Signal du Mont du Chat, Mountain summit in Savoie, France.
Signal du Mont du Chat reaches an elevation of 1,504 meters within the Jura Mountains, offering views across Lake Bourget and surrounding peaks.
The mountain gained recognition in the 1974 Tour de France when Belgian cyclist Eddy Merckx claimed victory during the stage featuring this climb.
The limestone mountain serves as a reference point for local inhabitants and draws cyclists who test their abilities on its challenging slopes.
The ascent spans 13.5 kilometers with an average gradient of 9.2 percent, featuring 11 hairpin turns through dense forest coverage.
The mountain route presents one of the steepest continuous gradients in France, maintaining a sustained slope above 10 percent for several kilometers.
Location: Savoie
Elevation above the sea: 1,504 m
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 45.65985,5.82123
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
Dent du Chat
1.9 km
Château de Bourdeau
4.1 km
Plage du Bourget-du-Lac
3.1 km
Château du Bourget
3.5 km
Grotte de Lamartine
4.2 km
Château de Bonport
5.8 km
Château de La Forest
2.9 km
Prieuré du Bourget
3.4 km
Château de Somont
5.2 km
Coin du Bois
5.2 km
Base de loisirs des Mottets
5.7 km
Château de Bergin
5.7 km
Littoral de Tresserve
5.7 km
Église Saint-Laurent et Prieuré du Bourget-du-Lac
3.4 km
Maison forte de Prélian
4.5 km
Maison forte de Cummugnin
5.8 km
Pierre à cupules de La Guettaz
5.9 km
Plage du Lido
5.7 km
Plage des Mottets
5 km
Plage de Charpignat
2.9 km
Église Saint-Maurice de Traize
5.9 km
Église Saint-Antoine de La Chapelle-du-Mont-du-Chat
5.8 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
4.5 km
Église Saint-Vincent-de-Saragosse
3.8 km
Église Saint-Martin de La Chapelle-Saint-Martin
5.1 km
Église de l'Assomption de Meyrieux-Trouet
3.7 km
Église Saint-Paul de Saint-Paul
3.5 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-l'Étoile de La Chapelle-du-Mont-du-Chat
5.9 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes