Col de la Forclaz
Annecy, France

Col de la Forclaz

Type: viewpoint

A mountain pass at 1150 meters above sea level, a 30-minute drive from the center of Annecy. The view of the entire lake from here is completely different from the one on the shore — the full 35-kilometer expanse is visible, and paragliders launching from the pass give the scene a concrete visual rhythm. At the top there are a restaurant and viewpoints with a panoramic view of the lake and surrounding mountains.

Tickets

Entry: Free

Mountain pass free to visit, no ticket required. Known as a paragliding launch site with spectacular views of Lake Annecy.

⛰️ Heads up: Hilly approach — the uphill section may add about 25 percent to the walking time to the attraction.

Parking nearby

Parking (payant)

garage/underground 🚶 2 min to the attraction (103m)

Address: 2152 Rte de Talloires, Talloires-Montmin

Nearby restaurants

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Le Balcon du Lac

Le Balcon du Lac

Closed (opens at 11:00)
⭐ 4.50 1062 reviews 19m

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Address: 2299 road, Talloires-Montmin

Phone: +33 4 50 60 70 24

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 11:00–23:00 Tuesday: 11:00–23:00 Wednesday: 11:00–23:00 Thursday: 11:00–23:00 Friday: 09:00–23:00 Saturday: 11:00–23:00 Sunday: 11:00–23:00
La Roulotte Du Col

La Roulotte Du Col

⭐ 4.60 62 reviews 27m

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Address: 5160 F Col de la Forclaz

Chalet La Pricaz

Chalet La Pricaz

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.70 3639 reviews 140m

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€€

Address: Col de la Forclaz, Talloires-Montmin

Phone: +33 4 50 60 72 61

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 12:00–17:30 Tuesday: 12:00–18:00, 19:00–22:00 Wednesday: 12:00–18:00, 19:00–22:00 Thursday: 12:00–18:00, 19:00–22:00 Friday: 12:00–18:00, 19:00–22:00 Saturday: 12:00–18:00, 19:00–22:00 Sunday: 12:00–17:30
La Ferme - Restaurant col de la Forclaz - Talloires

La Ferme - Restaurant col de la Forclaz - Talloires

Closed (opens at 10:00)
⭐ 4.70 1714 reviews 175m

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€€

Address: col de la forclaz, 14 Impasse des Tilleuls, Talloires-Montmin

Phone: +33 6 80 27 04 22

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 09:00–17:00 Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 09:00–17:00 Thursday: Closed Friday: 12:00–15:00, 19:00–22:30 Saturday: 10:00–23:00 Sunday: 10:00–15:00
L'Auberge de Montmin

L'Auberge de Montmin

Closed (opens at 12:30)
⭐ 4.90 459 reviews 335m

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Address: Col de la Forclaz, 1983, route de Talloires-Montmin, Talloires-Montmin

Phone: +33 4 50 63 85 40

Opening hours: see details
Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 12:30–14:00, 19:30–21:00 Friday: 12:30–14:00, 19:30–21:30 Saturday: 12:30–14:00, 19:30–21:00 Sunday: 12:30–14:00, 19:30–21:00