Run an out-and-back to your distance or the full loop; best at dawn.
What you'll see
An accessible first trail, constant Mont-Blanc views
Start : Rue Whymper, Chamonix centre
A rolling forest trail along the valley side, with openings onto the Mont-Blanc massif. The most accessible first trail from the centre.
What you'll see
The big Annecy runners' climb
Start : South Annecy (Vieugy) / Route du Semnoz
The big Annecy runners' climb: sustained elevation rewarded by a plunging view over the lake. For legs that like to climb.
What you'll see
A committing climb rewarded by glaciers
Start : Montenvers station, Chamonix
A climbing trail up to the Mer de Glace with glacier views. Demanding: check the weather and ride the train down if needed.
What you'll see
📍 old town gate, Chamonix · 24 min
📍 riverside path, Chamonix · 75 min
📍 central station, Chamonix · 35 min
📍 lakeside promenade, Chamonix · 105 min
Your guide is a passionate local, an amateur trail runner — not a mountain professional. They are not paid: what you pay covers the organisation and a contribution towards the costs they incur — never a wage, never a service contract.
No. The Lake Annecy loop and valley floors are open to everyone; balcony trails ask for some elevation. Each listing states the level and elevation gain, and your guide adapts.
Summer for high-altitude trails; the Lake Annecy loop and valley floors can be run much of the year. Check each run's level and season.
No — they are a passionate local runner sharing their routes between amateurs, not a professional guiding service. Stay mindful of the weather and your level, as on any outing in nature.
Yes. Share your trails and choose your slots. It's voluntary: your costs are covered, never a wage.
Book a run on TourMyRun: a local runner takes you along their route and matches the pace to yours. You pick a slot, meet them at the meeting point, and run with company.
Yes — every TourMyRun run is led by a local who welcomes a small group. You join other runners for a shared run, and never run alone.
With a resident who knows the city. They open up their routes and their group: you discover Chamonix & Annecy like a local, not like a tourist.
Yes. Some guides offer an easy-paced discovery run, almost at walking pace, with stops at the viewpoints — to see the city on the move, at your own pace.
Search the runs in Chamonix & Annecy on TourMyRun: each listing shows the route, the pace, the duration and the local who guides you. Pick the one that suits you.
Come, I'll take you running