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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col du Chat (638 m) – Jongieux Vineyards Crossing loop from Belley

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col du Chat (638 m) – Jongieux Vineyards Crossing loop from Belley

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Col du Chat (638 m) – Jongieux Vineyards Crossing loop from Belley

04:58

77.9km

890m

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: March 27, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15.3 km for 33 m

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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3.08 km

ViaRhôna Cycle Path Along the Rhône Canal Near Belley

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

It is a beautiful section of the via rhôna which follows the Canal de Dérivation du Rhône, briefly separating from the Rhône.

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7.21 km

ViaRhôna Cycle Path

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Tar or gravel, the Via Rhôna is also called EuroVelo 17, for a length of 1100km.

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8.79 km

Lake Lit au Roi

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Lit au Roi Lake borders the commune of Massigneu-de-Rives. It lies on the border between Ain, Savoie, and Haute-Savoie. It's an excellent place to stop, picnic, and enjoy the lakeside during the summer.

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28.4 km

Viewpoint

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52.6 km

Viewpoint over Lac du Bourget

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Big climb but well worth it with great views.

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

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56.5 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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63.9 km

Jongieux Vineyards Crossing

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The road winds through the vineyards of Jongieux, located between the Rhône and Lac du Bourget.

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70.7 km

View of the ViaRhôna and Rhône Canal

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ViaRhôna runs along here and over the Rhône Lateral Canal. The cycle path and the views are very beautiful.

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77.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.8 km

26.6 km

9.38 km

3.97 km

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

73.0 km

4.51 km

413 m

< 100 m

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