Col du Chat from Le Bourget du Lac

Difficulty points	300
Length	4.3 mi
Average gradient	5.9%
Steepest segment	13.4%
Total ascent	1335 ft

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M2KC ^premium

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It's a must to go round the lake. A beautiful view of the lake suspended between the pins!

Faz

3 y 3.0

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A nice climb, with several panoramas on the Lac du Bourget.
The asphalt is generally very good, but it's a rather busy road, which I only recommend in off-peak hours, in order to enjoy the pleasant slope and the few bends without breathing in the exhaust fumes!
The descent to Jongieux offers a rather spectacular crossing of the vineyards, although the road deteriorates quite seriously.
Finally, beware of those who don't know the area well; the road to take is not necessarily intuitive, and you will have to pay attention to all the signs and at each intersection, especially at the roundabout on the tunnel road.
Do this if you are in the area and are looking for an easy tour of the lake!

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4 y 3.0

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First part from Bourget du Lac is via busy road and not steep. From the busy roundabout it goes steeper up and there is slightly less traffic. You have at several places a beautiful view over Lac Du Bourget and Aix-Les-Bains. Especially in the curves the view is worthwhile. Once at the top there is little to see except for a parking (where many hikers park their car) and forest. So you can start your descent fairly quickly. The last part is over new asphalt.

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4 y 3.0

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Lower half to the roundabout I would skip if possible, because of the (much) car traffic on the same road. But it will be a nice, quiet climb from the roundabout, because all cars go through the tunnel. Because you go up parallel to the lake on the right side of the road, you have beautiful views over the Lac de Bourget and Aix-les-Bains. Upper half has some nice (hairpin) bends with here and there a viewpoint. Asphalt is climbing fine, descending many patches of new asphalt with here and there some rolling, so be careful, but fine to do.

Luminol

4 y 4.0

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Nice climb and to use as a warm-up for the bigger brother Mont du Chat. Good tarmac but lots of traffic.
In terms of percentages not much to report, the climb is "exactly" as Climbfinder describes it. Just before the top is a panorama from which you can see the Lac de Bourget. The summit itself is a bit hidden between the trees.

Scissors

4 y 4.0

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Nice climb. Watch out at the roundabout. It is a bit busier there. The view on the lake is beautiful. But the view on the other side is probably even more beautiful as it meanders through the vineyards.

Climbing times

5 mph	00:51:33
7 mph	00:36:29
9 mph	00:28:26
12 mph	00:21:22

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Chat can be cycled from 3 sides. Col du Chat from Le Bourget du Lac is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Chat from Chevelu & Col du Chat from Monthoux via Lacets de Taba.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Chat from Le Bourget du Lac. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Col du Chat from Le Bourget du Lac is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Col du Chat from Le Bourget du Lac is 4.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Chat from Le Bourget du Lac is 5.9%.

Col du Chat from Le Bourget du Lac has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.4%.

The summit of Col du Chat from Le Bourget du Lac is at 2126 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:51:33 to climb Col du Chat from Le Bourget du Lac. At 7 mph the time is 00:36:29, and at 9 mph 00:28:26. For the fastest cyclists, 00:21:22 is an achievable time.

Col du Chat from Le Bourget du Lac is located in the region Savoie in France.

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Col du Chat from Le Bourget du Lac

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