Leschaux pass
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Col de Leschaux

France's highest climber

Altitude 897 m
Massif des Bauges
Département Haute-Savoie
 

Topo versant Nord

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The Col de Leschaux - 897 m - located on the eastern flank of the Semnoz, seems, according to various sources read on the web, to be the most climbed pass in France! From Sevrier on the shores of Lac d'Annecy, the climb is very rolling, offering a profile within the reach of any cyclotourist, with an average gradient of no more than 5%. In the first third of the climb, don't hesitate to take a few breaks to look back and enjoy the beautiful views over Lake Annecy.

Topo versant Sud

col de leschaux profil sud
The Col de Leschaux - 897 m - located on the eastern flank of the Semnoz, seems, according to various sources read on the web, to be the most climbed pass in France! The ascent starts from Pont Detrier, which spans the Rau de Bellecombe marking the border between Savoie and Haute-Savoie. Set in a pretty country setting, the ascent won't be too long at 7.2 km and an average gradient of 4.5% suggests that the part won't be too difficult.
 

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Alternative section Le Grand-Bornand / Lescheraines

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74 km
3 h 46 min
Difficult
The " Lake Annecy " variant of the Route des Grandes Alpes® ! We propose you a new itinerary, by the Marais pass, the Val Sulens, Faverges, the green way of the Tour du Lac d'Annecy and its cycle track, until Saint-Jorioz and the ascent of the Leschaux pass. But, you can also embellish the day, by making the loop of the pass of Plan Bois (1299 m), from Thônes. Or, by going to the Semnoz (1670 m), from the col de Leschaux. You can also choose another itinerary towards the lake, by the pass of Bluffy (630 m) and the castle of Menthon-Saint-Bernard, one of the architectural jewels of Haute-Savoie.

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