The Bluffy pass, situated at an altitude of 631 m, lies at the crossroads between Lake Annecy and the Thônes valley . Frequently used by cars, motorcycles, and bicycles, this pass offers a magnificent view of Lake Annecy on the descent towards Talloires.
A pass on the heights of Annecy
Between Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Alex and Annecy
This small mountain pass, situated at an altitude of 631 meters, lies at the intersection of several roads providing access from all directions: Veyrier-du-Lac, Alex , Menthon-Saint-Bernard, and also Talloires. The pass is not specifically equipped for parking, but it offers a lovely view of Lake Annecy, Mount Parmelan, the Dents de Lanfon, and the magnificent Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, which, it is said, inspired Walt Disney for his animated film Sleeping Beauty.
In cyclo mode
From Thônes, this pass presents no real difficulty. It's more like a gentle uphill climb of 104 meters with a maximum gradient of 4%. Accessible from several starting points, the ascent from Menthon-Saint-Bernard is the most challenging, with a short but interesting climb of just over 2 kilometers, thanks to a section at 13%. This pass rarely represents an end in itself, but rather a gateway to other passes such as the Col de la Forclaz or to Lake Annecy, whose cycle path allows you to cycle around most of it.
To make a break
La ferme de la Charbonnière is a restaurant located a little below the Col de Bluffy on the way back down to Annecy. You can enjoy many cheese-based specialties such as reblochonnade, raclette, tomme blanche, tartiflette, fondue, etc. The restaurant room overlooks the stable and offers you a view of the cows. An unusual setting for a typical meal!
