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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col de la Forclaz – Lake Annecy loop from Annecy

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col de la Forclaz – Lake Annecy loop from Annecy

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Col de la Forclaz – Lake Annecy loop from Annecy

04:32

67.8km

930m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 8, 2025

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76 m in total

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.23 km

Annecy Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

The old quarters of Annecy are incredibly pretty and are always worth a visit.

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2

2.58 km

Plage des Marquisats

Beach

3

4.55 km

Panoramic View of Lake Annecy

Highlight • Other

4

5.06 km

View of Lake Annecy

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bike way around Annecy’s lake is beautiful and safe for anyone but can be super busy, avoid peak hours if you can and want to enjoy it as much …

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5

6.36 km

Plage municipale de Sevrier

Beach

6

13.8 km

Cycle tunnel

Highlight • Monument

A vestige of the old railway line connecting Annecy to Faverges, this tunnel is now dedicated to the passage of bicycles. A little atypical and really nice moment!

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7

27.0 km

Talloires

Highlight • Settlement

A charming, well-kept little town on the lake with quaint narrow streets and mountain views. Have a coffee at the bASECAMP café and bike shop and a pastry at the bakery opposite!

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8

27.5 km

View of Lake Annecy and the surrounding mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

Magnificent view of Lake Annecy and the surrounding mountains. Opposite you can see the Crêt du Bourg and the Menthon-Saint-Bernard castle.

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9

31.5 km

Le Vivier

Forest

10

37.0 km

Col de la Forclaz

Highlight • Mountain Pass

far too many vehicles on this small road, we should ask that one morning per month (eg from May to September, one Sunday morning/month from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. …

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11

61.0 km

Lake Annecy

Highlight • Lake

Very beautiful region with the lake and the mountain.

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67.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.0 km

16.9 km

2.73 km

952 m

208 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.0 km

2.78 km

857 m

109 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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