Cycling day trip from Plan-les-Ouates to Cranves-Sales

Roll out from Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva’s leafy “watchmaking” commune, and head east on bike-friendly lanes. This route is mostly paved (about 86%) and spends a lot of time on dedicated cycleways and quiet roads, making it an easygoing ride. You’ll skirt suburban parks and a few vineyards, then cross into France—carry an ID—before a steady, not-too-steep climb toward the Savoy foothills.

It’s about 25 km with roughly 277 m of ascent, so expect a gentle but sustained uphill and a shorter descent, finishing higher than you started. Surfaces are smooth and consistent, with only brief stretches on access roads or through pedestrian areas.

You’ll finish in Cranves-Sales, perched above the Arve valley near Annemasse. On a clear day you can catch big views across the Geneva basin and toward the Alps—perfect incentive for a photo stop. Plan-les-Ouates offers calm starts and a peek at Switzerland’s horological heart; Cranves-Sales rewards you with village cafés and a relaxed Savoy vibe at the end.