Bluffy Pass – View of the Dents de Lanfon loop from Annecy

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Bluffy Pass – View of the Dents de Lanfon loop from Annecy

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Bluffy Pass – View of the Dents de Lanfon loop from Annecy

02:49

53.0km

910m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Start point

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1.09 km

Cycle path with the best views of Lake Annecy

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Classic route around the lake.
Very busy track in the summer season, particularly on the shore on the Sévrier side.

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11.7 km

Bluffy Pass

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It is a road pass, located at an altitude of 630 meters. There is a nice view of the teeth of Lanfon.

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14.1 km

View of the Dents de Lanfon

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Small mountain range overlooking Lake Annecy.

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15.0 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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15.0 km

Col de la Forclaz ascent from Menthon-Saint-Bernard

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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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22.3 km

Col de la Forclaz

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Located at an altitude of 1150 meters, the Col de la Forclaz offers a superb plunging view of Lake Annecy and the peaks that surround it. An incredible spot!

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22.3 km

Ascent of the Col de la Forclaz de Montmin from Vésonne

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This side of the Col de la Forclaz is well worth it. The climb to Montmin is the toughest along the lakeshore.

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40.3 km

Viewpoint

50.3 km

Greenway along the shore of Lake Annecy

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It is probably one of the most beautiful greenways in France! It offers incredible views of the lake with turquoise waters and the mountains. Along the slope, you will find …

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53.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

25.7 km

255 m

241 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.3 km

2.48 km

168 m

152 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Comments

June 21, 2023,Lac de Annecy mit Col de la Forclaz

Loop around the Lac de Annecy with a hairpin bend over the Col de la Forclaz. There are a few passes with this name, this one is not so famous...
From the campsite head towards Annecy. The cycle path runs partly on an old railway line and is therefore quite flat. He is wonderfully developed, in between there are many …

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August 25, 2025,Nach Sevrier

A superb tour. First on the bike highway to Annecy, then turning left onto a quiet side road to Bluffy, a short descent followed by a 7 km climb, a 4 km moderate 4-6% gradient, and then a 3 km 10% gradient. At the pass, fantastic views of the lake await. A great descent, with two 13% gradients. All in …

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