Belvédère du Catray Viewpoint – Plateau de Retord loop from Hotonnes

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Belvédère du Catray Viewpoint – Plateau de Retord loop from Hotonnes

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Belvédère du Catray Viewpoint – Plateau de Retord loop from Hotonnes

04:16

42.3km

930m

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: August 26, 2026

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7.43 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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14.9 km

Belvédère du Catray Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Catray belvedere, there is a superb view of the valley and the surrounding mountains. Located at 1,042 meters above sea level, there is an orientation table to help …

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15.0 km

View of Lake Bourget and Annecy

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From the top of this pass, you can see Lake Annecy in the distance.

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19.5 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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20.8 km

View of Mont Blanc

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day, a nice surprise.

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23.5 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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25.8 km

Les Terments

Mountain Pass

30.7 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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