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Leschaux Pass – Semnoz ascent loop from Albens

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Leschaux Pass – Semnoz ascent loop from Albens

Hard

4.8

(10)

348

riders

Leschaux Pass – Semnoz ascent loop from Albens

05:46

77.9km

1,690m

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: April 21, 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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Start point

Train Station

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28.2 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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28.5 km

Semnoz Climb

Highlight • Climb

41.0 km

Semnoz ascent

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Climbing Semnoz by bike is an unforgettable experience. The views are well worth the effort.

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41.7 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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45.1 km

View of Lake Annecy from Semnoz

Highlight • Viewpoint

Super fun descent!! Really long and the road is really swoopy and fun. Completely worth the climb up. Plus view of Annecy lake in a lay-by!

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49.1 km

Quintal crossroad

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Famous Quintal crossroad at 1000m turn left to join the gravel section to go up to the Semnoz through an alternative groad or down to Annecy

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60.4 km

View of the Massif des Bauges near Gruffy

Highlight • Viewpoint

63.7 km

Bridge and swimming spot on the Chéran

Highlight • River

76.7 km

Forêt Domaniale de la Deysse

Forest

77.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.9 km

2.05 km

1.40 km

241 m

206 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

73.2 km

2.46 km

2.30 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,660 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

27°C

8°C

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Leschaux Pass – Semnoz ascent loop from Albens

Leschaux Pass

Semnoz Climb

Semnoz ascent

Col du Semnoz summit

View of Lake Annecy from Semnoz

Quintal crossroad

View of the Massif des Bauges near Gruffy

Bridge and swimming spot on the Chéran

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