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Col du Chat (638 m) – Lake Bourget loop from Viviers-du-Lac

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Col du Chat (638 m) – Lake Bourget loop from Viviers-du-Lac

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Col du Chat (638 m) – Lake Bourget loop from Viviers-du-Lac

04:22

53.0km

1,640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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After 7.98 km for 19.7 km

Closed: • October(End)-May(End) (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.21 km

Lovely view of Lake Bourget

Highlight • Lake

The golden reedbeds in the foreground, the blue lake, and the mountains in the background... it is a very photogenic panorama that is offered to you on this portion of Lac du Bourget.

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10.1 km

Sentier Botanique

Viewpoint

19.2 km

Mont du Chat lookout (1504 m)

Highlight • Lake

Very difficult summit, 10% average for 12km from Le Bourget du lac, no respite.
The view at the top is worth it and in high season there is a restaurant bar for refueling.

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28.6 km

La Cour

Mountain Pass

38.1 km

View of the Chevelu Lakes

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From the Col du Chat place road, there is a nice view of the Chevelu lakes and the Mont de Lierre in the background.

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38.3 km

Descent from Col du Chat

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Nice little road, nice descent, and later also nice views.

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40.2 km

Col du Chat (638 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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40.8 km

Ascent, switchbacks, and views

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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

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42.5 km

Viewpoint over Lac du Bourget

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Big climb but well worth it with great views.

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47.1 km

Lake Bourget

Highlight • Lake

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

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53.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.5 km

10.8 km

3.45 km

1.06 km

331 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.8 km

891 m

223 m

181 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,470 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

33°C

18°C

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

June 26, 2022,Sortie à VTT à Antenne Relais du mont du chat

Battery empty 4 km before the arrival 😏, fortunately only flat but headwind at the edge of the lake.
Portable at 10% at 20 kms from the finish. Thank you external charger 👍👌
Superb tower with magnificent view of Lake Bourget. I recommend.

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September 8, 2023,Mont du Chat (por Bourget-du-Lac)

The top of Mont du Chat is a summit located in the Jura massif and culminates at a height of 1496 m. Specifically, it is the border between the municipalities of Bourget-du-Lac and Saint-Paul, at the northwest end of the Savoy Alps. The massif, and specifically this peak, form an extraordinary natural balcony of the beautiful Lake Bourget, as well …

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September 15, 2023,230915 🇫🇷 TDE-B 🌻 Le Bourget du Lac 🔁 41km 🔁 Mont du Chat ⬆️⬇️ 1.360m🌻

230915 🇫🇷 RAGE🌻 Wheel enjoyment
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A brilliant climb, gentle at first, then about 10km with a 7% to 12% gradient 👍
I have never ridden so many meters in altitude on such a short route before 😀

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Col du Chat (638 m) – Lake Bourget loop from Viviers-du-Lac

Lovely view of Lake Bourget

Mont du Chat lookout (1504 m)

View of the Chevelu Lakes

Descent from Col du Chat

Col du Chat (638 m)

Ascent, switchbacks, and views

Viewpoint over Lac du Bourget

Lake Bourget

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