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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

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

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

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

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4.7

(83)

1,389

riders

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

04:55

77.0km

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: June 26, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15.0 km for 33 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.51 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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8.49 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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28.1 km

Viewpoint

47.6 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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51.8 km

Viewpoint over Lac du Bourget

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Big climb but well worth it with great views.

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54.0 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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55.6 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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63.1 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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70.2 km

ViaRhôna Cycle Path Along the Rhône Canal Near Belley

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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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77.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.8 km

26.5 km

9.38 km

4.19 km

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

71.9 km

4.73 km

413 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

33°C

17°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

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May 26, 2024,240526 🇫🇷 VIA-RHONA 🌻 Chanaz 🔁 58km 🔁 Lac de Bourget ⬆️⬇️ 480m🌻

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

View of the ViaRhôna and Rhône Canal

Lake Lit au Roi

Lake Bourget

Viewpoint over Lac du Bourget

Col du Chat (638 m)

View of the Chevelu Lakes

Jongieux Vineyards Crossing

ViaRhôna Cycle Path Along the Rhône Canal Near Belley

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