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

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Road cycling routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Annecy
Doussard

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

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4.8

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

05:13

90.9km

2,000m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2025

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3.65 km

Lac d'Annecy

Highlight • Lake

Lake Annecy is surrounded by mountains. There is an extensive cycle path that follows all around the lake. It can get very crowded in the summer months and is probably …

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5.86 km

Along the shore

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Very nice road mostly cycle path to go around the lake.

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7.95 km

Excellent view of the Montagne d'Entrevernes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Several pleasant spots dot the tour of the lake.

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10.8 km

View of Lake Annecy

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Magnificent view of the lake in all its length from the Col de la Forclaz.

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10.8 km

Col de la Forclaz ascent from Menthon-Saint-Bernard

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The climb is 7.5 km long. The first half is moderate, and you'd never think you were in the Alps. The second half has an average gradient of 10%, which …

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18.1 km

Forclaz Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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.

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36.2 km

Col des Esserieux

Mountain Pass

8

41.7 km

Col du Marais (843 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Marais pass is a rather accessible pass compared to other passes in the Aravis. Less known and therefore less frequented, this makes it a very pleasant little pass!

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9

54.3 km

Ascent of the Croix Fry pass

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Very nice varied racing bike area.

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75.6 km

Col des Essérieux

Mountain Pass

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90.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.3 km

14.2 km

1.75 km

1.06 km

375 m

164 m

Surfaces

86.4 km

4.07 km

339 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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