Fort de Tamié – View of Tamié Abbey loop from Faverges-Seythenex

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Fort de Tamié – View of Tamié Abbey loop from Faverges-Seythenex

Hard

riders

Fort de Tamié – View of Tamié Abbey loop from Faverges-Seythenex

03:49

41.3km

1,010m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 33.2 km for 74 m

Waypoints

Start point

Get Directions

1.12 km

Faverges Castle

Highlight • Other

Unfortunately, it can only be viewed from the outside. The château is used for events. Access, including to the courtyard, is prohibited. ⛔️🚷🚳

Translated by Google •

Tip by

10.3 km

Notre-Dame de Tamié Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The Abbey is a Cistercian-Trappist monastery founded in the 12th century. The community now has some 25 monks. The monastery cannot be visited, but the church is accessible to the …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

13.1 km

Fort de Tamié

Highlight • Castle

Built in 1872, this former military structure dominates the rocky outcrop of the Col de Tamié. It has now been transformed into a multi-activity base camp with an adventure course in the trees.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

14.1 km

Collet de Tamié

Mountain Pass

15.8 km

View of Tamié Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

Monastery located a few meters from the road. The monks make the famous cheese "le Tamié" there.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

36.0 km

Gravel Path Through Giez Golf Course

Highlight • Trail

Near Giez, this section of gravel crosses a golf course. Stay alert while enjoying the view this pleasant section offers.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

37.7 km

Start of Col de la Forclaz

Highlight • Mountain Pass

I was there in 2014, but it was annoying because all the paragliders were being flown up.

Showing Translation

Tip by

37.8 km

Cycle Path to Lake Annecy

Highlight • Cycleway

beautiful railway line cycle path to Annecy, along the east side initially nice cycle paths

Showing Translation

Tip by

38.0 km

Cycle path between Annecy and Albertville

Highlight • Other

Very nice wide and well maintained bike path. Former tracer of the train linking Alberville and Annecy. Allows you to cycle in a natural setting, far from traditional roads and cars or trucks.

Translated by Google •

Tip by