Are you looking for an idea for a weekend motorcycle road trip from Lyon?
Good news: the road between Lyon and Annecy is one of the most beautiful routes in the south-east. Between lakes, mountains, bends and Savoyard villages, it's a summary of everything we love about motorcycling.
And the best part of it all?
With Good Motors, you can pick up your motorcycle directly in Lyon, self-service 24/7, and leave for the Alps without detours or paperwork.
🔗 https://goodmotors.agency/villes/lyon
Why choose Lyon as a starting point
Lyon is a strategic point: easily accessible by train, it places you two hours from the most beautiful Alpine passes.
You can rent your motorbike from the car park Good Motors SwissLife, a few minutes from the Part-Dieu train station, then drive to the reliefs of Bugey and Lake Annecy.
The Good Motors service is:
✅ 100% online booking
✅ Secure locker open 24/7
✅ Insurance & assistance included
✅ From 18 years old, A1, A2 or A license accepted
Recommended itinerary: Lyon → Annecy (and back)
Day 1: Lyon → Chambéry (about 150 km)
Leave Lyon by the D1504 in the direction of Ambéri-en-Bugey.
The Bugey road is a delight: smooth turns, magnificent views and very little traffic.
Make a stop at Lac d'Aiguebelette, a turquoise jewel perfect for a coffee break or a swim.
🛏️ Recommended night: Chambéry or its surroundings.
Take the opportunity to dine on the terrace in the old center and admire the mountains.
Day 2: Chambéry → Annecy (100 km)
Direction The Massif des Bauges Regional Nature Park.
The D912 and the D62A are a must: winding roads, spectacular panoramas and guaranteed alpine ambiance.
Before arriving in Annecy, take a break at Col de Leschaux, very popular with local bikers.
📍 Arriving at Annecy, the “Venice of the Alps”, for lunch on the banks of the lake.
If you want to extend, you can also return your bike directly on site with the option One Way.
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The highlights on the way
- The Cat's Pass : breathtaking view of Lac du Bourget.
- Lac d'Aiguebelette : one of the most beautiful waters in France.
- Les Bauges : a paradise of bends and wild landscapes.
- Lake Annecy : D909A and D1508 roads, perfect for finishing the trip in style.
These roads are ideal for motorbikes A2 and Trail.
The recommended motorbikes for this itinerary
Here are the most suitable models for a trip between Lyon and Annecy 👇
Practical advice
- Ideal duration: 2 to 3 days
- Total mileage: about 250 km
- Type of road: mountains, departments and passes
- Permit required: A2 minimum
- Recommended season: May to October
Remember to book early if you want to go on a weekend, A2 bikes are in high demand.
All models are available in 24/7 self-service and insured.
And if you want to extend the adventure
From Annecy, several loops are available to you:
- The tour of Lake Geneva via Thonon and Yvoire
- The Aravis mountains, via La Clusaz and the Col de la Croix Fry
- Or right there Route des Grandes Alpes if you want to continue to the Southern Alps 😎
Thanks to the option One Way, you can return the bike to Nice, marseilles or biarritz, without worrying about the return.
Conclusion
A motorcycle road trip between Lyon and Annecy, it is the promise of perfect turns, alpine landscapes and total freedom.
With Good Motors, you book online, you pick up your motorcycle in Lyon and you leave in a few minutes for the mountains.
A simple, fluid experience that is open to all, from the age of 18.
Book your A2 or trail bike now to explore the Rhône-Alpes region.
🔗 https://goodmotors.agency/villes/lyon
