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 blue signs number 14
18 km long with an elevation gain of 800 m, this loop is a real roller coaster on the footsteps of the partisans who were hiding and organizing their acts of resistance during WW2.
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 Servi'Nature located at the starting point.
Open period
From 01/05/ to 31/10/
route
- Drop : 570 m
- Distance : 18 km
- Daily duration : 90 mn
Public
- Level bue - Medium
Les Plans d'Hotonnes 01260 Haut Valromey Show / Hide location