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Cycling the Col de Plan Bois via Manigod

This pass is one of the hidden routes in the Annecy Mountains
Go and discover it – you won't be disappointed!

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A CHALLENGING BIKE TOUR ON THE SLOPES OF THE SULENS

VIA THE DELIGHTFUL, TRADITIONAL VILLAGE OF MANIGOD
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A CYCLING TOUR AWAY FROM THE CROWDS

23 km

2h00

+750 m

Level

Explore a little-used cycle route in the beautiful colours of autumn

The ascent via Manigod is the promise of peace and quiet, and magnificent scenery. You will pass through this traditional Haute-Savoie village, before continuing the ascent to the Col de Plan Bois.

At the top of the pass, you can stop at the Auberge de Plan Bois to enjoy a relaxing gourmet break overlooking La Tournette!

The climb to Manigod is less demanding than the climb via the dreaded La Frasse ascent, and it gets the sun quite early in the morning. Something to bear in mind when planning your trip!

Thônes -> Manigod -> Praz Riand -> Col de Plan Bois: Starting from the Tourist Office, turn right at the church onto the D12 towards Faverges and then the D16 towards Manigod. In Manigod, turn right towards the Col de Plan Bois and then continue. In the hamlet of Praz Riand, turn left towards the Col de Plan Bois. Follow the road to the pass.

Col de Plan Bois -> Les Clefs -> Thônes: from the pass, head south to descend to Les Clefs. Continue to Les Clefs then the D12, towards Thônes, on the right. Return to Thônes using the same route as the outbound journey.

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ROUTE PROFILE

STARTING POINT

Thônes – Centre / Tourist Office (Church)


POINTS OF INTEREST


HANDY TIPS

THE gourmet break you don’t want to miss:

Auberge de Plan Bois, the inn at the foot of the Sulens and the place to savour fabulous potato fritters (open Tuesday to Sunday. Closed from 6th November to 7th December 2022)

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