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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Chambéry

Saint-Jean-De-Chevelu

Col du Chat (638 m) – Lake Bourget loop from La Chapelle-du-Mont-du-Chat

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Chambéry

Saint-Jean-De-Chevelu

Col du Chat (638 m) – Lake Bourget loop from La Chapelle-du-Mont-du-Chat

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Col du Chat (638 m) – Lake Bourget loop from La Chapelle-du-Mont-du-Chat

03:16

42.5km

1,120m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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929 m

View of the Chevelu Lakes

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Fantastic view of the Chevelu lakes on the west side of Col du Chat.

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2.53 km

Col du Chat (638 m)

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The ascent of Col du Chat on the east side offers a fantastic view of the lake below. Enjoy the view during the ascent because once at the top, the …

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6.43 km

Viewpoint overlooking Lake Bourget

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10.2 km

View of Hautecombe Abbey

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Hautecombe Abbey was founded by monks from Saint-Jean-d'Aulps at the beginning of the 12th century.

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27.2 km

Ascent, switchbacks, and views

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Last bends and beautiful views of Lac du Bourget. You will soon reach the Col du Chat.

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28.4 km

View of Lake Bourget and Aix-les-Bains

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Beautiful view over the lake, the cities and the Alps

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28.9 km

Viewpoint over Lac du Bourget

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Big climb but well worth it with great views.

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33.6 km

Lake Bourget

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The largest lake in France. Cycle path to Aix-Les-Bains and Bourget-Du-Lac.

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42.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.2 km

3.71 km

339 m

283 m

Surfaces

41.4 km

1.15 km

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Col du Chat (638 m) – Lake Bourget loop from La Chapelle-du-Mont-du-Chat

View of the Chevelu Lakes

Col du Chat (638 m)

Viewpoint overlooking Lake Bourget

View of Hautecombe Abbey

Ascent, switchbacks, and views

View of Lake Bourget and Aix-les-Bains

Viewpoint over Lac du Bourget

Lake Bourget

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