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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Nantua
Champfromier

Cuvéry Pass – Plateau de Retord loop from Champfromier

Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Nantua
Champfromier

Cuvéry Pass – Plateau de Retord loop from Champfromier

Hard

5

riders

Cuvéry Pass – Plateau de Retord loop from Champfromier

07:15

90.8km

2,270m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 4.96 km for 54 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.89 km

View of the Valserine Valley from Les Avalanches

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The place called Les Avalanches is located just before the steep descent that takes you towards the Valserine and the Rhône. It offers a beautiful view of the valley.

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2

14.5 km

La Pesse

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A Jura village that offers a glimpse into the beautiful range of landscapes that surround it, including forests, meadows and cliffs.

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3

18.6 km

la borne au lion

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This stone not only offers superb views over the Crêt de Chalam sector, but it also marks a historic boundary. Originally it marked the border between the kingdoms of France, …

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4

26.3 km

La Roche Fauconnière

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The promontory offers a sublime panorama of the Roche Fauconnière cirque. The site has been classified as a “sensitive natural area” since 1936. The 150 meter high cliff dominates the Semine valley and faces the Orvaz valley.

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5

48.2 km

Strassenkreuz in Poizat

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Beautiful cross in the middle of the street

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55.0 km

Col de Bérentin

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Small pass in the Jura between Saint-Germain-de-Joux and Valromey.

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7

65.4 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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69.1 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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90.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.1 km

41.2 km

2.65 km

1.85 km

151 m

Surfaces

40.2 km

39.2 km

11.0 km

320 m

184 m

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Highest point (1,310 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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Friday 15 May

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73 %

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