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Forclaz Pass

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Forclaz Pass

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Forclaz Pass

Recommended by 327 road cyclists out of 331

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Location: Talloires-Montmin, Annecy, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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1. Semnoz at Col de la Forclaz — Loop in the Massif des Bauges Regional Natural Park

84.4km

05:11

2,250m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Lac d'Annecy – Col de la Forclaz loop from Talloires

29.2km

01:45

750m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Lac d'Annecy – Col de la Forclaz loop from Lathuile

90.9km

05:13

2,000m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Tips

Vincent Reboul

September 13, 2023

The magnificent Col de la Forclaz has a Swiss feel. The view of Lake Annecy is absolutely superb and you will find a restaurant at the pass serving fondue and blueberry tart specialties.

Its name is appropriate and corresponds well to the idea that one has of a pass.

Forclaz in Savoyard dialect means passage in the mountains.

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Jurne

July 25, 2023

Cut in the last 3 kilometers! Road surface is top since the 2023 Tour.

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Franck Loubeyre

August 12, 2020

A bit difficult climb via Montmin, but the fun is at the top.

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doceverden

July 14, 2023

Make sure to ride up from end of Lake end as steeper and more challenging

Olaf - iamcycling

August 12, 2020

Not an easy climb from Lac d'Annecy. The last three kilometers were tough. It feels like a constant 10 percent to the summit. Therefore, it is better to start a little more carefully and leave grains for the last three kilometers.

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Eric Pinton

August 16, 2021

Very nice collar made from Talloires.

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cycliste_tricolore

July 16, 2020

POV on the Annecy lake, you can't miss it. Few souvenir boutiques and restaurant on top.

Tomy

October 18, 2022

Very nice climb but not easy via Montmin. To do absolutely.

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July 3, 2023

nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Col_de_la_Forclaz_(Frankrijk)

Laurent Campos

September 24, 2023

The last 3 kilometers are demanding with a percentage of around 11%.

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74Eric

August 12, 2025

Beautiful viewpoint at the top of the pass. From Talloire (north slope), the last 3 km are the hardest at 10%. On the Vesonne side (south slope) the climb is harder and more demanding

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Jan-Philipp Schwarz

October 3, 2023

Very nice view from above. A hearty break in the Edelweiss is recommended.

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David W

April 14, 2023

The Col de la Forclaz de Montmin is 10.5 km long with a total elevation gain of 668 m. The average slope is 6.5% with maximum slopes of 11.5%.

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Location: Talloires-Montmin, Annecy, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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Forclaz Pass

1. Semnoz at Col de la Forclaz — Loop in the Massif des Bauges Regional Natural Park

2. Lac d'Annecy – Col de la Forclaz loop from Talloires

3. Lac d'Annecy – Col de la Forclaz loop from Lathuile

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