What to see
At Morens and Republic bridges, look at the canals and water-control structures. Downstream, former paper-making sites gain new urban uses. La Turbine adds science exhibitions in Cran-Gevrier
How to walk
Start at Palais de l’Île and follow the Thiou downstream towards Saint-Joseph Island. Continue past Pont-Neuf Church and the footbridge to Papeteries and La Turbine. Urban streets connect some riverside sections
Map and stops
The numbered markers match the stops below. A marker does not guarantee an open entrance
Access: Approach or exterior view; admission to the interior is not confirmed
Palais de l'Île
Stone former prison building in the middle of the Thiou
Check current exhibitions and tickets; indoor visit time is separate from walking
Show on the city map ↗Morens Bridge
Historic stone crossing over the Thiou between old-town streets
View from the permitted approach; interiors may require a ticket
Show on the city map ↗Republic Bridge
Thiou crossing beside the historic water-control system
View from the permitted approach; interiors may require a ticket
Show on the city map ↗St Joseph Island
Green island in the Thiou within the former industrial district
Use open paths and follow signs around closed areas
Show on the city map ↗St Étienne du Pont-Neuf Church
Church on the Thiou corridor towards Cran-Gevrier
Check the open entrance and service times; remain quiet inside
Show on the city map ↗Grand Thiou Footbridge
Footbridge over the Thiou in a regenerated industrial district
Stop clear of the main passage and stay behind barriers
Show on the city map ↗Papeteries Park
Park beside the former paper works in Cran-Gevrier
View from the permitted approach; interiors may require a ticket
Show on the city map ↗La Turbine Centre
Cultural complex with science exhibitions in Cran-Gevrier
Check current exhibitions and tickets; indoor visit time is separate from walking
Show on the city map ↗
Before the walk
- Check La Turbine’s exhibitions; former factory buildings are not automatically open museums
- Stay on open riverside paths; closed factory yards are not shortcuts
Check hours, tickets and access with each venue. Barriers may change the track and queues may add time. Accessibility has not been surveyed on site
Questions before the walk
How can the walk be shortened?
Finish at St Joseph Island and skip the remaining track. This is a shorter one-way option; returning to the start is separate
How long does the walking section take?
3.7 km, about 55 minutes at the assumed walking speed of 4.2 km/h. Sightseeing, photographs and indoor visits are extra
Sources and verification
Written by walkymap from remotely checked sources. No on-site walk is claimed
Lake Annecy Tourist Office — The old town of Annecy ·
Lake Annecy Tourist Office — Annecy town walks ·
© OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Track geometry and distance are from the route dataset
Elevation estimate: Mapterhorn. Terrain model; stairs and small changes in level may be missed
