Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Col de la Forclaz (Annecy)

Col de la Forclaz (Annecy)

Col de la Forclaz de Montmin

France · Haute-Savoie

1,150m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,150m
Route length
10 km
Max gradient
10%
Hairpins
1
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

STalloires
10 km · max 10%
Col de la Forclaz (Annecy) (1,150m)
Descent
EMontmin
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Scenic pass above Lake Annecy and one of the world's most famous paragliding launch sites. Spectacular bird's-eye view over the turquoise lake.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

448m453m458m463m468m0 km5 km10 km15 km468m
146m gain
139m loss
452m → 468m → 459m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality

Hairpin Turns

1

A few tight turns to keep it interesting

When to Drive

Year-round (best: July - September)

  • Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
  • Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.

Coordinates

Summit
45.8050°N, 6.2150°E
Start (Talloires)
45.8389°N, 6.2108°E
End (Montmin)
45.7975°N, 6.2356°E
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