Col de Richemond (1060 m) – Plans d'Hotonnes Station loop from Hotonnes

Col de Richemond (1060 m) – Plans d'Hotonnes Station loop from Hotonnes

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Col de Richemond (1060 m) – Plans d'Hotonnes Station loop from Hotonnes

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19.8km

460m

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: August 27, 2026

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Parking

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7.14 km

Col de Richemond (1060 m)

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

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9.89 km

Porte du Valromey - "real" summit of Col de Richemond

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This is the "true summit," a little higher than the Col de Richemond.
A sign indicates the Porte du Valromey.
The start of the sublime "Corniche du Valromey" is also located here!

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11.4 km

Path through the fields that links the GTJ

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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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19.3 km

It stings!

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19.5 km

Monument to the Maquis of Plans d'Hotonnes

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Stele paying tribute to the Resistance fighters who took to the Maquis on the Plateau de Retord during the Second World War. Several information panels on the history of the Resistance fighters near the various farms occupied at the time.

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19.6 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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19.8 km

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Parking

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