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Leschaux Pass – Col du Semnoz summit loop from Saint-Jorioz

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Leschaux Pass – Col du Semnoz summit loop from Saint-Jorioz

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Leschaux Pass – Col du Semnoz summit loop from Saint-Jorioz

03:16

52.8km

1,500m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges

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2.89 km

View of Lake Annecy from the Montée de la Magne

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Regular climb with a magnificent view of the lake.

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8.95 km

Magnificent view of Lake Annecy

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On the descent you have a bird's eye view of Lake Annecy and the mountains! Pay attention to the road, it winds! :)

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13.0 km

Leschaux Pass

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It is an alpine pass at an altitude of 900 meters. Several roads provide access. A bar / restaurant can be found at the pass.

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14.4 km

Leschaux exit, panoramic view

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The slope through Leschaux to Mont Semnoiz is the most accessible of the 3 ascents. But first you must have already climbed the Col de Leschaux (alt. 897 m). It …

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26.4 km

Col du Semnoz summit

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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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26.5 km

Ascent of Semnoz (1670 m)

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27.9 km

Alpine Pastures at Crêt de Châtillon

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Arrival in superb mountain pastures at the summit of Semnoz, the Crêt de Châtillon.

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47.3 km

Climb to Puget with views of Lake Annecy

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The climb to Puget is 5.2 km long with an average gradient of 6.1%. The vertical drop is 316m.

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52.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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52.9 km

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52.9 km

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Saturday 5 September

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September 8, 2023,Going up Montée de Semnoz again

I think this mountain is simply fantastic. The perfect training mountain. Simply great to drive.

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