Hike to Talabar & Col du Pré Vernet

Last fall, I went on a hike to Talabar and the viewpoint of Col du Pré Vernet, below Mont Veyrier.

Here is a map of the path I walked (download KML):

I walked to the trailhead of Mont Veyrier, near the lake in Annecy-le-Vieux, then started on the trail. Soon after, I took a fork to Talabar. I then kept going up in order to get back on the main trail to Col du Pré Vernet. On the way, there were parts with no trees and a good view on Lake Annecy. At the Col, I walked the short trail to the viewpoint. I then went back to the lake using the standard trail.

Above, Mont Rampon and Mont Veyrier seen from Parc des Raisses.

Above, Mont Rampon and Col du Pré Vernet.

Above, there was a severe drought at the time I went on the hike and the water level of the lake was much lower than usual.

Above, on the trail to Mont Veyrier.

Above, at Talabar.

Above, Biclop cliff below Talabar.

Above, view to the south.

Above, Semnoz.

Above, north of Lake Annecy.

Above, Petit Port in Annecy-le-Vieux.

Above, Montagne de la Mandallaz in the background.

Above, back on the main trail.

Above, viewpoint of Col du Pré Vernet.

Above, Annecy.

Above, Semnoz.

Above, on the way down.

Above, back at the lake.