Col du Semnoz summit – Chalet de Bénévent loop from Les Alpages

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Col du Semnoz summit – Chalet de Bénévent loop from Les Alpages

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Col du Semnoz summit – Chalet de Bénévent loop from Les Alpages

02:15

19.1km

740m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 10.6 km for 656 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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34 m

Le Courant d'Ere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect spot to pause if you’ve climbed up from Col de Leschaux

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1.06 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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3.04 km

Crêt de la Grande Danne

Highlight • Summit

4.79 km

Beautiful trails to the lake

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7.06 km

Chalet de Bénévent

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The Bénévent chalet marks the intersection to go to the summit of Semnoz. It's a nice setting for a little break.

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15.0 km

View of Lake Annecy from Semnoz

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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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17.8 km

View of Lake Annecy and the Crêt de Tertère

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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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18.0 km