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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col du Semnoz summit – Leschaux Pass loop from Les Déserts

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col du Semnoz summit – Leschaux Pass loop from Les Déserts

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Col du Semnoz summit – Leschaux Pass loop from Les Déserts

06:30

109km

2,770m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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After 42.5 km for 263 m

After 46.3 km for 177 m

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5.99 km

Col de Plainpalais

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Plainpalais rises to an altitude of 1,174 meters. It connects Chambéry to Lescherains in the heart of the Bauges massif.

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2

30.7 km

Magnificent view of Lake Annecy

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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38.2 km

Ruins

Ruins

42.6 km

Plage municipale de Sevrier

Beach

5

45.6 km

Greenway along the shore of Lake Annecy

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

It is probably one of the most beautiful greenways in France! It offers incredible views of the lake with turquoise waters and the mountains. Along the slope, you will find …

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46.4 km

Plage des Marquisats

Beach

50.8 km

Forêt du Crêt du Maure

Forest

8

64.3 km

View of Lake Annecy and the Crêt de Tertère

Highlight • Viewpoint

Breathtaking view at the top of the Somnoz pass.
Watch out for the weather, I experienced clouds and fog at the pass while the weather was fine in Annecy.

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64.9 km

Col du Semnoz summit

Highlight • Summit

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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76.9 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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11

78.3 km

Leschaux Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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12

100 km

Plainpalais Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Plainpalais from Chambéry is 16.2 km long with a total drop of 903 m. The average gradient is 5.57% with maximum gradients of 10.4%.

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109 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

97.9 km

7.98 km

1.33 km

1.04 km

492 m

417 m

Surfaces

108 km

660 m

528 m

149 m

127 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (450 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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