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Birieux walks
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
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 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.
The Plantay Tower
4.03 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Le Plantay (Ain)
A hike that combines nature and heritage, with beautiful panoramic views, ponds and the Plantay Tower.
The Bozonnières route in Bouligneux
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.
Loop around Saint-Éloi
Visorando Member
4.74 mi
+302 ft
-292 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Éloi (Ain)
This easy circuit around the commune of Saint-Éloi in the Ain department will give you a glimpse of the Dombes region.
It also offers plenty of geocaching opportunities for enthusiasts.
Ponds and Notre Dame des Dombes Abbey
10.65 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Plantay (Ain)
I had wanted to walk through this flat countryside with its multitude of ponds for a long time. I suggest this route, which starts at Notre-Dame des Dombes Abbey. It will take you past some beautiful ponds and local farms. Depending on the season, you will be accompanied by the songs of a multitude of birds. Frogs will jump out of the water as you pass by and curious cows will come to meet you.
Along the Cottey from Lac Neyton
5.34 mi
+341 ft
-344 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Dagneux (Ain)
Family walk above Montluel, along the Cotey stream, between woods and farmland.
Circular around Bressolles from Lac Neyton
9.82 mi
+535 ft
-541 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Dagneux (Ain)
Most of the walk is on paths through the woods or along farm tracks. There are a few short sections on country roads.
For those who want to diversify their activities, there is the option of a day's fishing at Lac Neyton.
From Bois des Pommes to Étang Dimanche
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.
The Bois de Chassagne
9.41 mi
+187 ft
-187 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chalamont (Ain)
A hike with a variety of points of interest: traditional farms, ponds, fields and forest.
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.
The heights of Montluel
6.37 mi
+512 ft
-492 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Boisse (Ain)
A long walk starting from Montuel that will take you to the heights of the coast. In good weather, you can enjoy views of the Alps and the Bugey.
If you feel so inclined, the Madonna will thank you for stopping by the Saint-Barthélemy Chapel on your way back.
Around Pérouges
5.72 mi
+427 ft
-427 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Pérouges (Ain)
This loop will take you out of the medieval town to discover the varied landscape of the region, with woods, crops, a few old houses and panoramic views. The 9 km route is easy to follow and well marked in orange.
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.
On the edge of the Étangs des Dombes lakes, starting from Meximieux
5.45 mi
+322 ft
-312 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Meximieux (Ain)
This is an easy, short walk along quiet coastal paths in Meximieux, partly through farmland and partly through deciduous hedgerows. It is also a way to get close to some of the ponds in the Dombes and see lots of birds. At the Virgin of Saint-Sulpice, a beautiful panorama opens up before us, revealing the Ain plain, the Bugey and the Rhône, and even the Alps, depending on the weather.
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".
Circuit of the 11 lakes in the Dombes
7.38 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nizier-le-Désert (Ain)
This walk takes you through typical Dombes landscapes such as ponds, fields and copses. There are many ponds to see, making this route particularly interesting. Remember to bring your binoculars.
Route country on the Saône plateau in Montanay
3.67 mi
+108 ft
-118 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Montanay (Rhône)
A lovely route through fields on the Val de Saône plateau on the outskirts of the village of Montanay. Good country lanes, limited elevation gain, but with one or two fairly steep and earthy sections (passing through valleys) that can be slippery in wet weather.
Between woods and fields in Montanay
3.26 mi
+236 ft
-236 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Montanay (Rhône)
A short route suitable for lockdown with moderate elevation. The first part is through the woods of Montanay and the second
Léchères Pond
4.99 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Paul-de-Varax (Ain)
An easy route that takes you past the many ponds of the Dombes. Bring your binoculars.
Circular Val de Saône in Sathonay
1.83 mi
+233 ft
-233 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Sathonay-Village (Rhône)
Walk starting from the church in Sathonay-Village. Slight incline, easy walk for families. You will be able to see animals at two points along the walk: horses, donkeys, chickens, geese and ostriches.
A breath of fresh air in Lyon between the Saône and Rhône rivers.
11.07 mi
+344 ft
-344 ft
5h 25
Easy
Departure from Rillieux-la-Pape (Rhône)
This urban yet bucolic walk allows you to discover the wild banks of the Rhône, the new Passerelle de la Paix footbridge, the Croix-Rousse tunnel in a gentle way, the newly developed banks of the Saône and the market garden plateau that supplies the city.
The starting point is indicative. The walk can begin and end at virtually any point along the route.
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