The Cuckoo Route in Vincelles

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In the heart of the Burgundian Bresse region, Vincelles is bordered by the non-navigable stretch of the River Seille, which is a delight for anglers. Close to Louhans-Châteaurenaud, the trails are easily accessible and will take you on a journey through woods and meadows to discover the natural surroundings. In the village, you can admire the private mills that dot the Bresse countryside.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 1.99 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 66 ft
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    Descent: - 72 ft
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    Highest point: 663 ft
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    Lowest point: 604 ft
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Bocage - @Vincelles Town Hall

Description of the walk

The car park is located at 370 Chemin de l’Ambutelière, next to the distillery. A sign showing the commune’s ‘Balades Vertes’ route indicates the starting point of the walk.

(S/E) From the car park, take Chemin de la Marsaize. The tarmac road quickly turns into a stony track. Continue for 1.2 km. You’ll pass through many wooded sections and a few meadows along the way. You’ll arrive at a large rock in front of a small bridge spanning the Servonne.

(1) Do not cross the bridge but turn left and follow the stony track until you reach thefirst track on the left.

(2) Turn and continue for 1.5 km. The route alternates between woodland and meadows until you reach a tarmac road.

(3) Turn left onto the Chemin de l’Ambutelière and continue to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 646 ft - Distillery Workshop car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.82 - alt. 607 ft - Servonne
  3. 2 : mi 0.87 - alt. 610 ft - Junction in the woods
  4. 3 : mi 1.83 - alt. 656 ft - Chemin de l’Ambutelière
  5. S/E : mi 1.99 - alt. 646 ft - Distillery Workshop car park

Notes

The walk starts in a hamlet in Vincelles. There is a picnic area in the centre of the village, on the banks of the Seille, with tables and benches available. Trainers or light walking shoes are sufficient. This trail is signposted with directional signs (VI2) and yellow painted arrows.

Worth a visit

This route is fairly shaded. A short walk suitable for families. You can join the village’s second walking trail, marked VI1, to extend your walk.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
OT Bresse Bourguignonne
OT Bresse Bourguignonne

Hello Nelloute

Thank you for your feedback!
We’re delighted you enjoyed the hike and we’re sorry about the trainers
That’s just one of those things when you’re out and about in the great outdoors!
See you soon on another hiking trail

Have a lovely day

Bresse Bourguignonne Tourist Office
Mélise

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Nelloute
Nelloute

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A really lovely walk, suitable for children (ours is 5). An hour is just the right length, and there are no steep hills to put the little ones off.
There was a short patch of mud that got the better of our trainers, but it gave us a good laugh.
I hope to find other walks like this in the area 😊.

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OT Bresse Bourguignonne
OT Bresse Bourguignonne

Hello Floriane,

We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your walk.
We’ll bring the issue you raised regarding the signposting to the attention of the town hall.

We hope you enjoy many more walks in the Burgundian Bresse

Mélise
Bresse Bourguignonne Tourist Office

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Floriane et son chien
Floriane et son chien

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk in the heart of the countryside, in peaceful surroundings. You walk along paths surrounded by woods and fields; there’s plenty of shade, so it’s perfect for hot days.
It’s easy to get down to the water at the Coucou Bridge. However, I spotted some green algae that look like cyanobacteria, so it’s best to be careful before letting your dog or children go and play in the water.
There’s no signpost where you need to turn left after crossing the bridge.
There’s only a short stretch of tarmac towards the end of the walk, but it’s a quiet village road so it’s a gentle ride.
I’ll be doing this walk again very soon.

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OT Bresse Bourguignonne
OT Bresse Bourguignonne

Hello,

Thank you for leaving a review of your walk. It is indeed a shame to have to finish on a tarmac road, but it may have been the only way to complete a circular route.

Have a lovely rest of the day

Bresse Bourguignonne Tourist Office
Mélise

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John76
John76

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A real shame about the ending, which concludes on the road

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