Lake Annecy - East Shore – Col de la Forclaz loop from Saint-Jorioz

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Lake Annecy - East Shore – Col de la Forclaz loop from Saint-Jorioz

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Lake Annecy - East Shore – Col de la Forclaz loop from Saint-Jorioz

03:27

51.4km

860m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 13.9 km for 377 m

Closed: • September 14, 2026-December 18, 2026 (otherwise open)

After 15.8 km for 551 m

Closed: • September 14, 2026-December 18, 2026 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.6 km

Beach

15.3 km

Lake Annecy - East Shore

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake with great mountain panoramas

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15.8 km

Lake Annecy Tour

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful lake, beautiful bike path, packed on Sundays.

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22.1 km

View of Lake Annecy and Talloires

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful view, especially at sunset.

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28.0 km

Col de la Forclaz

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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28.0 km

View of Lake Annecy from Col de la Forclaz

Highlight • Viewpoint

Col de la Forclaz overlooking Lake Annecy and paragliding.

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44.1 km

Historic locomotive

Highlight • Monument

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

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46.0 km

Cycle tunnel

Highlight • Monument

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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49.9 km

L'Abri Cyclette

Highlight • Cafe

Super nice spot for a little coffee or lunch break without having to stray from the greenway. Large terrace, good atmosphere, quite ideal place to meet other cyclists and regain strength!

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51.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

17.8 km

2.61 km

550 m

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.2 km

1.88 km

1.06 km

200 m

186 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

May 24, 2024,5. Boucle d'enduro du Pointe de la Rochette depuis Lac Annecy

5th tour in six days 😅. We were a bit out of breath. Then we got caught in the rain at the end ⛈️.
It was still very nice 👍.

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September 19, 2022,Col de la Forclaz nochmals ( nur wegen der leckeren Crêpes)

Today we drove over the Col de la Forclaz once more. This time from the other side, which is a little less steep. Unfortunately, the snack bar with the delicious crêpes was closed. Nevertheless, it was worth just watching the paragliders take off.

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June 6, 2025,Von Doussard über den Gleitschirmpass zur schönsten Aussicht über den Seen.

For the third time in my 14-day vacation, I easily climbed the steep pass in first gear. 😁
The view was worth it every time.
A short final tour to be back in the valley in time for lunch.
Through the Bauges without a Bosch

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