16 black MTB trail - From Plans d'Hotonnes to Grand Colombier - Espace FFC Ain Forestière

Follow the black 16 markers from Plans d'Hotonnes.

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

This route has no tricky parts.

However, the circuit crosses the alpine pastures of the Retord Plateau; great caution is recommended when you encounter a herd, as many herds are accompanied by guard dogs. In this case, you are strongly advised not to cross the herd but to go around it. Please keep your dogs on a leash and always close the enclosures behind you. Consult the interactive Ma Patou map and learn the behavior to adopt: https://www.pasto-kezako.fr/ou-sont-les-chiens-de-protection-2/

Defective signage, incidents / safety, conflicts of use, illegal dumping? Locate and share the problem encountered on the national alert system via the SURICATE app or through the site 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 station is indicated.

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

The Plans d'Hotonnes station is not accessible by public transport.

It is possible to park in the main parking lot of the Plans d'Hotonnes station opposite the Maison des Plans.

The Office of Tourism's good plans.

Electric mountain bike and mountain bike rental possible at the start of the loops at the Sports 360 shop, reservation recommended. (Rentals, sales, and repairs).

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

This loop allows you to discover the southern part of the Retord Plateau located between the Plans d'Hotonnes Station, Hotonnes, and the Richemond pass.

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