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Snowshoeing trail on Plateau de Retord R4

Snowshoe Walking · Rhône-Alpes

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/ Circuit Raquettes des Plans d'Hotonnes sur le Plateau de Retord
Photo: © N.MULLER
/ Circuit Raquettes des Plans d'Hotonnes sur le Plateau de Retord
Photo: © N.MULLER
/ Circuit Raquettes des Plans d'Hotonnes sur le Plateau de Retord
Photo: © N.MULLER
/ Circuit Raquettes des Plans d'Hotonnes sur le Plateau de Retord
Photo: © N.MULLER
/ Circuit Raquettes des Plans d'Hotonnes sur le Plateau de Retord
Photo: © N.MULLER
/ Circuit Raquettes des Plans d'Hotonnes sur le Plateau de Retord
Photo: © N.MULLER
/ Départ des pistes des Plans d'Hotonnes
Photo: © M.Ballet

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moderate

Distance 7.5 km

2:10 h

254 m

252 m

Author’s recommendation

Author

Office de Tourisme Bugey Sud Grand Colombier

Update: November 19, 2021

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Risk potential

Highest point

1,286 m

Lowest point

1,033 m

Best time of year

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Cardinal direction

Rest Stop

Hotel Restaurant Berthet

Safety information

Tips and hints

APIDAE tourism data updated on 04/11/2021 by "Office de Tourisme Bugey Sud Grand Colombier".
Spotted an error? Write to e.bebi@bugeysud-tourisme.fr with the following information:
File name: Itinéraire Raquettes du Plateau de Retord R4 | Record identifier: 5938012 | URL (link) for this Outdooractive page.

Start

Le point de départ est situé aux Plans d'Hotonnes (1,033 m)

Coordinates:

46.039372, 5.701729

DMS

46°02'21.7"N 5°42'06.2"E

UTM

31T 709050 5101971

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Destination

Le point d'arrivée est situé aux Plans d'Hotonnes

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all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Getting there

Parking

Coordinates

46.039372, 5.701729

DMS

46°02'21.7"N 5°42'06.2"E

UTM

31T 709050 5101971

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

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Equipment

Basic Equipment for Snow Shoe Walking

Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots appropriate for winter use (B1+ recommended)
Layered, moisture wicking clothing
Long, warm technical socks plus liners and spares
Rucksack (with rain cover)
Water- and windproof mountaineering jacket and trousers with ankle adjustment or separate gaiters
Lip protection (SPF 30+)
Water- and windproof gloves plus thin fleece inner gloves
Neckwear
moisture wicking skull / knit cap
Sunglasses
Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
First aid kit
Blister kit
Bivy / survival bag
Survival blanket
Headlamp
Pocket knife
Whistle
Cell phone
Cash
Navigation equipment / map and compass
Emergency contact details
ID

Technical Equipment for Snow Shoe Walking

Hiking poles fitted with snow baskets
Snowshoes

The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

7.5 km

Duration

2:10 h

Ascent

254 m

Descent

252 m

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