Col des Fleuries from La Roche-sur-Foron

The climb begins in La Roche-sur-Foron, where you pedal past quiet residential houses and rolling farmland. You will find smooth pavement and a forgiving, steady gradient that lets you find a rhythm early in your ride.

As you gain elevation the views gradually widen across the surrounding hills and lower valleys of Haute-Savoie. It lacks the scale of the bigger mountain passes nearby, but it works well as a steady linking climb within longer routes around Annecy and the Aravis region.

You will spot a small stone fountain near the crest where you can refill your bottle before the descent.