Cuvéry Pass – Plateau de Retord loop from La Chapelle

Cuvéry Pass – Plateau de Retord loop from La Chapelle

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Cuvéry Pass – Plateau de Retord loop from La Chapelle

03:18

41.4km

960m

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 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.68 km

Étang de Lalleyriat

Highlight • Lake

This beautiful spot is ideal for taking a break. There are benches and public restrooms.

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14.8 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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18.5 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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19.8 km

View of Mont Blanc

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day, a nice surprise.

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22.5 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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24.8 km

Terments Cross

Highlight • Other

Small pass at the crossroads of the Crêt du Nu, summit of the Plateau de Retord, the Mont Blanc de Beauregard panorama, the hamlet of Bergonnes and the resort of Plans d'Hotonnes.

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27.3 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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27.4 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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41.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

16.4 km

3.16 km

279 m

Surfaces