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Recommend an establishmentMotorcycle DestinationHaute-Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Haute-Savoie is the ultimate playground for any rider who takes their machine seriously. Between the crystal-clear waters of Lake Annecy and Lake Geneva and the snow-capped peaks of the Mont-Blanc massif, this department lines up roads that put a grin on your face from the very first bend. Every corner comes with a view: you sweep through the alpine pastures of the Aravis massif, past the cliffs of the Cirque du Fer à Cheval, climb the Cols de la Colombière and des Aravis — both immortalised by the Tour de France — and string together hairpins with the roof of Europe as your backdrop. Villages like Yvoire, Chamonix, Samoëns and Menthon-Saint-Bernard add a generous dose of authenticity to the mix. And when it comes to refuelling, a proper farmhouse reblochon never disappoints. Haute-Savoie is simple: you tuck your bike away in a locked garage each evening and head back out the next morning on roads that remind you exactly why you ride.
Altitude
From Lake Geneva (372 m) to Mont-Blanc (4,810 m)
Legendary roads
Colombière, Aravis, Route des Grandes Alpes
Scenery
Alpine lakes, glaciers, cirques
What to see and do in Haute-Savoie by motorcycle?
Haute-Savoie packs an extraordinary natural and cultural heritage into one department. Annecy, the Venice of the Alps, draws you in with its pristine lake, its medieval old town and its picturesque canals. Further north, Lake Geneva reveals Yvoire, a medieval village ranked among the most beautiful in France, with its flower-draped ramparts and harbour. In the Chamonix valley, the Mer de Glace glacier and the Aiguille du Midi deliver breathtaking views over the Mont-Blanc massif. The Cirque du Fer à Cheval, near Sixt-Fer-à -Cheval, impresses with its towering cliffs and spectacular waterfalls. On the heritage side, the Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard commands a majestic position high above Lake Annecy. The villages of Samoëns, La Clusaz, Le Grand-Bornand and Talloires embody true mountain authenticity, with their traditional chalets and Savoyard cuisine. Make sure you try the farmhouse reblochon, the tomme or the abondance cheese — genuine treasures of the Haute-Savoie terroir.
Lake Annecy
NatureAnnecyRenowned as one of the purest lakes in Europe, an idyllic setting surrounded by mountains.
Annecy Old Town
HeritageAnnecyPicturesque canals, a medieval castle and the Palais de l'ĂŽle at the heart of a well-preserved historic centre.
Yvoire
VillageYvoireA listed medieval village with flower-covered ramparts and a 14th-century castle on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
HeritageChamonixThe capital of mountaineering and the gateway to the roof of Europe and its legendary glaciers.
Aiguille du Midi
NatureChamonixFrance's highest cable car, offering a 360° panorama over Mont-Blanc at 3,842 m.
Mer de Glace
NatureChamonixFrance's largest glacier, accessible by the Montenvers rack railway.
Cirque du Fer Ă Cheval
NatureSixt-Fer-Ă -ChevalA grandiose natural amphitheatre with cascading waterfalls and cliffs, classified as a Grand Site de France.
Cascade du Rouget
NatureSixt-Fer-Ă -ChevalKnown as the Queen of the Alps, a spectacular 80-metre waterfall at its most powerful in spring.
Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard
HeritageMenthon-Saint-BernardA medieval castle over 1,000 years old perched majestically above Lake Annecy.
Lake Geneva
CoastalÉvian-les-BainsWestern Europe's largest lake, with beaches and picturesque harbours along the French shore.
Samoëns
VillageSamoënsA stonemasons' village with an alpine botanical garden and a 600-year-old lime tree.
Le Grand-Bornand
VillageLe Grand-BornandAn authentic Savoyard village, birthplace of reblochon cheese and the biathlon capital.
La Clusaz
VillageLa ClusazA typical mountain village resort at the foot of the Aravis range and its famous pass.
Talloires
VillageTalloiresA refined village on the shores of Lake Annecy, home to an abbey and top-notch restaurants.
Col de la Forclaz
NatureMontminAn exceptional panoramic viewpoint overlooking Lake Annecy and the Aravis range.
Plateau des Glières
HeritageThorens-GlièresA key Resistance site from 1944, now a Nordic outdoor area with a mountain memorial.
Gorges du Fier
NatureLovagnyA suspended walkway above an impressive canyon carved out by erosion.
Abondance
VillageAbondanceAn authentic village with a medieval abbey and its own AOP cheese made on-site.
Mont Semnoz
NatureAnnecyA protected mountain dominating Annecy, with 360° panoramas over lakes and alpine summits.
What motorcycle routes are there in Haute-Savoie?
Haute-Savoie offers riders some of the most spectacular alpine roads in the entire French Alps. The Col de la Colombière (1,613 m) links Cluses to Le Grand-Bornand via the D909, throwing tight bends and sweeping views over the Aravis massif at you in equal measure. The Col des Aravis (1,486 m) separates La Clusaz from La Giettaz and serves up an unforgettable head-on panorama of Mont-Blanc from the summit. Deep in the Beaufortain, the Cormet de Roselend (1,968 m) impresses with its high-altitude turquoise lake and hanging hairpins. The Route des Grandes Alpes cuts through the department from Thonon-les-Bains southward, chaining together legendary passes and ever-changing scenery. On the lakeside front, the D909A hugs Lake Annecy between Annecy and Talloires, while the D1005 follows Lake Geneva from Évian to Yvoire. The back roads around Samoëns, Morzine and Les Gets round out the offer with technical, forested riding. Bear in mind that most passes are closed from November to May depending on snowfall.
Col de la Colombière (D909)
An iconic climb from Le Grand-Bornand or Cluses, 1,613 m, bends facing the Aravis range.
Col des Aravis (D909)
La Clusaz to Val d'Arly link, head-on view of Mont-Blanc at the 1,486 m summit.
Cormet de Roselend
Turquoise high-altitude lake, tight hairpins through the Beaufortain, pass at 1,968 m.
Lake Annecy Loop
A 40 km circuit via the D909A and D1508, picturesque villages and lakeside panoramas.
Route des Grandes Alpes (Haute-Savoie section)
From Thonon to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, hitting the legendary passes of Colombière, Aravis and Saisies.
Lakes Circuit (Annecy – Geneva – Aiguebelette)
A panoramic loop connecting the finest lakes of Savoie via passes and winding roads.
Chamonix Valley (N205)
Riding up the valley with the Mont-Blanc massif straight ahead, tunnels and dramatic corners.
Col de la Forclaz
A natural balcony over Lake Annecy, starting from Montmin on a narrow and winding road.
Frequently asked questions
The Aravis massif is home to legendary roads including the Cols de la Colombière and des Aravis. The loop around Lake Annecy delivers unique lakeside panoramas. The Chamonix valley opens the door to the Mont-Blanc massif. The Beaufortain and the Cormet de Roselend win riders over with their wild landscapes and hanging hairpins.
Absolutely. Haute-Savoie offers an exceptional density of mountain passes, panoramic roads and authentic villages. The scenery shifts constantly between alpine lakes, forests, high pastures and snow-capped summits. The Route des Grandes Alpes cuts right through the department and is a must-ride stage for any mountain-loving biker.
Easily. Haute-Savoie shares its borders with Savoie and the Bauges massif to the south, Switzerland to the east (Valais, Geneva) and Italy to the south-east (Aosta Valley). The cross-border Mont-Blanc loop, the great Savoyard passes and the descent towards the Southern Alps are all natural extensions of any ride here.
Allow at least 3 to 4 days to cover the highlights: the Lake Annecy loop, the Cols des Aravis and de la Colombière, and the Chamonix valley. A full week lets you add the cross-border Mont-Blanc tour, the Cormet de Roselend, the Chablais roads and villages like Yvoire and Samoëns.