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Cycle tunnel – Col de la Forclaz loop from Saint-Jorioz

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Cycle tunnel – Col de la Forclaz loop from Saint-Jorioz

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Cycle tunnel – Col de la Forclaz loop from Saint-Jorioz

03:02

42.4km

830m

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: June 18, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges

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3.43 km

Cycle tunnel

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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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8.69 km

Valley views

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Beautiful cycle path with mountain views,
Railway line cycle path.

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21.0 km

View of Lake Annecy from Col de la Forclaz

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Col de la Forclaz overlooking Lake Annecy and paragliding.

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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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26.1 km

descent

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Be careful of traffic, particularly dispatch riders who bring paragliders up

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35.0 km

On the Annecy greenway

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Beautiful railway cycle path and beautiful lake.

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37.0 km

Historic locomotive

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Old locomotive dating from 1911, when the cycle path was a train line connecting Annecy to Albertville.

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39.4 km

Le Bon Wagon Café – View of Lake Annecy and Duingt Castle

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Beautiful cycle path with lake view
Former railway line as a cycle path and great reuse.

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42.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

17.4 km

1.28 km

1.15 km

531 m

Surfaces

40.9 km

1.28 km

262 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

29°C

13°C

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Comments

September 15, 2023,Annecy exploring with Ali 🍕

We wanted to hike up to La Tournette, so pedalled up to Montmin to start our walk. Quite the climb!
Lovely riding around Lake Annecy, Col de la Forclaz ticked off and ride finished with a pizza on the waterfront.

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Cycle tunnel – Col de la Forclaz loop from Saint-Jorioz

Cycle tunnel

Valley views

View of Lake Annecy from Col de la Forclaz

Col de la Forclaz

descent

On the Annecy greenway

Historic locomotive

Le Bon Wagon Café – View of Lake Annecy and Duingt Castle

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