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Col de la Forclaz – Viewpoint loop from Lathuile

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Col de la Forclaz – Viewpoint loop from Lathuile

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Col de la Forclaz – Viewpoint loop from Lathuile

07:46

21.0km

900m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 11.6 km for 2.41 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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339 m

Doussard Beach

Highlight • Beach

Doussard Beach is located at the very end of Lake Annecy. A beautiful place to swim or simply see the body of water stretching out its entire length, in the middle of the mountains.

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6.04 km

View of Doussard

Highlight • Viewpoint

shaded and a beautiful view of the lake.

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6.88 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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7.62 km

Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here, we have a nice view of Lake Annecy, as well as the Bauges peaks, the Dents de Lanfon and the Tournette.

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8.10 km

Montmin paragliding take-off zone

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It is one of the major paragliding spots in France. Here, we have the opportunity to see a good number of paragliders take off. That's really nice !

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9.32 km

Col du Forclaz Tour - Aulp Farm

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Great hike. Summer, late morning. A bit chilly at times. 2 or 3 difficult sections. Good physical condition required.

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18.7 km

Verthier

Highlight • Settlement

Verthier is a pretty little village at the foot of the mountains. There are buildings with the charm of yesteryear. It is very pleasant to stroll through its flowery streets.

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18.8 km

Bridge Over the Stream in Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges

Highlight • Bridge

21.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.36 km

5.85 km

3.60 km

2.16 km

1.78 km

261 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

4.25 km

2.50 km

1.66 km

1.25 km

359 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,270 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

25°C

9°C

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Col de la Forclaz – Viewpoint loop from Lathuile

Doussard Beach

View of Doussard

Col de la Forclaz

Viewpoint

Montmin paragliding take-off zone

Col du Forclaz Tour - Aulp Farm

Verthier

Bridge Over the Stream in Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges

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