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Cycle Path to Lake Annecy – Col de la Forclaz loop from Doussard

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Cycle Path to Lake Annecy – Col de la Forclaz loop from Doussard

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5.0

(10)

235

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Cycle Path to Lake Annecy – Col de la Forclaz loop from Doussard

02:00

24.6km

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: March 3, 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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3.12 km

Start of Col de la Forclaz

Highlight • Mountain Pass

From Doussard a nice, crisp ascent, which is rewarded with a great view of the lake. With the departure towards Annecy it will be a nice round trip around the lake.

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3.26 km

Cycle Path to Lake Annecy

Highlight • Cycleway

well-developed bike path on the lake

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12.5 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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Col de la Forclaz

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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17.7 km

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

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24.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

4.60 km

2.60 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.5 km

1.10 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

24°C

6°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Cycle Path to Lake Annecy – Col de la Forclaz loop from Doussard

Start of Col de la Forclaz

Cycle Path to Lake Annecy

View of Lake Annecy from Col de la Forclaz

Col de la Forclaz

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