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Col de la Forclaz – Viewpoint loop from Doussard

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Col de la Forclaz – Viewpoint loop from Doussard

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4.8

(57)

595

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Col de la Forclaz – Viewpoint loop from Doussard

05:02

11.3km

740m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.73 km

View of Lake Annecy from Parc Naturel Régional du Massif des Bauges

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.91 km

View of Doussard

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shaded and a beautiful view of the lake.

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4.74 km

Col de la Forclaz

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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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4.90 km

Col du Forclaz Tour - Aulp Farm

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Great hike. Summer, late morning. A bit chilly at times. 2 or 3 difficult sections. Good physical condition required.

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5.79 km

Viewpoint

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Here, we have a nice view of Lake Annecy, as well as the Bauges peaks, the Dents de Lanfon and the Tournette.

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11.1 km

Verthier

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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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11.2 km

Bridge Over the Stream in Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges

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11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.57 km

1.54 km

892 m

214 m

127 m

Surfaces

8.66 km

2.35 km

187 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 5 August

24°C

9°C

23 %

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Comments

June 30, 2022,🇫🇷 Talloires-Montmin Abstieg auf dem Fernwanderweg Col de la Forclaz

The short hike this morning wasn't quite enough for me, so I descended the 700 meters from the wonderful Edelweiß viewpoint. The beautiful path, all the way down through the forest, so it is also easy to walk on in summer. Again, after the rain it can get pretty slippery and therefore dangerous. The path is very narrow, sideways it …

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Col de la Forclaz – Viewpoint loop from Doussard

View of Lake Annecy from Parc Naturel Régional du Massif des Bauges

View of Doussard

Col de la Forclaz

Great view

Col du Forclaz Tour - Aulp Farm

Viewpoint

Verthier

Bridge Over the Stream in Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges

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