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Col du Pré Vernet viewpoint – Mount Veyrier loop from Annecy

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col du Pré Vernet viewpoint – Mount Veyrier loop from Annecy

Hard

4.6

(13)

1,614

runners

Col du Pré Vernet viewpoint – Mount Veyrier loop from Annecy

03:24

20.6km

970m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.01 km

View of Annecy on the way up to Le Veyrier

Highlight • Other

A superb view, good for taking a short break during the climb.

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6.32 km

Col du Pré Vernet viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Protruding rock with beautiful views over Annecy and the northern part of the lake

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7.09 km

Viewpoint

7.73 km

View of Lake Annecy from the Col des Sauts

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is a pretty pass located at an altitude of 1170 meters. From there, we have a beautiful view of Annecy, the lake and the ridge line leading to Mont Veyrier and Mont Baron.

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8.00 km

Mount Veyrier

Highlight • Lake

Scenic view of the lake and accessible by foot in 1hr

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8.60 km

Mont Veyrier

Peak

9.12 km

View of Lake Annecy from Mont Baron

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is a must in the Annecy basin! Mont Baron rises to 1,299 meters above sea level, just a little higher than its neighbor, Mont Veyrier. From there, there is a superb view of the lake, Annecy, Semnoz and Entrevernes mountain in particular.

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9.82 km

View of Lake Annecy from the former cable car station

Highlight • Viewpoint

This platform marks the location of the old cable car arrival station. From here, there is an incredible view of the lake and the peaks that surround it, as well as of Parmelan and Mont Blanc. It's a great spot! Two orientation tables allow you to learn more about the mountains that surround us.

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10.9 km

Smugglers' Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At an altitude of 1,050 meters, the Col des Contrebandiers is a vast meadow that marks the intersection of several hiking trails. From there, it is possible to get to Mont Baron, Mont Baret and Veyrier-du-Lac in particular. There is also a parking lot.

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15.0 km

Ruins

17.7 km

Albigny Beach

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It is the largest beach in Annecy! It is a very pleasant place, where you can swim while having an incredible view of the peaks that surround Lake Annecy.

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20.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.60 km

4.12 km

3.93 km

2.13 km

740 m

132 m

Surfaces

5.41 km

5.23 km

4.58 km

2.40 km

2.14 km

837 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,230 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

38°C

19°C

19 %

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Col du Pré Vernet viewpoint – Mount Veyrier loop from Annecy

View of Annecy on the way up to Le Veyrier

Col du Pré Vernet viewpoint

View of Lake Annecy from the Col des Sauts

Mount Veyrier

View of Lake Annecy from Mont Baron

View of Lake Annecy from the former cable car station

Smugglers' Pass

Albigny Beach

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