Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France
Col de la Forclaz de Montmin
D42Talloires-Montmin to Faverges-Seythenex
The D42 crests at 1,147 m above Lake Annecy’s eastern shore, a balcony over the water so open that paragliders use the summit as a launch pad.
Col de la Forclaz de Montmin stands at 1147 m 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 runs13.0 mi · point to point
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Character
Corners
busiest around mile 8Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%443.4 – 1,151.9 mFrom the road
Points of interest2 stops
- Montagne du VillardViewpoint9.9 mi in
- Belvédère du Rochet ChenaletViewpoint8.3 mi in
Hazards
- Busy paragliding viewpoint
- Narrow descents
- Summer tourist traffic
Sources
“The fabulous view from the Col de la Forclaz requires stopping there if only to admire the landscape and take a few photos.”
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