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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Châtillon-En-Michaille

Plateau de Retord – Cuvéry Pass loop from Ochiaz

Bike touring routes & trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Châtillon-En-Michaille

Plateau de Retord – Cuvéry Pass loop from Ochiaz

Hard

5.0

(3)

115

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Plateau de Retord – Cuvéry Pass loop from Ochiaz

02:35

25.4km

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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Start point

Parking

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2.76 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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2

4.07 km

View of Mont Blanc

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day, a nice surprise.

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3

6.94 km

Panorama of Crêt du Nu

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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7.28 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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9.61 km

Les Terments

Mountain Pass

6

13.2 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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14.2 km

Route 14 + 13 Plans d'Hotonnes, Plateau de Retord

Highlight • Other

well marked course without difficulty good rolling

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21.1 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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24.4 km

Cuvéry Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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25.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

7.23 km

2.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

1.78 km

512 m

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (1,030 m)

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