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Mercury to Annecy Circular Route - Mountain Edition


A road cycling route starting from Mercury

A challenging road cycling route through mountainous landscapes

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Starting near Mercury, this road cycling route takes you through mountainous terrain and offers challenging climbs. Montailleur provides picturesque rural views while the village of Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny offers a charming atmosphere. The Col du Frêne is a highlight of this route, offering a demanding climb with breathtaking mountain scenery. As you approach Allèves, you'll experience beautiful mountain landscapes, and the Pic de Bange offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks. Entrelacs provides a peaceful stop along the route, and Rumilly showcases the beauty of the region. The route passes through the vibrant city of Annecy, known for its charming canals and stunning lake. The popular viewpoint of Visitation offers panoramic vistas of Annecy and the surrounding mountains. Doussard is another highlight, known for its picturesque lake views. Roc de Viuz rewards cyclists with breathtaking views, and the Col de Tamié provides a challenging climb with stunning mountain panoramas. As you cycle below the Col de Tamié, you'll enjoy the scenic beauty of the Sous le Col area. This mountainous edition of the Mercury to Annecy circular route is a challenging and unforgettable journey through breathtaking landscapes.

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142 km
2732 m
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Highlights on the route

Start: Plancherine Village center
Mercury: Challenging climbs and stunning mountain views in Rhône-Alpes, France.
Mercury is a town located in the region of Rhône-Alpes, France. From a cyclist's perspective, Mercury offers a mix of challenging climbs and scenic routes that are suitable for road cycling. The surrounding mountains provide breathtaking views and thrilling descents for cyclists to enjoy. One of the well-known cycling spots nearby is the Col de la Colombière, a challenging climb often included in professional races. With its mountainous terrain and stunning landscapes, Mercury is a great destination for road cyclists seeking a thrilling and rewarding experience.
MontailleurVillage
Montailleur offers picturesque rural views and peaceful surroundings.
Vue sur les Belledonnes et la Combe de SavoieViewpoint
Enjoy magnificent views of the Belledonnes and Combe de Savoie.
Saint-Pierre-d'AlbignyVillage
Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny is a charming village with a traditional atmosphere.
Col du Frêne950 mMountain Pass
Col du Frêne offers a challenging climb with breathtaking mountain scenery.
AllèvesVillage
Allèves is known for its beautiful mountain landscapes and pristine nature.
Pic de Bange1217 mPeak
Pic de Bange provides stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
EntrelacsVillage
Entrelacs offers a peaceful stop along the route with scenic surroundings.
RumillyTown
Rumilly showcases the beauty of the region with its charming streets and architecture.
AnnecyCity
Annecy, also known as the Venice of the Alps, is a vibrant city with stunning canals and a picturesque lake.
VisitationViewpoint
Visitation offers panoramic vistas of Annecy and the surrounding mountains.
DoussardVillage
Doussard is a beautiful town with stunning lake views.
Roc de Viuz856 mPeak
Roc de Viuz rewards cyclists with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
Col de Tamié907 mMountain Pass
Col de Tamié is a challenging climb that offers stunning mountain panoramas.
Sous le ColHamlet
Sous le Col is a scenic area offering beautiful landscapes, perfect for cycling.
Finish: Plancherine Village center
Mercury: Challenging climbs and stunning mountain views in Rhône-Alpes, France.

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