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Lake Bourget – Col du Chat (638 m) loop from Bassens

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Lake Bourget – Col du Chat (638 m) loop from Bassens

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Lake Bourget – Col du Chat (638 m) loop from Bassens

03:20

51.9km

640m

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: May 12, 2026

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Site naturel protégé du Domaine de Buttet

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Parking

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11.1 km

Cycle path along the Leysse

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The Leysse is a torrential and wild stream which flows from the Bauges massif and which becomes a lowland river from Chambéry to Lake Bourget. The cycle path winds along the watercourse and offers a bucolic setting for a stroll.

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15.6 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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20.3 km

Viewpoint over Lac du Bourget

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Big climb but well worth it with great views.

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22.5 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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24.1 km

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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30.2 km

View of the Chevelu Lakes

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30.6 km

Galerie du Chat Cycle Tunnel

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If your legs are heavy, this tunnel is a great pleasure. You save yourself hundreds of meters of elevation and have your own tunnel without any traffic. Wonderful!

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32.2 km

View of Lake Bourget

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Great lake view with mountains, start of the Tunnel du Chat for cyclists.

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51.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.5 km

19.6 km

1.28 km

286 m

247 m

Surfaces

50.1 km

1.64 km

102 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

38°C

19°C

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Lake Bourget – Col du Chat (638 m) loop from Bassens

Cycle path along the Leysse

Lake Bourget

Viewpoint over Lac du Bourget

Col du Chat (638 m)

View of the Chevelu Lakes

View of the Chevelu Lakes

Galerie du Chat Cycle Tunnel

View of Lake Bourget

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