A day trip around Lake Annecy, between turquoise shores and alpine roads. Climb the Col de Leschaux and then the Col de la Forclaz to admire spectacular panoramic views and enjoy the alpine atmosphere, combining effort, beauty and zenitude....
* Route details:
Departure from: La Giettaz – Flumet – Héry sur Ugine – Ugine – Doussard – St Jorioz – Col de Leschaux – Sévrier – Annecy – Talloires – Col de La Forclaz – Giez – Ugine – Héry sur Ugine – Flumet – La Giettaz: 147km/2815m+
* Challenging sections:
2 difficulties:
- Col de Leschaux via Saint-Jorioz (scenic route)
A steady and pleasant climb from Saint-Jorioz (approx. 11km with a 700m elevation gain). The gradient varies between 5 and 7%, with a few steeper sections. The road, which is not very busy, winds through lush green countryside and offers superb views of Lake Annecy and Les Bauges. Perfect for warming up before the big passes, with a generally good surface and a profile without any pitfalls.
- Col de la Forclaz via Talloires
A real test for your calves: 8.5 km with an elevation gain of around 700 m, giving an average gradient of 8%. The first few kilometres through Talloires are already demanding, then the slope gets much steeper after Verel (10–11% gradients). The reward: an exceptional view of Lake Annecy from the summit, often ranked among the most beautiful views in the Alps.
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Departure from: La Giettaz – Flumet – Héry sur Ugine – Ugine – Doussard – St Jorioz – Col de Leschaux – Sévrier – Annecy – Talloires – Col de La Forclaz – Giez – Ugine – Héry sur Ugine – Flumet – La Giettaz: 147km/2815m+
* Challenging sections:
2 difficulties:
- Col de Leschaux via Saint-Jorioz (scenic route)
A steady and pleasant climb from Saint-Jorioz (approx. 11km with a 700m elevation gain). The gradient varies between 5 and 7%, with a few steeper sections. The road, which is not very busy, winds through lush green countryside and offers superb views of Lake Annecy and Les Bauges. Perfect for warming up before the big passes, with a generally good surface and a profile without any pitfalls.
- Col de la Forclaz via Talloires
A real test for your calves: 8.5 km with an elevation gain of around 700 m, giving an average gradient of 8%. The first few kilometres through Talloires are already demanding, then the slope gets much steeper after Verel (10–11% gradients). The reward: an exceptional view of Lake Annecy from the summit, often ranked among the most beautiful views in the Alps.
Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Type of land : Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Groups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 12 Maximum number of people
