Col de la Forclaz Bike Climb - PJAMM Cycling

11.2
PDI
4.5 mi
DISTANCE
1,725 ft
GAINED
7.3 %
AVG. GRADE

FULL CLIMB STATS

Page Contributor(s): Ard Oostra, Montreux, Switzerland

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One of two fantastic climbs at Lake Annecy.

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CLIMB SUMMARY

Climbing Col de la Forclaz from Perroix

Ride 7.2 kilometers gaining 526 meters at 7.3% average grade.

This climb to Col de la Forclaz begins near beautiful Lac d’Annecy and climbs into the Alps.  It has been included in the Tour de France 8 times between 1948 and 2023 and is commonly a category 1 climb.

Spectacular views of Lac d’Annecy during the first part of the climb.

Short tunnel at kilometer 1

Kilometer markers along the route.

Dusk is a beautiful time to descend Col de la Forclaz.

Finish.

Thank you Ard Oostra!!