Hike to Circuit Central du Semnoz

Starting from La Tambourne, next to the Basilique de la Visitation in Annecy, I walked the Circuit Central du Semnoz, passing by a few viewpoints (belvédère) along the way.

Here is a map of the trail that I followed (download KML):

It is a short and easy trail that should take a couple of hours to complete. However, I didn’t do the full loop: I walked until Belvédère du Crêt des Bruyères, then went back using the same path, with a small detour to the Parc Animalier de la Grande-Jeanne, a small deer park.

There are also many other paths to choose from starting at La Tambourne.

Above, start of the forest trail.

Above, first viewpoint (unnamed).

Above, bell tower of the Basilique de la Visitation below.

Above, Parc du Taillefer in Cran-Gévrier and Montagne d’Age.

Above, the city of Annecy and Montagne de la Mandallaz in the background.

Above, Belvédère du Pas de l’Echelle.

Above, Belvédère de la Grande Jeanne.

Above, the lake is visible from that viewpoint.

Above, Rond-Point des Ecureuils.

Above, Belvédère des Gélinottes.

Above, Belvédère du Crêt des Bruyères.

Above, Albanais.

Above, Zone Industrielle de Vovray in Seynod.

Above, on the way down.

Above, at the Parc Animalier de la Grande Jeanne.

Above, fallow deer.

Above, red deer.

Above, the park also has some goats.

Above, wall of the convent when exiting the forest.

Above, Basilique de la Visitation on the way to the Old Town.

Above, Castle.

Above, at the lake.