The Étang des Benonnières at the start of the Pont de Jugnon

A pleasant little walk in the Bois de Teyssonge to reach the Étang des Benonnières.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.78 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 15 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 16 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 274 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 256 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Jasseron (01250)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 46.21194° / E 5.299642°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3129SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

Park at the start of the hiking trail after crossing the Jugnon bridge over the A40 motorway coming from Bourg-en-Bresse.

(S/E) At the Pont de Jugnon sign, take the path in front of you to reach the Chamby sign. Follow the yellowPR® markings at the edge of the woods. You will reach a Y-junction with two paths.

(1) Turn right to enter the Bois de Teyssonge, following the yellow markings on a tree. Continue until you reach the Chamby sign.

(2) Turn right towards Les Bruyères. Continue along a straight path to reach the edge of the woods again.

(3) Take the path on the left at the edge of the woods to reach the hamlet of Les Bruyères, visible in the distance.

(4) At the Les Bruyères sign, turn left and continue along the edge of the woods to easily reach the junction with the road connecting Granges Maisons to Les Bégonnières.

(5) Cross the road and take the grassy path that curves slightly to the left. A yellow arrow on the wooden pylon will guide you along the path to the next signpost for Les Bégonnières.

(6) Turn left and follow the road, enter the woods and continue to the Chamby sign. The Étang des Benonnières is on the right.

(2) Take the same route back to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 259 m - Jugnon Bridge
  2. 1 : km 0.62 - alt. 257 m - Crossroads in the Bois de Teyssonge
  3. 2 : km 1.71 - alt. 260 m - Chamby sign
  4. 3 : km 2.22 - alt. 265 m - Edge of the woods
  5. 4 : km 2.48 - alt. 271 m - Les Bruyères
  6. 5 : km 3.13 - alt. 274 m - Cross the road.
  7. 6 : km 3.46 - alt. 269 m - Les Benonnières
  8. S/E : km 5.78 - alt. 258 m - Jugnon Bridge

Notes

(6) Car park opposite a pond in Les Benonnières.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
3.9 / 5
Zolpi
Zolpi

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A route with many straight sections.
The arrival at the pond is the reward for the journey. Many tourist planes flew overhead that day.

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Virginie240
Virginie240

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk, very easy, done with a dog. The forest paths are wide and very pleasant, especially in hot weather. However, it's a shame that at the starting point and as soon as you set off, some people treat the forest like an open-air toilet! These inconsiderate "travellers" should be punished. This isn't the first time I've encountered such disrespect for nature and other walkers. Otherwise, I highly recommend this beautiful walk.

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Tango 01
Tango 01

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant, easy walk. Most of the route is shaded, with the redeveloped Bénonnieres pond. A path has been created to provide access to the pond for people with reduced mobility. A beautiful spot for picnics and fishing. Your dog will be safe on this route. Enjoy your walk.

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laurent t
laurent t

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A short, peaceful circular, with no one else around on a Sunday in July.

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augusto
augusto

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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sommeilplomb
sommeilplomb

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Did not encounter anyone on the trail during the morning on a weekday.

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Poulet01
Poulet01

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Well-marked trail. The reliability of the map allows for a few detours.

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treblignittenaz
treblignittenaz

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk with young children.
No difficulty.
Well signposted.
Pleasant setting in the woods with a nice little lake.

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tenebre6683
tenebre6683

Thank you. I try to find diverse and varied routes for everyone, striving to be as clear as possible in my descriptions. Generally speaking, the hikers I meet are very happy.
I hope you enjoy your walks on the different routes.
Best regards.
Julien

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BibiPhiliphi
BibiPhiliphi

Hello everyone, we just went on this little walk... very satisfied... it's quite shady and peaceful, except at the beginning where it's quite close to the motorway... but then... birdsong... and best of all... we found some porcini mushrooms... so everything's great!!! A gentle walk for walkers who can't "climb"... perfect for families with young children... the woods are very well maintained... it's really pleasant... I recommend this walk.

Nothing like the walk in Jasseron, we're looking for a similar walk in Villars les Dombes... can you help us, thank you...

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tenebre6683
tenebre6683

Thank you. I try to find diverse and varied routes for everyone, striving to be as clear as possible in my descriptions. Generally speaking, the hikers I meet are very happy.
I hope you enjoy your walks on the different routes.
Best regards.
Julien

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BibiPhiliphi
BibiPhiliphi

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hello everyone, we just went on this little walk... very satisfied... it's quite shady and peaceful, except at the beginning where it's quite close to the motorway... but then... birdsong... and best of all... we found some porcini mushrooms... so everything's great!!! A gentle walk for walkers who can't "climb"... perfect for families with young children... the woods are very well maintained... it's really pleasant... I recommend this walk.

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René01
René01

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

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