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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Faverges-Seythenex

Cycle Path to Lake Annecy – Col de la Forclaz loop from Faverges-Seythenex

Bike touring routes & trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Faverges-Seythenex

Cycle Path to Lake Annecy – Col de la Forclaz loop from Faverges-Seythenex

Hard

5.0

(2)

96

riders

Cycle Path to Lake Annecy – Col de la Forclaz loop from Faverges-Seythenex

02:09

27.5km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges

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4.46 km

Cycle Path to Lake Annecy

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beautiful railway line cycle path to Annecy, along the east side initially nice cycle paths

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4.69 km

Ascent of the Col de la Forclaz de Montmin from Vésonne

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This side of the Col de la Forclaz is well worth it. The climb to Montmin is the toughest along the lakeshore.

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13.7 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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13.7 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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18.8 km

descent

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Be careful of traffic, particularly dispatch riders who bring paragliders up

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22.8 km

Start of Col de la Forclaz

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I was there in 2014, but it was annoying because all the paragliders were being flown up.

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27.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

8.02 km

385 m

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

184 m

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Lowest point (480 m)

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