Col du Semnoz summit – Canals of Annecy Old Town loop from Annecy

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col du Semnoz summit – Canals of Annecy Old Town loop from Annecy

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Col du Semnoz summit – Canals of Annecy Old Town loop from Annecy

03:36

36.5km

1,260m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.3 km for 235 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.94 km

Basilica of the Visitation

Highlight • Parking

The Basilica of the Visitation was built on the crêt du Maure, a foothill of the Semnoz, and is visible from afar.
The basilica was built from 1909 to 1930 according to the plans of Grenoble architect Alfred-Henri Recoura, winner of the Prix de Rome, and inaugurated in 1949. It adjoins the Mother House of the Order of the Visitation, founded in 1610 by François de Sales and Jeanne de Chantal.

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17.0 km

View of Lake Annecy and the Crêt de Tertère

Highlight • Viewpoint

Breathtaking view at the top of the Somnoz pass.
Watch out for the weather, I experienced clouds and fog at the pass while the weather was fine in Annecy.

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17.1 km

Les Rochers Blancs Mountain Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Of course, when you reach the top you are thirsty!

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17.5 km

Col du Semnoz summit

Highlight • Summit

Alas sign absent during my visit. Very nice shaded climb from Annecy as you cross state forests. Only the last two kilometers are in full sun.

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35.0 km

Gardens of Europe

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Part of the cultural heritage and direct extension of the old town towards the lake.
There are many benches on the banks of the Jardins de l'Europe, and there is also a place with 270 berths.
In addition, many trees that are atypical for the Savoy have been planted here, including: a magnificent ginkgo biloba, a Virginia tulip tree, Laricio pines and giant sequoias.
There is also a bronze statue dedicated to Claude Louis Berthollet, a famous chemist born in Talloires.

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35.1 km

Halle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

From this bridge you can see the best views

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35.2 km

Palais d'Ile

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A beauty this confluence of channels on a small island

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35.5 km

Canals of Annecy Old Town

Highlight • River

The most attractive tourist part of Annecy and also the most visited.
There are many brasseries and restaurants along the canal. However, you should take the time and compare prices.

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36.5 km

End point

Train Station

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