• Sport

Hike: Col de la Forclaz from Verthier

Start : Doussard, Nature Reserve Carpark
Starting from the carpark, head left towards Verthier hamlet. Be careful when you cross the D909a Road.

Sport Hike: Col de la Forclaz from Verthier Doussard

About

Departing from Doussard (74210)
Average length : 05h00
Total elevation gain : 690m
Vertical drop : 690m
Distance : 10.5km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Itinerary
Total elevation gain : 690m
Altitude max : 1150m
Vertical drop : 690m

Signs

Yellow Arrow on Green Background

Topoguides references

Map available at the Tourist Office les Sources du Lac d'Annecy

Further informations

Ground

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    0/ Starting from the carpark, head left towards Verthier hamlet. Be careful when you cross the D909a road.
    1/ Follow the road to the bridge. Continue until the chapel.
    2/ Take the path going behind the chapel. The path is the GR 96 and the GRP around lake Annecy.
    3/ Follow this path all the way. The slope is gentle with a few beautiful views of the lake through the trees. Go up the large easy bends, do not take the sentier du Mont-Bogon, turn left towards the Col de la Forclaz.


    The slope is gentle with a few beautiful views of the lake through the trees. Go up the large easy bends, don't take the Sentier du Mont Bogon, turn left towards the Col de la Forclaz.

    On the pass, enjoy a well-deserved break in one of the bars/restaurants of your choosing before you continue uo to the paragliding and hang gliding take-off where the view and the aerial ballet are breathtaking.

    Prices

    Free of charge.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Not adapted to strollers

    Period of practice

    All year round.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    Parking Réserve Naturelle 74210 Doussard
    Departing from : Doussard (74210)
    Latitude : 45.784952 - Longitude : 6.227144

    More informations

    Information update on 24/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme des Sources du Lac d'Annecy