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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col du Chat (638 m) – Virignin footbridge loop from Peyrieu

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col du Chat (638 m) – Virignin footbridge loop from Peyrieu

Hard

4.0

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60

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Col du Chat (638 m) – Virignin footbridge loop from Peyrieu

04:19

69.8km

1,890m

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: August 28, 2026

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After 20.4 km for 19.7 km

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

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

8.43 km

The Gorges de la Balme

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Pretty little gorges along the Rhône, subsequently overlooking the town of Yenne.

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19.3 km

La Cour

Mountain Pass

3

28.8 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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37.9 km

Sentier Botanique

Viewpoint

5

44.8 km

Perfect view and beautiful spot for a stop

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6

44.8 km

Viewpoint over Lac du Bourget

Highlight • Other

Big climb but well worth it with great views.

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7

45.3 km

View of Lake Bourget and Aix-les-Bains

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view over the lake, the cities and the Alps

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8

45.9 km

Looking back at Lac du Bourget

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Magnificent view of Lake Bourget

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9

47.1 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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10

63.3 km

Virignin footbridge

Highlight • Other

This bridge is new and does not appear on the maps or tracks of the ViaRhona.

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B

69.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.0 km

5.73 km

4.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

68.7 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,470 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

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