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.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Seynod
Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe
About Seynod
Seynod is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Meythet, 7km from Lake Annecy.
Seynod is in Rhône-Alpes, France, with about 19,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Meythet, about 4 km away.
Seynod (French pronunciation: [sɛno]; Savoyard: Sénu) is a former commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. On 1 January 2017, it was merged into the commune Annecy. The inhabitants of Seynod are called Seynodiens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Seynod?
Within an hour or so of Seynod: Lake Annecy (7 km), Col du Grand Colombier (25 km), Col des Aravis (29 km), Cormet de Roselend (51 km).
Are there any good drives near Seynod?
The nearest famous roads are Col du Grand Colombier, Col des Aravis and Cormet de Roselend.
Where is Seynod?
Seynod is in Rhône-Alpes, France, about 4 km from Meythet.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 18,590
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Rhône-Alpes
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 45.8855, 6.0883
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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 Seynod
6 notable places within an hour's 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.
25 km · about 30 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.
29 km · about 35 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.
51 km · about 60 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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
waterfall
Cascade du Rouget
Known as the 'Queen of the Alps,' this dramatic 90-meter double waterfall cascades down a cliff face in Haute-Savoie.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Seynod
- 25 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.
- 29 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 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.
- 55 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.
- 62 kmAiguille du MidiA vertiginous 3,842-meter granite needle reached by a spectacular cable car, offering face-to-face views of Mont Blanc.
- 62 kmRoute des Grandes AlpesFrance's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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