Bâgé-le-Châtel walks

As you wander along the quiet, shaded paths, you’ll encounter a succession of magnificent views and gems of the local heritage, such as the Romanesque church of Saint-André-de-Bâgé, the châteaux of Montépin and La Griffonnière, the remains of the ramparts of Bâgé-le-Châtel, the chapel of Aigrefeuille and beautiful country houses nestled in the valleys.

Starting from Bâgé-la-Ville town hall. This route allows you to explore the arboretum, passing through market gardeners’ fields and various farms.

A short walk to enjoy with the family on a sunny day. Views over the town of Pont-de-Veyle and the Mâconnais hills.

The Pérouse route will allow you to discover an authentic manor house (de la Pérouse) and an old mill alongside which flows the Pérouse leat. Built in half-timbered style, the manor house dates from the16th century. The church at Dommartin is notable for having its chancel facing west. The niche above the doorway houses a 15th-century statue of the Virgin and Child.

Hike through the heart of the village of Sancé and its surrounding countryside to discover the three castles in the commune: Château du Parc (private), Château de Châtenay (private) and Château Lapalus (communal property).

The Three Castles Circular Route in Saint-André-d’Huriat.

A pleasant walk taking you along a variety of paths – tarmac, stony and grassy – with sections crossing small streams and passing through small hamlets.

A short, pleasant route with no particular difficulties, offering some lovely views and a variety of paths. Take the time to admire the views across the Platières (fields or pastures).

Enjoy this short hike in the bucolic countryside behind the village of Garnerans.

A hike along the balconies in the south of Burgundy through the vineyards.

A lovely route along the paths of sunny Burgundy. Leaving Chaintré, we reach the crests of the mountains, with beautiful views of the Bois de Fée, Mont de Pouilly and La Grange du Bois. Along the way, we come across several fine castles: Château des Rontés, Château de Chasselas, Château de Leynes, Château de Lavérnette.

A lovely walk along the canals of Pont-de-Vaux, partly to reach the lock near the campsite, from where you can return to the village via tarmac and stony paths.

A route with little elevation gain, offering the chance to explore part of the Reyssouze Valley near Chavannes. A lush cattle-rearing region in the heart of the Bresse.

On this route, you’ll discover the vast floodplain of the Saône, stretching as far as the eye can see. Once you reach the banks of the Saône, you can see Île de la Motte, which has been designated a Sensitive Natural Area. Île de la Motte is home to colonies of herons: the little bittern, the little egret and the cattle egret, which can sometimes be sensitive to disturbance during the breeding season. The island’s presence on the river also helps to maintain fish diversity. Sediments carried by the Saône have been deposited and accumulated at La Motte, gradually creating small islets and secondary channels. Together, these form a mosaic of natural habitats that is home to an exceptional diversity of species.Beavers are present on the site and, indeed, contribute to its management by cutting branches from willows and poplars to eat their bark.

This walk, with its slight incline, is ideal for stretching your legs if you've got a couple of hours to spare.

Family walk for the APEL association of Saint Joseph secondary school. Long route: 2½ hours.

Walk organised by the parents’ association of Saint-Joseph Secondary School.

Here is a walk that starts in the town of Thoissey and takes you across fields to the banks of the Saône. The return journey to Thoissey, which follows the canal beneath the plane trees, will be particularly pleasant.

This walk follows the banks of the Saône and passes through the village of Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne and the town of Thoissey. You will pass, in particular, the private Château de Challes.

A lovely walk, mostly in the shade, which will take you to the foot of Mont-Saint-Romain, the highest peak in the Clunisois region, passing through the village of Charcuble, which still bears the mark of our recent history with its chapel. You can visit the Blanot and Azé Caves, or enjoy a swim at the Azé municipal swimming pool, which is open from1 June until the end of August.

From the Azé Caves car park, climb up to Mont Saint-Romain, then take a circular route around Blanot and return via the Étang de Crue. Enjoy a 360° panorama from the roof of the Mont Saint-Romain inn and a beautiful view from the orientation table above the Azé caves.