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Col de la Forclaz – Pointe de la Rochette loop from Giez

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Col de la Forclaz – Pointe de la Rochette loop from Giez

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Col de la Forclaz – Pointe de la Rochette loop from Giez

03:44

23.6km

1,110m

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: June 22, 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

Bus stop

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3.81 km

Verthier

Highlight • Settlement

Verthier is a pretty little village at the foot of the mountains. There are buildings with the charm of yesteryear. It is very pleasant to stroll through its flowery streets.

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6.21 km

View of Lake Bourget

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Nice point of view with a bench to land.

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8.45 km

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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8.47 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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8.98 km

Paragliding departure

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10.4 km

Pointe de la Rochette

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It is a nice summit, at 1491 meters above sea level. From there, we have a beautiful view of the Tournette, the Dents de Lanfon, the Massif des Bauges and Lake Annecy.

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12.6 km

Aulp Pass

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Nice passage in the middle of the pastures with a view of the Rocher du Roux.

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13.7 km

Les Prés Ronds

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Starting point for hikes to the cottage Aulp and the summit of the Tournette.

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23.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.81 km

6.40 km

4.29 km

3.02 km

2.00 km

108 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

5.11 km

3.99 km

2.26 km

795 m

372 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,460 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

27°C

11°C

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Col de la Forclaz – Pointe de la Rochette loop from Giez

Verthier

View of Lake Bourget

Col de la Forclaz

View of Lake Annecy from Col de la Forclaz

Paragliding departure

Pointe de la Rochette

Aulp Pass

Les Prés Ronds

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