Annecy / Col de la Forclaz, France

Stylized landscape portrait of Annecy / Col de la Forclaz near Talloires-Montmin / Lake Annecy, Haute-Savoie

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Annecy / Col de la Forclaz

A blue Alpine lake framed by limestone peaks, with wings tracing the boundary between postcard and proper flying day.

Atlas take

The lake supplies the glamour; the circuit still requires your attention

Annecy / Col de la Forclaz is an alpine lake and mountain launch near Talloires-Montmin / Lake Annecy, Haute-Savoie. Pilots know it for a celebrated view across Lake Annecy, a busy and internationally recognised free-flight scene, and the Col de la Forclaz takeoff above Talloires-Montmin.

Flying characterAlpine thermal, Lake-side soaring, and Cross-country
Best fitBest for autonomous licensed pilots comfortable with busy Alpine traffic and managed landing circuits, or visitors who arrange local training or orientation.
Best monthsApril through October

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Local support

Make the practical side easier.

Club Doussard Parapente describes itself as the meeting point for autonomous local and visiting pilots around Annecy. Use its public club route to connect; no public chat invitation was verified.

Club Doussard Parapente

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Annecy / Col de la ForclazShop Annecy / Col de la Forclaz
Launch & Flight Co. 3″×3″ Annecy | Glide Guide – White EditionAnnecy | Glide Guide – White EditionLAUNCH & FLIGHT CO. Black Annecy | Badge of Lift – 3″ Embroidered PatchAnnecy | Badge of Lift – 3″ Embroidered Patch
Alpine thermal and Lake-side soaring picks
6 m/s Club | The Lift Looks Good on You6 m/s Club CapGaggle | Thermal Traffic JamThermal Traffic Jam Tee

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