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Col de la Forclaz – Viewpoint loop from Doussard

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Col de la Forclaz – Viewpoint loop from Doussard

Moderate

4.8

(52)

551

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Col de la Forclaz – Viewpoint loop from Doussard

04:58

11.1km

740m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.73 km

View of Lake Annecy from Parc Naturel Régional du Massif des Bauges

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.91 km

View of Doussard

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shaded and a beautiful view of the lake.

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4.75 km

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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4.79 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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5.30 km

Paragliding departure

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5.51 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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10.9 km

Verthier

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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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10.9 km

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

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.58 km

1.28 km

867 m

214 m

127 m

Surfaces

8.66 km

2.13 km

187 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

30°C

13°C

26 %

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Col de la Forclaz – Viewpoint loop from Doussard

View of Lake Annecy from Parc Naturel Régional du Massif des Bauges

View of Doussard

Col de la Forclaz

View of Lake Annecy from Col de la Forclaz

Paragliding departure

Viewpoint

Verthier

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

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