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MTB track 14 red - Retord - les balcons du Mont Blanc - Espace FFC Ain Forestière

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MTB track 14 red - Retord - les balcons du Mont Blanc - Espace FFC Ain Forestière

Description

The Plateau de Retord is an out-of-time corner of France, located right between Geneva and Lyon, one step away from Annecy and Chambéry. This wild plateau is known for its beautiful wild flowers, the typical housing architecture and wonderful panoramas on the Alps. The place is ideal to Mountain bike.

Follow the red signs number 14

24 km long with an elevation gain of 450 m, this is the typical loop around the plateau. The trails will lead you to noticeable points called Ferme de Retord, Auberge de Cuvéry (where it is possible to grab something to eat on the way, the beautiful panorama of Tumet and the local summit Crêt du Nu.

Do not forget to download the map before you go.

Ski resort in winter, les Plans d'Hotonnes is also famous for its slopes, cross country and snowshoe tracks and the international biathlon centre where you can try your luck on the shooting range at any time of the year.

You do not own a bike? Rent your mountain bike, e-bike, at the local rental shop Sports 360 located at the starting point.

Technical Information

Mountainbiking
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3h10mn
Dist.
29 km
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Starting point

Les Plans d'Hotonnes , 01260   Haut Valromey
Lat : 46.039638Lng : 5.703192

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Date and time

  • From 01/05/2026 to 31/10/2026

Additional information

Environments

Mountain view
Panoramic view
Forest location
In the country
Mountain location
Isolated
Presence of livestock and guard dogs

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Office de Tourisme Bugey Sud Grand Colombier - 04/12/2025
www.bugeysud-tourisme.fr
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Contact

Phone :
04 79 81 29 06
04 79 87 51 04

Email : contact@bugeysud-tourisme.fr

Website : http://www.bugeyvelo.com/

Location complements

Free parking lots in front of the MTB rental shop Servi'Nature and in front of the Hotel Restaurant Berthet.

Possibility to start from La Raymond close to the col de Cuvery.

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Yes

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾