Semnoz from Annecy virtual cycling route
France Semnoz from Annecy
Distance: 16.95 km
Elevation Gain: 1168 m
Elevation Loss: 22 m
Difficulty: 987 (Hard)
FIETS Index: 8.30 FIETS
Avg Grade: 7.10 %
Max cat climb: HC
Min elevation: 501 m
Max elevation: 1669 m
Ride Category: Climb

Standing at 1699m above sea level, and rising straight up from Annecy town itself, Semnoz truly is the giant beside the lake. The climb was used by the Tour in 2013 when it finished a top Semnoz and it is considered a hors catรฉgorie climb. You can climb Semnoz from three different directions, and if you are feeling particularly fit, it is possible to ride up from all three different directions in the day. The views from the top back to the lake are spectacular on a clear day, and there is a cafรฉ at the top for respite and refreshment. Semnoz from Annecy is the longest route and goes straight up the spine of the ridge. At over 17km and with ramps of over 12% this is a great way to climb Semnoz. The climb starts by snaking up through the woods, but the top section can be open and exposed.

Rank Rider Date Time Power W/kg Speed
🥇 Michiel Vaal Jan 24, 2024 00:50:26 253 W 5.62 w/kg 20.18 km/h
🥈 Tigo Star Sep 25, 2022 00:58:21 307 W 4.26 w/kg 17.44 km/h
🥉 sebastien rebeyrolles Dec 31, 2023 00:58:32 301 W 4.27 w/kg 17.39 km/h
4 Tom Smeets Sep 18, 2022 01:00:40 295 W 4.04 w/kg 16.78 km/h
5 Patrick BERNARD Jan 01, 2024 01:01:11 316 W 3.95 w/kg 16.64 km/h
6 Chris Dec 31, 2023 01:02:25 289 W 3.86 w/kg 16.31 km/h
7 Jan Wielgus Jan 07, 2024 01:02:42 279 W 3.93 w/kg 16.23 km/h
8 Nicolas Déry Dec 29, 2023 01:04:01 227 W 3.98 w/kg 15.90 km/h
9 Andrew Mawby Jan 14, 2024 01:06:22 258 W 3.69 w/kg 15.34 km/h
10 Jacob Stang Apr 04, 2024 01:07:12 266 W 3.80 w/kg 15.15 km/h
11 Rick Berends Jan 31, 2024 01:07:32 234 W 3.60 w/kg 15.07 km/h
12 Юрий Ермолаев Sep 02, 2024 01:09:23 250 W 3.47 w/kg 14.67 km/h
13 Raul Grüneberg Jan 02, 2024 01:09:26 240 W 3.53 w/kg 14.66 km/h
14 David Descamps Feb 10, 2024 01:10:43 235 W 3.46 w/kg 14.39 km/h
15 Gunnar Tojren Jan 04, 2024 01:11:38 249 W 3.32 w/kg 14.21 km/h
16 Sebastian Meyer zu Selhausen Feb 15, 2025 01:12:35 284 W 3.23 w/kg 14.02 km/h
17 David Marcel Dec 11, 2024 01:12:59 256 W 3.24 w/kg 13.95 km/h
18 D Speelman Jan 21, 2024 01:13:53 251 W 3.30 w/kg 13.78 km/h
19 Roman Mospan Jan 20, 2024 01:14:26 244 W 3.21 w/kg 13.67 km/h
20 Geir Skaugen Jan 04, 2024 01:15:55 264 W 3.11 w/kg 13.41 km/h
21 jerome limosin Jan 12, 2024 01:16:38 219 W 3.08 w/kg 13.28 km/h
22 filip degryse Jan 05, 2024 01:16:40 254 W 3.02 w/kg 13.28 km/h
23 Fabio Zanirato Jan 02, 2024 01:17:03 183 W 3.21 w/kg 13.21 km/h
24 Jean-Pierre Santa-Maria Mar 12, 2024 01:17:33 241 W 3.01 w/kg 13.12 km/h
25 Rasmus Olsen Feb 05, 2024 01:18:26 241 W 3.01 w/kg 12.98 km/h
26 Indalecio Lekerika Jan 06, 2024 01:18:41 170 W 3.21 w/kg 12.94 km/h
27 Rene van Leeuwen Feb 13, 2024 01:19:32 245 W 2.95 w/kg 12.80 km/h
28 JJosef Kluson Feb 01, 2025 01:20:56 219 W 2.92 w/kg 12.58 km/h
29 AWG Jan 04, 2024 01:21:06 211 W 2.93 w/kg 12.55 km/h
30 Thomas Beich Jan 04, 2024 01:21:17 221 W 2.91 w/kg 12.52 km/h
31 Jörg Schädlich Dec 30, 2023 01:22:44 205 W 2.89 w/kg 12.30 km/h
32 Rainer Klee Jan 02, 2024 01:23:16 235 W 2.76 w/kg 12.22 km/h
33 Olaf Arends Jan 09, 2024 01:23:17 202 W 2.89 w/kg 12.22 km/h
34 Beatrice Schueler Oct 26, 2024 01:23:36 139 W 3.02 w/kg 12.18 km/h
35 Francis Chalmers Jul 12, 2024 01:24:00 166 W 2.96 w/kg 12.12 km/h
36 olivier sabot Dec 31, 2023 01:24:56 235 W 2.70 w/kg 11.98 km/h
37 Stuart Crowder Jan 16, 2024 01:25:17 207 W 2.76 w/kg 11.93 km/h
38 Lars Ivan Johnsen Jan 02, 2024 01:26:12 206 W 2.77 w/kg 11.81 km/h
39 Pierrot G. Mar 10, 2024 01:27:42 204 W 2.67 w/kg 11.61 km/h
40 Jan Theron Oct 14, 2022 01:28:13 188 W 2.69 w/kg 11.54 km/h
41 Frederik Vanrietvelde Jan 06, 2024 01:28:23 186 W 2.66 w/kg 11.52 km/h
42 Michael Hodges Apr 08, 2024 01:28:57 206 W 2.64 w/kg 11.44 km/h
43 Rémy Jouanne Jan 05, 2024 01:30:32 164 W 2.69 w/kg 11.24 km/h
44 Fred Gaidies Jan 15, 2024 01:30:48 207 W 2.59 w/kg 11.21 km/h
45 Gabriel Gugiu Jan 25, 2024 01:32:24 179 W 2.56 w/kg 11.02 km/h
46 christian soulard Jan 18, 2024 01:32:50 160 W 2.58 w/kg 10.96 km/h
47 Silvio Landrock Jan 02, 2024 01:33:11 192 W 2.56 w/kg 10.92 km/h
48 Yann Matthews Mar 17, 2024 01:33:19 190 W 2.53 w/kg 10.91 km/h
49 John Gaasbeek Jan 06, 2024 01:34:47 223 W 2.42 w/kg 10.74 km/h
50 Manfred Schwarz Jan 09, 2024 01:36:02 166 W 2.52 w/kg 10.60 km/h
51 Louis Veltmeijer Jan 22, 2024 01:36:03 161 W 2.60 w/kg 10.60 km/h
52 Artur Chmielewski Sep 25, 2022 01:37:35 147 W 2.45 w/kg 10.43 km/h
53 Jean-Luc Olives Nov 24, 2024 01:37:53 163 W 2.43 w/kg 10.40 km/h
54 Steve Rylands Feb 18, 2024 01:38:17 184 W 2.35 w/kg 10.36 km/h
55 Mike 8008 Jan 16, 2024 01:38:38 201 W 2.36 w/kg 10.32 km/h
56 J F Feb 11, 2024 01:38:50 204 W 2.32 w/kg 10.30 km/h
57 daniel RAYMONDAUD Jan 02, 2024 01:40:12 163 W 2.36 w/kg 10.16 km/h
58 Rik Lukey Apr 28, 2024 01:40:20 163 W 2.40 w/kg 10.14 km/h
59 Gernot Schwarz Jan 08, 2024 01:40:46 167 W 2.32 w/kg 10.10 km/h
60 Ralph Schumann Mar 25, 2024 01:44:03 154 W 2.30 w/kg 9.78 km/h
61 Guillaume Benoist Feb 11, 2024 01:44:25 156 W 2.23 w/kg 9.75 km/h
62 Mesozoid Dec 31, 2023 01:46:54 159 W 2.21 w/kg 9.52 km/h
63 Markus Geiger Jan 03, 2024 01:47:04 169 W 2.17 w/kg 9.51 km/h
64 Andreas Scheurell Jan 08, 2024 01:49:38 154 W 2.11 w/kg 9.28 km/h
65 Frantxoa A Oct 05, 2025 01:54:31 162 W 2.10 w/kg 8.89 km/h
66 Rinke Couvreur Jan 26, 2024 02:05:44 157 W 1.78 w/kg 8.10 km/h
67 Andy Bowie Jan 10, 2024 02:28:23 103 W 1.63 w/kg 6.86 km/h

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