Col de la Forclaz de Montmin
D42Talloires-Montmin to Faverges-Seythenex · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Distance3.5mi · 5.6 km
Drive time7 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
MountainLakesForest
Balcony pass with sweeping views over Lake Annecy.
Col de la Forclaz de Montmin stands at 1147m on the eastern side of Lake Annecy, linking Montmin with the Faverges valley near Vesonne via the D42. The road is known for its panoramic balcony over the lake and is one of Europe's best-known paragliding launch sites. Mind the busy summit car park, narrow descents and slow tourist traffic in summer.
Where it runs
Talloires-MontminStart · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Faverges-SeythenexEnd · France
Character
Corners14bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient12%≈ 1-in-8
Hairpins2tight bends
Climb44 mtotal ascent
Summit1025 mhighest point · 3363 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
524 m rangeKnow before you go
- Busy paragliding viewpoint
- Narrow descents
- Summer tourist traffic
Sources
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