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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Chambéry
Montmélian

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

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Chambéry
Montmélian

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

Hard

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(11)

441

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

07:10

114km

1,100m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges

Site naturel protégé du Domaine de Buttet

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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28.1 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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2

28.7 km

Ascent to Bourdeau

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small road with bike lanes and beautiful views.

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3

32.8 km

Big climb but well worth it with great views.

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35.0 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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36.6 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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6

44.1 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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7

56.3 km

Canal de Savières Road

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Along the Via Rhôna, take the time to enjoy the pretty little village of Chanaz.

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69.1 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

82.4 km

Beach

Beach

10

83.4 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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114 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.2 km

39.9 km

11.2 km

3.29 km

1.96 km

309 m

127 m

Surfaces

108 km

3.61 km

2.81 km

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

19°C

9°C

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