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Albens

Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe

About Albens

Albens is worth a stop: 5 minutes from La Biolle, 19km from Lake Annecy.

Albens is a town located in Rhône-Alpes, France. With a population of 2,854, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Albens sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Albens to your route.

About Albens

Albens (French pronunciation: [albɛ̃s]; Arpitan: Arbin) is a former commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune of Entrelacs.

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Where is Albens located?

Albens is located in Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe. The coordinates are 45.7879 latitude, 5.9453 longitude.

What is the population of Albens?

Albens has a population of approximately 2,854 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
2,854
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Rhône-Alpes
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
45.7879, 5.9453

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Albens

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Lake Annecy

Europe's purest lake, a dazzling turquoise jewel framed by the French Alps and the charming pastel-hued old town of Annecy.

19 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Col du Grand Colombier

A fearsome Jura mountain climb with four different approaches, all featuring extreme gradients up to 22% on narrow forest roads popular with cycling purists.

21 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Col des Aravis

A 1,486 m pass between La Clusaz and Flumet with a tiny chapel at the summit and a postcard head-on view of Mont Blanc framed by alpine pastures.

41 km · about 50 min drive

mountain pass

Col de la Madeleine

A challenging Tour de France climb in the Savoie Alps at 1993m, with long, winding approaches through pastoral valleys and dense forest.

51 km · about 60 min drive

mountain pass

Cormet de Roselend

A 1,968 m Beaufortain pass whose road skirts the turquoise Lac de Roselend reservoir: one of the most photogenic climbs of the Tour de France and the Route des Grandes Alpes.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Albens

  • 21 kmCol du Grand ColombierA fearsome Jura mountain climb with four different approaches, all featuring extreme gradients up to 22% on narrow forest roads popular with cycling purists.
  • 41 kmCol des AravisA 1,486 m pass between La Clusaz and Flumet with a tiny chapel at the summit and a postcard head-on view of Mont Blanc framed by alpine pastures.
  • 51 kmCol de la MadeleineA challenging Tour de France climb in the Savoie Alps at 1993m, with long, winding approaches through pastoral valleys and dense forest.
  • 55 kmCormet de RoselendA 1,968 m Beaufortain pass whose road skirts the turquoise Lac de Roselend reservoir: one of the most photogenic climbs of the Tour de France and the Route des Grandes Alpes.
  • 62 kmLacets de MontvernierEighteen tightly stacked hairpins climbing a near-vertical cliff wall out of the Maurienne valley: a ribbon of switchbacks so photogenic it became an instant Tour de France icon in 2015.
  • 66 kmCol de la Croix de FerNamed for the iron cross at its 2067m summit, this pass links the Maurienne and Arvan valleys with spectacular views of the Aiguilles d'Arves.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Albens.

Saint-Félix

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,782

La Biolle

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 1,896

Alby-sur-Chéran

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,924

Cusy

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 1,402

Grésy-sur-Aix

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 3,380

Châtillon

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 2,880

Rumilly

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 13,077

Chindrieux

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,190

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