Dent du Chat
A toothlike peak 1,390 metres high on the western shore of Lac du Bourget. Reaching the summit offers views over the whole lake and Aix-les-Bains, and it is a classic local climbing route.
The Dent du Chat takes its name from its resemblance to a cat's tooth and is the most striking peak on the ridge along the western shore of Lac du Bourget. Hikes often start from the car park at the Col du Chat or on the top of Mont du Chat. The round trip takes about 2 to 3 hours. The final section requires climbing rock with the help of chains and is fairly challenging, so it is not suitable for those afraid of heights or for children. The summit offers excellent views of the lake, the spa town, and the snowy Alpine peaks to the east. Mont du Chat is also a famous climb on the Tour de France.
Opening hours
All day (not advisable to climb in snowy winter)
Nearby sights
- Grand Port & Lakeside, Aix-les-Bains
- Lac du Bourget
- Hautecombe Abbey
- Casino Grand-Cercle
- Thermes Nationaux & Arch of Campanus
- Musée Faure
- Gorges du Sierroz
- Belvédère de la Chambotte