Col de Richemond (1060 m) – Grand Colombier Summit loop from Hotonnes

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Col de Richemond (1060 m) – Grand Colombier Summit loop from Hotonnes

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Col de Richemond (1060 m) – Grand Colombier Summit loop from Hotonnes

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48.0km

1,280m

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: July 30, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 15.7 km for 362 m

Closed: • October(End)-April(Beginning) (otherwise open)

After 22.8 km for 1.14 km

Closed: • November-April

After 24.5 km for 1.14 km

Closed: • November-April

After 32.2 km for 362 m

Closed: • October(End)-April(Beginning) (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Parking

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2.46 km

Les Terments

Mountain Pass

7.38 km

Col de Richemond (1060 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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

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16.2 km

Mountain Trail with Scenic Views

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Relatively flat, this trail is smooth-riding and offers beautiful viewpoints of the surroundings.

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18.5 km

Chalet d'Arvière

Highlight • Pub

Here we find a very peaceful refuge out of season and crowded from time to time. It is possible to book to sleep there. There is no free drinking water …

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24.2 km

Grand Colombier Summit

Highlight • Summit

The Grand Colombier is one of the most beautiful peaks in the Jura massif. It culminates at 1,534 meters above sea level and from the top you can see Lake …

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24.6 km

Col du Grand Colombier

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This pass, just over 1,500 meters high, is truly wonderful in every respect. The ascent is via small roads with very little traffic, but with many great views – the …

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42.6 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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