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Park in the car park in the centre of the village, near the church. This route is signposted with hiking posts and signs; yellow markings will be installed shortly.
(S/E) In the centre of the village of Savigneux, stop atthe 12th-centurySaint Laurent Church, which is particularly well known for its wooden canopy and for its bell tower, visible from the surrounding area with its roof decorated with glazed tiles bearing the inscription IHS.
Head towards Rue de la Dombes and follow it to the right.
(1) Take the first street on the left, Route de la Rancé, and continue straight on to the ruins of the Priory of Montberthoud, founded around the year 1000 and of which only a section of the façade remains today, incorporated into a building.
Continue on your way to Champ Marguerite, passing the Domaine de Fontanelle on your right
(2) Turn left across fields and woods towards Ambérieux-en-Dombes. Cross the bridge over the Ruisseau la Pierre. Ignore two roads on the right and continue left. At the road, turn right then right again along the railway line towards a tunnel.
(3) Go under the railway line. At Les Éguets, carry straight on, then at the road, turn right and carry straight on until the next road.
(4) At Les Baysses, turn left towards Ambérieux-en-Dombes, pass by the new cemetery and arrive at the old cemetery of Ambérieux-en-Dombes (also the starting point for the hike).
(5) Turn left into Rue Combette. Then step back into the 14th century, to the age of knights and fortified castles, as you discover the castle of Ambérieux-en-Dombes.
Three towers remain; the tallest, at 19 metres, was given a new hipped roof in 2010. This complex, a listed historic monument built from Savoyard stone blocks, is visible for miles. From its summit, a breathtaking view of the Dombes and Mont Blanc is guaranteed.
Continue north of the village along the Route de Saint-Trivier.
(6) Turn right (towards Sainte Olive) onto the D82, turn left onto the track (just after the 70 km/h speed limit sign) and continue straight on until you reach a road.
(7) At La Luminaire, turn left and drive past Chavagneux.
(8) At a place called Les Fondrus, turn left towards La Barre, continue straight on, then take the road on the right. Cross the D66 with care and continue straight ahead. Walk through the undergrowth and… listen… to the croaking of the frogs, the wind in the reeds… welcome to the kingdom of the ponds. Savour this moment of relaxation in this little paradise.
(9) Leave La Barre on your right and continue straight on along a path that runs alongside a pond. Further on, turn left then right until you reach Derontay. You’ll be taking a dirt track that can sometimes be muddy.
(10) After a pylon, turn right, pass Étang la Galle and arrive at Petit Montberthoud.
(11) Turn left, continue straight on and cross over the railway line. The road bends at Grange Porte.
(12) At Grange Porte, continue straight on to the end of Chemin de Grange Porte until you reach the junction with the D88.
(13) Turn left onto Route de Villeneuve to reach Savigneux. At the roundabout, take the second exit to reach the church car park (S/E).
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