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Ars walking route
Tourist office
10.41 mi
+433 ft
-443 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ars-sur-Formans (Ain)
Set off on a nature walk through fields and woodland, where peace and quiet and birdsong await you.
The Walk starting from Ars-sur-Formans
3.71 mi
+128 ft
-135 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Ars-sur-Formans (Ain)
This route will guide you in the footsteps of Jean-Marie Vianney, the Holy Curé of Ars, a man with an extraordinary destiny, and will allow you to discover a countryside perfect for recharging your batteries.
The Chemin du Curé d’Ars
10.47 mi
+243 ft
-404 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ars-sur-Formans (Ain)
On foot or by bike, with family or friends, follow the 16 km signposted trail taken by the Holy Curé of Ars to travel from Ars to Montmerle-sur-Saône.
Enjoy the gentle landscape in lush green surroundings and, whilst taking a break, let yourself be charmed by the delightful villages of Chaleins and Lurcy.
Feel free to take a little detour beyond the main route! (Cibeins Park, Fléchères Castle, Amareins Chapel...).
Line walk: plan your return journey.
Routes of the Savigneux and Ambérieux-en-Dombes ponds
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.
Le Fond de Juis in Savigneux
7.74 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Savigneux (Ain)
A relaxing route in natural surroundings. Highlights include a14th-century brick fortified castle and a pond.
Chanteins Chapel
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!
La Vieille Halle in Frans
4.71 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Frans (Ain)
From the restored market hall to the recently refurbished lake, via a remarkable church, this route combines the old and the new.
Les Grandes Terres – Rancé, Toussieux, Savigneux
11.63 mi
+394 ft
-367 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Toussieux (Ain)
This route combines nature and heritage between Rancé, Toussieux and Savigneux.
Route de la Mâtre to Chaleins
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.
La Pierre Brune walk
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".
Fléchères via the towpath from Beauregard
8.41 mi
+253 ft
-236 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Beauregard (Ain)
Set off on a nature and culture walk between the Saône and the châteaux.
Circular route to the south of Jassans-Riottier
Visorando Member
4.98 mi
+351 ft
-358 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Jassans-Riottier (Ain)
An easy walk starting from Jassans-Riottier. A steep climb at the start, then almost entirely flat on the plateau. Beautiful views of the surrounding area.
Circular route between Reyrieux and Neuville, returning along the Saône
11.10 mi
+384 ft
-407 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Reyrieux (Ain)
A walk that takes you through the heart of the villages on the way there, allowing you to discover local gems. The return journey follows the towpath, with its own surprises.
From Reyrieux to Trévoux between the Saône and the old railway line
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.
Route from the Château de Fléchères to Messimy-sur-Saône
5.34 mi
+89 ft
-105 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Messimy-sur-Saône (Ain)
This hike will take you to the Grange du Diable (on the Rhône side) and past the Château de Fléchères.
Circular route along the banks of the Saône starting from Trévoux
13.40 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Trévoux (Ain)
Hike proposed and organised by the ASMT: an easy and pleasant route along the Saône and around the lakes of Anse. Please note: there is a short stretch of tarmac at the start and end of the route.
The Chapel of Amareins and the Saône from Lurcy
7.47 mi
+302 ft
-289 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lurcy (Ain)
From Lurcy to Messimy-sur-Saône via the banks of the Saône, this walk gives you the chance to discover, along the way, the small chapel of Amareins, which dates back to the 11th century.
The castles of Vataneins and Tavernost
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.
Étang Chardonnet circuit in Sainte-Olive
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.
Saint-Bernard Circular
2.93 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bernard (Ain)
Follow in the footsteps of the painter Utrillo and his mother Suzanne Valadon to discover the pretty village of Saint-Bernard and its banks of the Saône.
Between the Saône and the Plateau, starting from Massieux
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.
The Grand Rieux in Civrieux
4.50 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Civrieux (Ain)
A pleasant route around the village of Civrieux.
Circular route via Lucenay starting from Anse
8.21 mi
+89 ft
-89 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Anse (Rhône)
This is an easy hike starting from Anse, allowing you to discover the countryside around Anse and Lucenay.
Please note: The start and finish points of this walk are close to Anse railway station, so you can reach the town by train. Alternatively, if travelling by car, parking is free.
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The Vernange Pond
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.
Route des Minimes au Paradis in Montmerle-sur-Saône
7.55 mi
+315 ft
-318 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Montmerle-sur-Saône (Ain)
From the Minimes site to the Croix du Paradis in Guéreins, walk along the heights of the Val de Saône with views of the Monts du Beaujolais before returning along the towpath by the river.
Walk around Montceaux
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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