Terments Cross – Plateau de Retord loop from Haut Valromey

Terments Cross – Plateau de Retord loop from Haut Valromey

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Terments Cross – Plateau de Retord loop from Haut Valromey

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31.7km

540m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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3.23 km

Terments Cross

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Small pass at the crossroads of the Crêt du Nu, summit of the Plateau de Retord, the Mont Blanc de Beauregard panorama, the hamlet of Bergonnes and the resort of Plans d'Hotonnes.

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5.56 km

Crêt du Nu

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About 10km of path between Plans d'Hotones and the Col de Cuvéry, along the GTJ VTT, it goes on gravel and it's beautiful. Please respect the places!

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8.25 km

View of Mont Blanc

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On a clear day, a nice surprise.

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9.56 km

Plateau de Retord

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The Retord plateau is a fantastic place for hiking or cycling. This was one of my highlights of the entire GTJ. A mix between wide open spaces and wooded areas! …

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13.3 km

Cuvéry Pass

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The Col de Cuvery, from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, is 14.4 kilometers long with an average gradient of between 5 and 6%.

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17.5 km

Short detour to La Chappelle de Retord

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Chapel located in the middle of nowhere... With its surrounding mountain pastures (and its cross-country ski trails in winter, finally, when there is snow...).

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31.6 km

Monument to the Maquis of Plans d'Hotonnes

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Stele paying tribute to the Resistance fighters who took to the Maquis on the Plateau de Retord during the Second World War. Several information panels on the history of the Resistance fighters near the various farms occupied at the time.

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31.7 km

Plans d'Hotonnes Station

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This human-sized resort offers many activities available all year round. It is the starting point for VTT, Gravel and hiking circuits. It also has a biathlon stadium usable in summer …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

7.57 km

3.15 km

313 m

Surfaces

19.5 km