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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

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Belvédère du Catray Viewpoint – Plateau de Retord loop from Hotonnes

04:02

39.7km

860m

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 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.82 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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14.3 km

Belvédère du Catray Viewpoint

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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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18.8 km

Plateau de Retord

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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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20.1 km

View of Mont Blanc

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day, a nice surprise.

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23.0 km

Panorama of Crêt du Nu

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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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23.4 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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25.7 km

Les Terments

Mountain Pass

30.6 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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39.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

8.93 km

4.97 km

232 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.8 km

2.93 km

2.75 km

213 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (1,010 m)

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Monday 17 August

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Belvédère du Catray Viewpoint – Plateau de Retord loop from Hotonnes

Retord Farm

Belvédère du Catray Viewpoint

Plateau de Retord

View of Mont Blanc

Panorama of Crêt du Nu

Crêt du Nu

Daffodils

Path through the fields that links the GTJ

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