Haute-Savoie, with its majestic mountains, its crystal-clear lakes, and its breathtaking panoramas, offers an extraordinary playground for dashcam enthusiasts. Each bend reveals a new tableau, each ascent unveils a more striking panorama than the last.
Here are the five roads that absolutely deserve to be immortalized during your next trip in this Alpine department, whether you have just made the purchase of a dashcam or already own one.
1. The Route des Grandes Alpes (Col de la Colombière)
A road jewel crossing Haute-Savoie, the Route des Grandes Alpes and particularly the section of the Col de la Colombière offers an incomparable visual experience. Peaking at 1,613 meters altitude, this pass connects Le Grand-Bornand to Cluses.
What makes this road so special for the dashcam:
- Perfectly designed hairpin turns that create hypnotic sequences
- Panoramas over the Aravis chain stretching as far as the eye can see
- Vegetation that changes along the ascent, shifting from dense forests to alpine meadows blooming in summer
- Exceptional light plays at sunrise and sunset
Best period to film: from June to September, when the road is free of snow and the alpine meadows are lush.
2. The Route around Lake Annecy
Nicknamed “the pearl of the Alps,” Lake Annecy and its ring road are an absolute must for your dashcam. This circuit of about 40 kilometers offers a striking contrast between the turquoise waters of the lake and the surrounding mountains.
Highlights for your videos:
- The east shore of the lake, where the road winds between cliffs and water, creating fascinating plays of shadow and light
- The Col de la Forclaz, which offers a plunging view over the entire lake
- Passages through the picturesque villages of Talloires, Menthon-Saint-Bernard, and Veyrier-du-Lac
- The sun’s reflections on the water creating almost unreal scenes
Pro tip: leave early in the morning to capture the morning mist that sometimes floats over the lake, creating a magical atmosphere.
To read: The most beautiful viewpoints on Lake Annecy
3. The Route des Crêtes du Salève
Nicknamed the “balcony of Geneva,” the Salève offers a spectacular road that takes you through forests and cliffs to breathtaking viewpoints over the Geneva basin, the Jura, and the Alps.
What makes it charming for the dashcam:
- Technical turns that highlight the steep relief of this mountain
- Tunnels carved into the rock that create dramatic transitions
- 360° panoramas at the summit allowing filming of France on one side and Switzerland on the other
- The possibility to capture sequences where clouds are below your position
Toll cost: approximately €5 to access certain sections of the road (2025 rates).
4. The Route of the Col de la Ramaz
Connecting Mieussy to Taninges, the Col de la Ramaz (1,619 meters) is a less frequented road but offering grandiose landscapes that will delight your dashcam. Made famous by the Tour de France, this ascent is a festival of switchback turns and Alpine panoramas.
Remarkable visual elements:
- A spectacular tunnel carved into the mountain that creates a striking cinematic effect
- Perfectly designed hairpin turns that follow harmoniously one after another
- Unobstructed views of the Mont Blanc massif on clear days
- Alpine meadows where cows graze in summer, adding a bucolic touch to your sequences
Tip: the pass is particularly photogenic in autumn when the forests take on fiery colors. It is closed in winter, the road becoming a cross-country ski trail.
5. The Route des Gorges de l’Arly
Connecting Ugine to Megève, this spectacular road passes through deep gorges and offers dashcam sequences worthy of an adventure movie. Recently renovated after several landslides, it alternates between tunnels, cantilevers, and passages carved into the rock.
Why it deserves your dashcam:
- Sections of road suspended above the void providing strong sensations
- Tunnels and galleries carved into the rock creating dramatic plays of shadow and light
- Sudden openings onto the river below offering striking contrasts
- The transition between wild gorges and more open landscapes as you approach Megève
Note: this road can be temporarily closed after heavy rain or in winter. Check conditions before leaving.
Practical tips for successful dashcam videos in Haute-Savoie
- Prefer a dashcam with a minimum resolution of 1440p to capture all the details of mountainous landscapes
- Choose a model with good HDR to manage contrasts between shadows of the gorges and brightness of the summits
- Regularly clean your windshield and camera lens
- Plan a large capacity memory card (at least 128 GB) to record all your journeys
- Always respect the road code and speed limits, even to capture the perfect video
Haute-Savoie is full of spectacular roads that deserve to be immortalized. These five itineraries are just a glimpse of the road treasures this department holds.
So install your dashcam, check your settings, and set out to conquer these ribbons of asphalt winding between lakes and mountains. Each bend holds a new visual surprise that will delight your followers when you share these breathtaking images.
