3 day-hike in Jura: hiking trails through Plateau de Retord and Grand Colombier

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9.10€

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202 JURA ALPES DU NORD

89026 - GRANDES TRAVERSÉES DU JURA - GTJ

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7.00€

Description

Southern crossing of the Grande Traversée du Jura on foot from Valserhône railway station to Culoz railway station in 3 days.

With a length of just over 50 km, this marked crossing on the southern end of the Grande traversée du Jura follows the crests and large expanses of the Jura Massif.
From Valserhône station to Culoz railway station, two towns on the banks of the Rhône river, this circuit in the middle of nature quickly gains altitude to first cross the Plateau de Retord, then the Massif du Grand Colombier.
In these landscapes of wide open spaces, far from roads and communication axes, it is a crossing of mountain pastures, valleys and forests with little or no habitation. Apart from the farms of Retord and their atypical architecture, places favored by the Resistance during the Second World War.
Many panoramas are to be discovered along the way with a series of balconies facing the chain of the Alps and Mont Blanc to the east.

Day 1: Valserhône (Bellegarde) > Les Plans d'Hotonnes (20 km)
Day 2: Les Plans d'Hotonnes > Arvières (17 km)
Day 3: Arvieres > Culoz (18 km)

Several accommodations offer overnight stays in the Plans d'Hotonnes resort, including the Hôtel Restaurant Berthet.
The next stage can be done up to the very popular Chalet d'Arvières located between the Col de la Biche and the Grand Colombier.

The circuit crosses the pastures of the Plateau de Retord, the greatest vigilance is recommended when you encounter a herd.
Some herds are accompanied by guard dogs, in which case it is strongly recommended that you do not cross it but walk around it. We thank you for keeping your dogs on a leash and systematically closing the enclosures behind your passage.

Technical Information

Walking

Difficulty

Medium

Dist.

51 km

Altimetric profile

Starting point

01350 Culoz-Béon

Lat : 45.843391Lng : 5.778809

Points of interest

Gîte Chalet d'Arvières

A former forester's house that has been completely restored as a gîte d'étape et de séjour, situated at an altitude of 1250m, on the GR9, the GTJ and the site of the former Carthusian monastery of Arvières.Rejuvenate in a peaceful natural setting, accessible on foot and snowshoes, and by car via a passable forest track. Accommodation for 14 people in 6 bedrooms. 2 triple rooms, 3 double rooms with single beds and 1 double room. Special offer: unlimited relaxation and wild plant cooking course using the traditional bread oven! Meals, half board Open from mid-May to mid-October, Tuesday to Sunday lunchtime, and from mid-December to mid-March, Wednesday to Sunday lunchtime.

Chalet d'Arvières route du Grand Colombier Lochieu 01260 Arvière-en-Valromey

Les Plans d'Hotonnes Hotonnes 01260 Haut Valromey

Hotel Restaurant Berthet

Hotel-restaurant with 9 rooms in the heart of the resort of Les Plans d'Hotonnes on the Plateau de Retord at the foot of the ski slopes. Bar-restaurant with mountain specialities on the menu.

Lieu-dit Les Bergonnes Station des Plans d'Hotonnes Lieu-dit "Les Bergonnes" 01260 Haut Valromey

Claie Des Lys

Located at an altitude of 1200m, in the small hamlet of Les Bergonnes, 3 minutes from the resort of Les Plans d'Hotonnes, its guest rooms (or group gîte) have a capacity of 15 beds.A family resort par excellence in winter, discover these wide-open spaces for hiking and discovery in all seasons. This resort is also an important stage of the GTJ and the GR9. This tourist accommodation offers a peaceful stay in a friendly, peaceful and welcoming environment. Each room has a private bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet. The common room invites to share moments of exchange in all simplicity. Meals are also served in the dining room, prepared with local and seasonal products. The balneotherapy room is equipped with a massage shower, a sauna and a hammam. The adjoining relaxation area has sun loungers, an elliptical and a bike located south where a large bay window floods the room with light and wonderful mountain scenery in all seasons. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation where nature will remind you how much it can fill you with energy. The conception of the place is based on welcome, harmony, sharing, conviviality, respect and love. In this space, we offer you various formulas in guest rooms or in group lodging: - Overnight stay, weekend, week - Balneo - relaxation - Energy medicine treatments (by appointment only) - Initiation courses in energetic medicine

Les Bergonnes Les Plans d'Hotonnes 01260 Haut Valromey

Ferme des Bergonnes

Stopover gîte/group, approved Youth and Sports and National Education, located in the hamlet of Les Bergonnes, very close to the ski resort of Les Plans d'Hotonnes. Half board offered, family cuisine based on local products.Beautifully restored while keeping the charm of the old farms, the cottage offers pleasant stays for all. Several rooms of different capacities are suitable for anyone wishing to spend a time of sharing and meeting around a well-stocked and warm table d'hôtes.