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

Marking in progress in spring 2024

It is strongly recommended to have a water bottle, a helmet, a mobile phone, and a repair kit.

This route has no difficult sections.

However, the circuit crosses the alpine pastures of the Retord Plateau; the utmost caution is recommended when encountering a herd, as many herds are accompanied by guard dogs. In this case, it is strongly recommended not to cross but to go around. Please keep your dogs on a leash and always close enclosures behind you.

Check the interactive Ma Patou map and learn the behavior to adopt: https://www.pasto-kezako.fr/ou-sont-les-chiens-de-protection-2/

Defective marking, incidents / safety, usage conflicts, illegal dumping? Locate and share the problem encountered on the national alert system via the SURICATE app or at https://sentinelles.sportsdenature.fr/

From Lyon, take the A42 then the A40 towards Geneva until the Saint Martin du Fresne exit where the Plans d'Hotonnes resort is indicated.

From Mâcon, take the A40 towards Geneva until the Saint Martin du Fresne exit where the Plans d'Hotonnes resort is indicated.

APIDAE Tourism data updated on 15/06/2022 by "Aintourisme".
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Tourism Office tips.

Rental of electric mountain bikes and mountain bikes is possible from the loops at the Servi'Nature shop, reservation recommended. (Rentals, sales and repairs).

After the effort, enjoy the Ain's temps loisirs shop in the heart of the resort offering refreshments, an eco-friendly souvenir shop, and a wellness area composed of Norwegian baths and sauna.

For snacks, the Hotel Restaurant Berthet offers many mountain specialties.

This Retord route passing through the must-sees of the Plateau will remind cross-country skiers of the vast areas crossed by the trails.

This itinerary is part of the "Ain Outdoor" selection.