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Crossing the Semnoz – Cycling Route

Crossing the Semnoz – Cycling Route

Details of the cycling route

Distance

51 km

Positive elevation gain

1250 m

Duration

2h45

Difficulty

Expert

Max altitude

1654 m

Opening periods

From 15/04 to 31/10.
Accessible outside the snow season and depending on weather conditions. Please check in advance with the Tourist Office to find out the current access conditions.

Description de l'itinéraire

This route takes you up Semnoz from the north side and back down via the Col de Leschaux, for an athletic traverse of this summit with breathtaking panoramas—if you still have any breath left! Semnoz, the “mountain of the people of Annecy,” has even hosted a Tour de France summit finish!
It is one of the very first “major climbs” in Haute-Savoie, according to the Club des Cent Cols, experts in the field! Comparable to the Col de la Ramaz or the southern ascent of the Col de Joux-Plane.
Direction of travel: counterclockwise.

Poulette's advice

Be in good shape for the direct ascent variant via Quintal, which features sections at 10.5% and 11.5%.
Poulette's advice