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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Belley
Haut-Valromey

Cuvéry Pass – Plateau de Retord loop from Hotonnes

Hard

5.0

(3)

108

riders

Cuvéry Pass – Plateau de Retord loop from Hotonnes

02:31

25.2km

490m

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: May 15, 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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3

14.6 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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4

15.9 km

View of Mont Blanc

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On a clear day, a nice surprise.

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5

18.7 km

Panorama of Crêt du Nu

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Open panorama of the Alps facing Mont Blanc. View of the Grand Colombier, legendary pass of the Ain, the Belledonne massif and the Chartreuse to the south.
This panorama is …

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19.1 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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21.4 km

Les Terments

Mountain Pass

8

25.0 km

Plans d'Hotonnes Station

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This human-sized resort offers numerous activities available all year round. It is the starting point for mountain bike and hiking trails. It also has a biathlon stadium that can be …

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25.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

6.78 km

3.64 km

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

2.06 km

1.62 km

124 m

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (1,040 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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