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Col de Plan Bois via Manigod - Cycling itinerary
Description
Don't be fooled by the low profile of this Col de Plan Bois. Less demanding than the ascent via the dreaded La Frasse slope, the climb via Manigod is a guarantee of tranquillity and sumptuous scenery on the slopes of Montagne de Sulens.
The village of Manigod has retained all its typical Haut-Savoyard charm, and the Plan Bois pass with its inn invites you to take a contemplative break.
Cycling tip:
Take into account the exposure of the climb to Manigod, which gets the sun quite early in the morning.
To eat at Col de Plan Bois :
At the Auberge de Plan Bois, at the foot of the Sulens, try the local specialty: potato fritters.
Technical Information
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Additional information
Tips
Annecy Mountains topo-guide, on sale for €5 at the Thônes Cœur des Vallées Tourist Office and on the website.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de Thônes Cœur des Vallées - 13/03/2026
www.thonescoeurdesvallees.com
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Environments
Mountain location
Open period
All year round daily.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 02 00 26
Email : infos@thonescoeurdesvallees.com
Website : https://www.thonescoeurdesvallees.com
Type of land
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Location complements
Departure from the Tourist Office, opposite the church.
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Annecy Mountains topo-guide, on sale for €5 at the Thônes Cœur des Vallées Tourist Office and on the website.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1. Thônes > Manigod > Praz Riand > Col de Plan Bois: from the Tourist Office, turn right at the church onto the D12, then the D16 towards Manigod. In Manigod, turn right towards Col de Plan Bois, continuing in this direction. At the hamlet of Praz Riand, turn left towards Col de Plan Bois. Continue up to the pass.
2. Col de Plan Bois > Les Clefs > Thônes: from the pass, turn south down to Les Clefs. Join Les Clefs, then turn right onto the D12 towards Thônes. Return to Thônes by the same route as the outward journey.
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