Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne walks

Take a stroll through the valleys and plateau from this splendid little town.

Discover the medieval town of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne and its surroundings: passing through the medieval streets and the castle, you will discover the natural area of Prés Gaudet before exploring the Relevant valley, ending with a stroll through the arboretum.

Visit the Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne arboretum, which features many different species of trees. You can also explore a pond teeming with dragonflies of various colours in spring. A short and pleasant visit.

This bucolic hike will take you from hamlet to hamlet around the village of Saint-Étienne-sur-Chalaronne.

This short walk will allow you to discover, from the road, the private châteaux of Tavernost and Vataneins.

An easy and enjoyable walk to discover the ponds of the Dombes and its birdlife.

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.

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

This hike takes you through the woods around the village of Montceaux. Along the way, discover the ponds, the ruins of an oil mill and the private castle of La Bâtie.

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

This walk takes you past the many ponds of the Dombes and crosses the Vieux Jonc twice.

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.

Set off to discover a hidden treasure in a lush green setting!

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.

A hike that combines nature and heritage, with beautiful panoramic views, ponds and the Plantay Tower.

Explore the area around Chaleins and the banks of the Mâtre for a countryside walk.

With this route, set off to discover the remains that bear witness to the past in the kingdom of the ponds.