Multyday mountainbiking loop around Grand Colombier : day 2 La Praille - Les Plans d'Hotonnes

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Elevation : 1079m
La Praille, 01110 Plateau d'Hauteville

Description

Day 2 of the southern loop of the Grande Traversée du Jura on Mountain bike from La Praille to Les Plans d'Hotonnes.
With a length of almost 27 km, this second stage is the easiest of the three following a hilly route between 3 northern sites of Ain: La Praille, Lachat and Plans d'Hotonnes. Through the forests and ridges of Bugey, this stage will take you from the forests of the Plateau d'Hauteville to the large expanses of the Plateau de Retord. Day 1 : Culoz > La Praille (32 km) Day 2 : La Praille > Les Plans d'Hotonnes (27 km) Day 3 : Les Plans d'Hotonnes > Culoz (35km) PLEASE NOTE regarding the Plans d'Hotonnes area: due to persistent drought, a flock of sheep has been moved closer to the Chemin des Lieurs to graze. The flock is accompanied by livestock guardian dogs. A recommended detour is in place. August 2026.

Services

Car park
Free car park
Motorhomes allowed

Environment

  • In the country
  • Mountain location
  • Station district
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Lake 5 km away
Updated on 12 August 2026 at 11:10
by Office de Tourisme Bugey Sud Grand Colombier
(Offer identifier : 6704755)
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