Activities on the Retord plateau
Summer or winter, there is never a dull moment on the Retord plateau: hiking, mountain biking, swimming, skiing, snowshoeing, biathlon, dog sledding… It all starts right by the gîte.
- 120 kmof Nordic ski routes
- 13downhill ski runs
- 11snowshoe trails
- 5mountain-bike routes
Two seasons, endless choices
Wildlife, plants, fun and sporting activities: the plateau can be enjoyed all year round, with family or friends.
Winter at Les Plans d’Hotonnes
Cross-country and downhill skiing, snowshoeing, sledging, biathlon: a resort on a human scale, for skiing with family or friends, without the crowds of the big resorts.
Winter activities
Summer on the plateau
Colours that change through the months, wide wild open spaces and, from the ridges, a 360° panorama over the Alps. Hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, swimming…
Summer activities
Our favourite places
Producers, craftspeople, cultural venues, places to relax and local places to eat: a few addresses in the Bugey that will make you want to stay!
Discover our addressesSleep in the heart of the activities
The group gîte stands right by the hiking trails and mountain-bike routes, with views over Les Plans d’Hotonnes. You sleep in the middle of the playground.
- Road and mountain-bike circuits, marked trails
- Cross-country and downhill skiing close by
- Farm inn on site, open during the holidays and ski weekends
Your questions
When can you ski on the Retord plateau?
The Les Plans d’Hotonnes resort welcomes skiers from mid-December to the end of March, depending on snow cover. It also offers activities when snow is lacking.
Where can I rent a mountain bike on site?
A bike rental shop is located not far from the gîte, at the Les Plans d’Hotonnes resort: mountain bikes, electric-assist bikes, road bikes, and even all-terrain wheelchairs.
What is there to do with children?
In winter, fun cross-country beginner areas, a snow garden, beginners’ ski lifts and sledging. In summer, laser biathlon from age 8, horse rides from age 4 and supervised swimming at Lac Genin or the Champdor lake.
Can we stay at the gîte to enjoy the activities?
Yes. The group gîte sleeps up to 15 people, right by the hiking trails, mountain-bike routes and cross-country ski tracks. See the gîte page for prices and availability.
Want to make the most of it?
A question, a booking request? We are here to help you plan your stay on the Retord plateau.