Col de la Forclaz – Lake Annecy - East Shore loop from Doussard

Col de la Forclaz – Lake Annecy - East Shore loop from Doussard

Hard

4.6

(14)

146

riders

Col de la Forclaz – Lake Annecy - East Shore loop from Doussard

03:08

39.7km

1,230m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: October 1, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 33.7 km for 551 m

Closed: • September 14, 2026-December 18, 2026 (otherwise open)

After 35.8 km for 377 m

Closed: • September 14, 2026-December 18, 2026 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.8 km

Col de l'Aulp

Mountain Pass

19.2 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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28.0 km

View of Lake Annecy and Talloires

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful view, especially at sunset.

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31.1 km

Talloires

Highlight • Settlement

A charming, well-kept little town on the lake with quaint narrow streets and mountain views. Have a coffee at the bASECAMP café and bike shop and a pastry at the bakery opposite!

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31.9 km

Excellent view of the Montagne d'Entrevernes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Several pleasant spots dot the tour of the lake.

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33.5 km

Along the shore

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Very nice road mostly cycle path to go around the lake.

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34.2 km

Lake Annecy Tour

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful lake, beautiful bike path, packed on Sundays.

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34.7 km

Lake Annecy - East Shore

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake with great mountain panoramas

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36.2 km

Lake Annecy

Highlight • Lake

Lake Annecy is surrounded by mountains. There is an extensive cycle path that follows all around the lake. It can get very crowded in the summer months and is probably …

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39.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

8.54 km

7.13 km

6.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

4.37 km

4.24 km

3.26 km

551 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,410 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

8°C

1°C

15 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

September 29, 2024,Col de la Forclaz

To escape the bad weather that had been forecast, we ended up in the Annecy area. Today we wanted to take advantage of the nice weather and go on a tour. Cath found a gravel tour on Komoot and so we started with the template.

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