The Lemps Pond

A lovely family walk around a pond classified as a nature reserve, equipped with observation points for viewing local wildlife.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.40 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 4 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 4 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 354 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 350 m

Description of the walk

Access: To get to the car park in the village of Optevoz in Isle Crémieu, head towards Saint-Baudille for 200 metres from the church square. A sign indicates the Étang de Lemps. Follow the signs on this small road to reach the car park after 2,500 metres.

(S/E) From the car park, set off on foot along the path and small road used to access the site.

(1) After 300 metres, look for the main observation post on the right, where you will find a board indicating the birds present. Continue along the route and take the path on the right, which becomes a trail that winds through the woods to a small meadow equipped with animal barriers and chicanes for hikers.

(2) At the end of this meadow, take the path on the right called "Chemin de Bonde". After 400 metres, turn right to return along the pond and stop at the observation posts.

(3) Continue along the path, turn right at the end and return to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 350 m - Etang de Lemps car park
  2. 1 : km 0.33 - alt. 351 m - Observation post
  3. 2 : km 0.93 - alt. 352 m - Meadow
  4. 3 : km 1.99 - alt. 352 m - Observation points
  5. S/E : km 2.4 - alt. 350 m - Etang de Lemps car park

Notes

A pair of binoculars for observation.
Allow extra time for observation in addition to walking time.

Worth a visit

Observation of flora and fauna.
See the lime tree called "Sully" in front of the church in Optevoz.
Possibility to visit the Larina site about ten kilometres away.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Woody65
Woody65

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very good hike to do with the family, where you can see a multitude of birds. Hike to do during migration periods.

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gevette
gevette

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant short walk. Best done with binoculars so you can observe the birds properly.
Be careful, it can be very muddy if it has rained recently.

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thierry01randonnée
thierry01randonnée

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 23, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk along the banks of the Lemps pond, with much of the route in the shade.
The observatory is a great place to stop and try to spot some birds.
An ideal walk to end the day, complementing a much longer hike.

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xondy732
xondy732

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hike as described on the website. Easy family walk. Almost the entire walk is in the shade of the woods.

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philippe38
philippe38

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A pleasant walk with young children. Well-marked and well-maintained trail with varied sections on roads, through woods and along meadows. Handy observatories for bird watching. Many hikes start from the car park. The only downside is the current lack of water!

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milierando
milierando

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant walk, the pond is really well laid out with nine markers along the route and several observation points. The path passes through woodland and along a carriage road, on flat ground, suitable for young children.
I recommend it.

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