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Semnoz Gravel : 52km +1350m

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Start/Finish

Annecy

Distance

52km

Elevation gain

+1350m

Time

3h10

Best seasons

autumn, spring & summer

Difficulty

3/5*

Physical & technical

The access to the gravel trails is quick and easy from the lake. If you prefer to come with your car, there is the possibility to park at the beginning of the gravel trails. The first trails are quite steep to the extent that you may even get overtaken by trail runners! Find your pace and don’t give up, this first part is the toughest.

After getting your heart rate up and warming up your legs, you’ll have some rest on a flatter paths and some sections on the Semnoz road.

You will be immersed in the middle of the forest, which will occasionally offer glimpses of the neighboring peaks in the area.

The last 3-4 kilometers will be on the road to reach the summit of the Semnoz and take a break at the restaurant Les Rochers Blancs, or simply refill your water bottles before starting the descent.

Note: As with any mountain climb outside of summer, make sure to bring a windbreaker for the summit and the descent.

The end of this route is done on the road. I have tried some paths in the descent of Leschaux, but they are way too technical, more suitable for mountain biking than gravel biking. If you know of any gravel descent, feel free to share it in the comments 🙂

Parking

free parking 

Near the itinerary
Best Addresses

(*tested)

COFFE SHOP & BRUNCH

Duingt

Le Bon Wagon*

Coffee, brunch, repair workshop, and sale of ASSOS clothing

Annecy

Slake Coffee*

coffee, brunch 
Annecy

Le Bar Roux D'Heure*

Coffee, brunch

Annecy

Brume*

Computer-free café

Annecy

Mylk Tea Café*

coffee, brunch 
Annecy

Hiatus Coffee*

Coffee, brunch

Annecy

Matchy Cyclist House*

Coffee, Matchy shop

Manigod

Lo garâjo*

Café and bar, decor, gourmet grocery, and cellar

RESTAURANTS

Annecy

La Filaterie*

Food Court

Annecy, Pringy & Sévrier

L'Amnésie*

bières, cocktails, burgers, pizzas, salades, blind tests,..

Annecy

Canailles Street Food*

Inside the New Galleries Street Food

Annecy, Pringy & Sévrier

Woodstock Garden*

burger, tapas, beers, wine. beer garden. outside

Talloires

Auberge du Père Bise*

By chef Jean Sulpice

Annecy

Pura Vida*

bowls, healthy food

Annecy

Les Glacier des Alpes*

The best ice-creams 😉

Annecy

The Little Italy*

pizzeria

Annecy

La Voglia*

pizzeria

ACCOMODATIONS

Annecy

Hôtel Le Pélican

Hôtel 

Doussard

Hygge Lodge

Bed & breakfast, spa

ACTIVITIES

Annecy

Mont Veyrier*

Trail running. View on Annecy's Lake

SUNSET SPOT***

La Magne

Col de la Cochette*

Trail running. View on Annecy's Lake

SUNSET SPOT***

Annecy

Le Semnoz*

Explore the Semnoz through its numerous trails and reach the summit to admire a 360° panorama of the surrounding mountains and the Mont Blanc!

Annecy

Annecy Old City Center

Explore the medieval historic center of the old town of Annecy.

Lovagny

Les Gorges du Fier

Discover this canyon with a walkway fixed in the rock at a height of over 25 meters!
Lac d'Annecy

Wakesurf, diving, snorkling, stand-up paddle, ...

A wide range of water activities awaits you on Lake Annecy!

Specialités Culinaires

  • La Tartiflette

  • La Croziflette

  • Les Diots
  • La Raclette

  • Le Berthoud
  • Fondue savoyarde

  • Le Farçon
  • La Tarte aux Myrtilles

  • Les fromages : le Reblochon, la Tomme des Bauges, le Beaufort, l'Abondance, le Chevrotin, l'Emmental de Savoie, la Tomme de Savoie

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