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.
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📄 Download the Chamonix & Annecy running guide — routes, maps and tips (free PDF)
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.
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. What you pay covers the organisation and a contribution to their time and expenses, not a commercial service.
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, choose your slots, receive a contribution for your time.
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