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Plateau de Retord – Col de Richemond (1060 m) loop from Ochiaz

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Nantua

Châtillon-En-Michaille

Plateau de Retord – Col de Richemond (1060 m) loop from Ochiaz

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Plateau de Retord – Col de Richemond (1060 m) loop from Ochiaz

03:47

37.3km

800m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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2.94 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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4.26 km

View of Mont Blanc

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On a clear day, a nice surprise.

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6.94 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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9.27 km

Les Terments

Mountain Pass

14.2 km

Col de Richemond (1060 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Magnificent pass at 1000m altitude, regular climb between 5 and 6⁹%

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18.5 km

Path through the fields that links the GTJ

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Path between meadows and forests in the south of the Plateau de Retord. Different sections located to the north of the road leading to the Col de Richemond offer very beautiful panoramas of the Valromey valley to the south.

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26.2 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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37.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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24.1 km

8.51 km

3.79 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

32.6 km

3.18 km

1.41 km

224 m

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (1,010 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

31°C

19°C

96 %

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Plateau de Retord – Col de Richemond (1060 m) loop from Ochiaz

Plateau de Retord

View of Mont Blanc

Crêt du Nu

Daffodils

Col de Richemond (1060 m)

Path through the fields that links the GTJ

Plans d'Hotonnes Station

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