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Col de Tamié via secret back roads

An alternative route up the Tamié pass, away from the crowds

A CYCLING ITINERARY THAT EXPLORES THE BAUGES MOUNTAINS

IN SEARCH OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE
© Cols for cyclists
AN UNDULATING CYCLE ROUTE

24 km

2h

+620 m

Level

Cycle to the Tamié Abbey to meet the Trappist monks

Follow hidden tracks and secret back roads for a gentle climb up to the Col de Tamié

Explore the beautiful landscapes, history and heritage of this small valley on a peaceful ride in the Bauges mountains, far from the crowds.

An undulating itinerary starting in the centre of Faverges-Seythenex.

Faverges-Seythenex -> Col de Tamié: from the Tourist Office, take the D12 road towards Col de Tamié. As you leave the hamlet of Frontenex, turn right just after the bridge to head towards “Val de Tamié”. Follow signs for the “Circuit de Tamié” cycle route (no. 48) back to the D12. Turn left, still on the D12 which then becomes the D201c, and continue to the Col de Tamié.
Col de Tamié -> Seythenex: at the pass, backtrack to the D201c road, direction Faverges. About 1 km from the pass, turn left to go to Tamié Abbey and back, then go left on the D201c towards Annecy. Just after the intersection with the outward itinerary, turn left onto Route des Caillets, towards  Gîte du Pas de l’Ours, and follow this road to Seythenex.
Seythenex -> Faverges-Seythenex: cross the square outside the town hall (“Mairie”), then turn right onto Route des Grottes. Continue until you reach the D12. Turn left and follow the D12 back to Faverges-Seythenex.

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© Savoie Mont Blanc- Lansard

ROUTE PROFILE

STARTING POINT

Faverges-Seythenex – Centre / Tourist Office


POINTS OF INTEREST


HANDY TIPS

Places to spend the night in Faverges-Seythenex:

  • Florimont Hotel in Saint Ferréol
  • Champ Tillet campsite in Marlens Val de Chaise
  • Val de Tamié campsite

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