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Col du Semnoz summit – Leschaux Pass loop from Saint-Jorioz

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col du Semnoz summit – Leschaux Pass loop from Saint-Jorioz

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Col du Semnoz summit – Leschaux Pass loop from Saint-Jorioz

06:18

103km

2,850m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1.28 km

Ruins

Ruins

2

8.76 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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3

16.8 km

Route Towards Bellecombe-en-Bauges

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A pretty little road in the Bauges, where there is very little traffic and with pretty views

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4

27.7 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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5

39.7 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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6

39.8 km

Ascent of Semnoz (1670 m)

Highlight • Summit

7

40.3 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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62.3 km

Forêt du Crêt du Maure

Forest

9

77.8 km

Alpine Pastures at Crêt de Châtillon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Arrival in superb mountain pastures at the summit of Semnoz, the Crêt de Châtillon.

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10

89.7 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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B

103 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

97.4 km

2.49 km

2.14 km

585 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

103 km

134 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,660 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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Thursday 8 October

14°C

7°C

16 %

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Comments

July 25, 2024,Semnoz

More details on this tour with description, photos and tips: switchback.alpsinsight.com/cycling/le-semnoz-annecy

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