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

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

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

03:24

50.6km

1,630m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

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

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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)

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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

37.2 km

Viewpoint

39.3 km

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 environment will be wooded. The pass culminates at 638 meters above sea level.

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40.4 km

Looking back at Lac du Bourget

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Magnificent view of Lake Bourget

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41.0 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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41.5 km

Viewpoint over Lac du Bourget

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Big climb but well worth it with great views.

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41.5 km

Perfect view and beautiful spot for a stop

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50.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.7 km

9.44 km

2.68 km

606 m

182 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.5 km

891 m

187 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,470 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

35°C

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Comments

August 25, 2024,Gare d'Aix-les-Bains - Signal-du-Mont-du-Chat - tunnel du Chat

Bad surprise; the Billième road is closed due to a car rally. So, return to Aix-les-Bains station via the tunnel du chat.

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January 29, 2024,Relais et Col du 🐱

Chill climb to the viewpoint with the last 300 meters in the snow
Beautiful open view

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August 6, 2024,Zum Mont du Chat

Very beautiful scenery and the view from the mountain is breathtaking (as is the climb). It's worth it!

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

Lovely view of Lake Bourget

Mont du Chat lookout (1504 m)

Col du Chat (638 m)

Looking back at Lac du Bourget

View of Lake Bourget and Aix-les-Bains

Viewpoint over Lac du Bourget

Perfect view and beautiful spot for a stop

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