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Cuvéry Pass – Plateau de Retord loop from Hotonnes

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Cuvéry Pass – Plateau de Retord loop from Hotonnes

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Cuvéry Pass – Plateau de Retord loop from Hotonnes

02:27

24.7km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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7.53 km

Retord Farm

Highlight • Restaurant

Board and lodging all year round in this traditional farm, in the middle of nowhere, a must-stop for a good mountain meal!

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10.9 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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14.6 km

Plateau de Retord

Highlight • Natural

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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15.9 km

View of Mont Blanc

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day, a nice surprise.

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18.6 km

Crêt du Nu

Highlight • Trail

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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20.9 km

Les Terments

Mountain Pass

24.5 km

Plans d'Hotonnes Station

Highlight • Rest Area

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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24.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

6.25 km

3.64 km

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

2.06 km

1.62 km

124 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (1,040 m)

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Wednesday 2 September

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July 28, 2023,Plateau du Retord, les plans d’Hotonnes

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Cuvéry Pass – Plateau de Retord loop from Hotonnes

Retord Farm

Cuvéry Pass

Plateau de Retord

View of Mont Blanc

Crêt du Nu

Plans d'Hotonnes Station

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