This moderately difficult climb begins with a shaded woodland ascent to reach the Col de Leschaux (897m), followed by a descent into the Vallée du Chéran, before finishing along the western side of the Semnoz.
Direction of travel: clockwise
Landmarks and connections: Sévrier (turn off with the Circuit de Leschaux n°8); Col de Leschaux; Gruffy (turn off with the Circuit de l'Albanais n°11 and Annecy-Aix les Bains n°51).
Description:
Apart from the road that runs along the Vallée du Chéran, (the only way out of the mountains), Coeur des Bauges is defended on all sides by high ridges, of which Leschaux is the lowest. 12km long with 480m of elevation change (with an average incline of 4%) and an even profile, it is the most popular route for cycling in the Haute Savoie and is perfect for beginners. To reach the foot of the mountain (RD912), leave the Voie Verte at the Port de Sévrier and follow the departmental road n°1508 for 1.5km towards Annecy, which you will reach after making a delicate left turn. Once you cross the ridge and reach the Vallée du Chéran (RD911), look out for a right turn onto the Route d'Allèves, which will take you to Annecy. But beforehand, we recommend that you make the 2km round trip to see the impressive Abîme bridge, it's worth it!
55 km
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max. 898 m
min. 445 m
650 m
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The Tourist Office offers the following services: - sale of books for hikes around Lake Annecy (IGN, walks around the lake ...), - sale of books and DVD featuring the history of the city and surrounding sites, - sales of Gourmet Map (1 meal purchased, one free meal in 25 participating restaurants) - sale of books bus network SIBRA, - ticket sales for tours of the old town. Throughout the year, many ticket shows, concerts ...
Food market.In front of the Town hall, find your weekly market.
Cheeses producer and direct marketing. Visit of the farm in winter and visit of high mountain pasture during summer time. Visit of the cheese transformation workshop.In summer (from the beginning of June to the end of August), the Jacquot family moves to the Combe des Villards mountain pasture in the Semnoz.
Patrick, Jocelyne and Laurent Pavy will be delighted to welcome you on the farm to introduce you to the animals, their craft and taste the cheeses.
Tome des Bauges, Le Margériaz gruyere cheese, butter, cream... New: the cooperative offers online sales. To order their products and give your tastebuds a treat, access their website.Lescheraines dairy cooperative collects 7,000 litres of milk per day. Half of this milk is used to make the gruyere cheese called “Le Margériaz” and the rest is for Tome des Bauges cheese. Tome des Bauges cheese, which is very different from the Tomme de Savoie cheese, is the 39th cheese made with cows’ milk that has received the registered trademark of A.O.P. (Controlled Designation of Origin). Group tours are organised: you can see cheese being made and the cheese maturing cellars.
Sale of cheeses and local produce. Production of Tome des Bauges, vacherin and Abondance. Watch the production process from a glazed area every morning from 9-10.00 a.m.
The lake, the people, the region... You'll be amazed at the life of the Savoy people in the 19th century, next to Lake Annecy !This unusual trip back in time gives you an insight into the Savoy of yesteryear, revealed through a rich variety of scenes with costumes and traditional objects. A family adventure with games and activities, short films (F-GB) and demonstrations of bygone skills and knowledge... all making the Ecomuseum a special place for everyone to exchange and discover (commentary in French, English, German, Spanish, Italian and Dutch).
Lay your beach towel out on the grass at this recently revamped sandy beach and enjoy the peace and quiet as you gaze at Les Dents de Lanfon and Tournette Mountain.From 06/26 to 08.29, beach monitored by Lifeguards. Children's games. Showers and toilets. Snack bar and restaurant on-site. A ramp and floating loungers are available free of charge for people with reduced mobility for easier access into the water. Just a stone's throw away are the sailing and canoe and kayak clubs. Direct access from the promenade cycle path.
Phone : 04 50 45 00 33
Email : info@lac-annecy.com
Website :
www.lac-annecy.com
www.hautesavoiexperience.fr
www.savoie-mont-blanc.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/lacannecy.tourisme
From 15/04 to 31/10.
Navigable during periods of no snow cover, subject to weather conditions.
Check beforehand with the Tourist Office for up-to-date information on access conditions.
Conseil Départemental de la Haute-Savoie - 30/11/2023
www.hautesavoiexperience.fr
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