Col de la Forclaz
One of Europe's best-known paragliding take-off sites, at about 1,150 metres above sea level. It is the best lookout over the whole of Lake Annecy.
The Col de la Forclaz lies on the hill above the southeast shore of the lake. The take-off area faces the whole lake, and on clear days dozens of colourful paragliders launch one after another, circle over the water and land near Doussard by the lake. A tandem flight takes about 20 to 30 minutes and costs around 100 euros. It must be booked in advance, and depends on the weather. Even if you do not fly, the lookout and restaurant beside the take-off area offer a clear view of the paragliders and the whole lake. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Annecy, and the mountain road has many bends.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bout du Lac Nature Reserve
- Cascade d'Angon
- Talloires
- La Tournette
- Duingt
- Roc de Chère Nature Reserve
- Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard
- Mont Veyrier