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Ambérieux-en-Dombes walks
Étang Chardonnet circuit in Sainte-Olive
Tourist office 
3.49 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Olive (Ain)
A pleasant walk typical of the Dombes. Mainly on tarmac but with very little traffic; you are on secondary roads. Along the route there is a high concentration of ponds, which are full of water in 2020. The view of the ponds is unobstructed and you will encounter many different birds. The walk is punctuated by a variety of landscapes: ponds, fields, copses and even a view of the Beaujolais region.
La Pierre Brune walk
Tourist office 5.16 mi
+194 ft
-177 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Rancé (Ain)
This walk combines nature and heritage. In the centre of the village of Rancé, discover the oldest and most important witness to the history of the commune, the Romanesque church, which has been renovated several times. You will discover the wash house, a testament to the 19th-century hygiene movement, as well as the Pierre Brune, a block of granite, the local "big rock".
Routes of the Savigneux and Ambérieux-en-Dombes ponds
Tourist office 9.20 mi
+167 ft
-174 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Savigneux (Ain)
With this route, set off to discover the remains that bear witness to the past in the kingdom of the ponds.
The Vernange Pond
Tourist office 
4.97 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Monthieux (Ain)
An easy walk leading to the Vernange Sensitive Natural Area with its observatory. Don't forget your binoculars.
Chanteins Chapel
Tourist office 7.38 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ain
Set off to discover a hidden treasure in a lush green setting!
The Bozonnières route in Bouligneux
Tourist office 
4.38 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Bouligneux (Ain)
An easy and enjoyable walk to discover the ponds of the Dombes and its birdlife.
The Grand Birieux Sensitive Natural Area
Tourist office 
7.28 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ain
A hike from Saint Marcel to the Étang du Grand Birieux Nature Reserve and its observatory.
Please note that the hike is mainly on tarmac with a 100m section on the D2 road.
Route from Étang des Vavres to Saint-André-de-Corcy
Tourist office 
7.65 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-de-Corcy (Ain)
Through fields and woods, discover manor houses, equestrian centres and, amongst other sights, the Étang des Vavres with its ducks, swans and extensive reed beds. The Étang des Vavres is under cultivation in 2023.
The Grand Rieux in Civrieux
Tourist office 4.50 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Civrieux (Ain)
A pleasant route around the village of Civrieux.
Route de la Mâtre to Chaleins
Tourist office 
4.73 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Chaleins (Ain)
Explore the area around Chaleins and the banks of the Mâtre for a countryside walk.
From Reyrieux to Trévoux between the Saône and the old railway line
Visorando Member 
5.70 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Reyrieux (Ain)
A flat route, suitable for all, often used for Sunday walks. Due to the passages over the railway line, pushchairs are not recommended. For geocaching enthusiasts, I have marked the caches located along the route.
The castles of Vataneins and Tavernost
Tourist office 4.73 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Francheleins (Ain)
This short walk will allow you to discover, from the road, the private châteaux of Tavernost and Vataneins.
Between the Saône and the Plateau, starting from Massieux
Tourist office 8.25 mi
+499 ft
-502 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Massieux (Ain)
From the Dombes plateau to the banks of the Saône, make the most of this walk to enjoy a refreshing cultural break at the Maison Eclusière in Parcieux.
From Bois des Pommes to Étang Dimanche
Tourist office 
4.38 mi
+72 ft
-69 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Mionnay (Ain)
An easy family walk that starts at Mionnay Station, crosses the Bois des Pommes and leads to Étang Dimanche.
Walk around Montceaux
Visorando Member 3.73 mi
+194 ft
-207 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Montceaux (Ain)
Starting from the leisure area (Montceaux stadium), this circular route takes you through meadows and woodland around the village of Montceaux. You can explore the Calonne, a stream that runs through the village, and the ruins of the oil mill.
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