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Col du Chat (638 m) – Cat's Tooth loop from Bourdeau

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Col du Chat (638 m) – Cat's Tooth loop from Bourdeau

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Col du Chat (638 m) – Cat's Tooth loop from Bourdeau

06:09

14.5km

1,010m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.78 km for 236 m

After 6.19 km for 275 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.41 km

Panorama

Viewpoint

2.63 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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2.67 km

The cat's tooth

Highlight (Segment) • Other

6.23 km

Dent du Chat Summit

Highlight • Summit

To reach this place you have to climb steeply via ladders and hold on to ropes, but it is really worth it.

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6.23 km

Dent du Chat summit

Highlight • Other

Hike to the summit of the famous Dent du Chat!
The access is equipped with ladders and ropes, so only the bravest and most experienced are welcome!

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6.23 km

Cat's Tooth

Highlight • Summit

Swim in the lake, with a view of the Dent du Chat.

The piece on the dent - requires a head for heights and surefootedness.
It goes over ladders, heed the warning notices!

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11.2 km

Pierre Nioule – View of Lake Bourget and Aix-les-Bains

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful rock for a stopover during hikes at "Molard Noir" or "Relais du Mont du Chat" with a heavenly view of the Lac du Bourget.

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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.97 km

4.71 km

1.80 km

1.30 km

717 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.12 km

3.81 km

1.87 km

943 m

595 m

199 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 1 July

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Col du Chat (638 m) – Cat's Tooth loop from Bourdeau

Col du Chat (638 m)

The cat's tooth

Dent du Chat Summit

Dent du Chat summit

Cat's Tooth

Pierre Nioule – View of Lake Bourget and Aix-les-Bains

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