Le Tour de Retord
Ain, France
Loop trail in Ain, France. Cross-country skiing.
- Distance
- 14.2 mi (22.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,572 ft (479 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 5 min
- High point
- 4,190 ft (1,277 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Loop
Along the way
- Hut: La Ferme de Retord 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from start
- Spring 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from start
- Hut: Grange à Lucien 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Trailhead 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Aire naturelle de camping Les Plans d'Hotonnes 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Le Tour de Retord
How long is Le Tour de Retord?
Le Tour de Retord is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 5 min. It climbs 1,572 ft (479 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,190 ft (1,277 m).
How hard is Le Tour de Retord?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Le Tour de Retord?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Le Tour de Retord?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 7.7 mi (12.4 km), 12.8 mi (20.7 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Le Tour de Retord shaded?
Partly shaded (36% under trees).
What can you do on Le Tour de Retord?
Best for Cross-country skiing.
Where can you eat near Le Tour de Retord?
Auberge de Cuvéry, 0.6 mi (1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat.
Is this a good week for Le Tour de Retord?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Le Tour de Retord
- Le Tour des Fermes Ain · Easy · 4.8 mi (7.8 km)
- La Vézéronce Ain · Easy · 2.4 mi (3.9 km)
- Le Balcon du Mont-Blanc Ain · Moderate · 6.8 mi (10.9 km)
- Parcours VTT 15 noir - Le grand tour du plateau de Retord - Espace FFC Ain Forestière Ain · Expert · 23.8 mi (38.4 km)
- liaison Bauche-Charmette Ain · Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km)
- Les Clairemontelles Ain · Moderate · 7.6 mi (12.2 km)
- Chemin de la Vierge Ain · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- liaison Grange Charpy Ain · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap