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Lake Nantua – Plateau de Retord loop from Hotonnes

Lake Nantua – Plateau de Retord loop from Hotonnes

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Lake Nantua – Plateau de Retord loop from Hotonnes

04:17

62.1km

1,060m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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232 m

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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5.45 km

Col de la Cheminée

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Pass without difficulty or real ascent from the Col de Bérentin.

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12.1 km

Bief du Molard Ravaux

Lake

17.3 km

Bief du Valey

Lake

25.0 km

Camping at Lake Nantua

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Perfect for an overnight stop for bike packing trips. The location is excellent, right by the lake. There are beautiful landscapes and it is close to the shops and restaurants of the village.

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28.4 km

Lac de Nantua

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Beautiful lake for swimming

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28.6 km

Lake Nantua

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This glacial lake backed by limestone cliffs is sometimes sapphire and sometimes emerald in color - Alexandre Dumas wrote in his book Impression de voyage in 1834: “This pretty little …

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44.9 km

Col de Bérentin

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

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50.3 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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54.0 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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62.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.9 km

21.7 km

2.24 km

2.19 km

1.60 km

1.46 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.9 km

22.0 km

6.61 km

2.09 km

500 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,260 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

29°C

15°C

15 %

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Lake Nantua – Plateau de Retord loop from Hotonnes

Plans d'Hotonnes Station

Col de la Cheminée

Camping at Lake Nantua

Lac de Nantua

Lake Nantua

Col de Bérentin

Cuvéry Pass

Plateau de Retord

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