The Grand Lac circuit in Montervel-en-Bresse

This route takes you around the Grand Lac de la Plaine Tonique. It is a family-friendly route that does not cross any roads.
Green signpost No. 1 is clearly visible.

Details

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  • Mountain biking
    Activity: Mountain biking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.16 km
  • ◔
    Duration according to the author: 45 mins 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 3 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 3 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 196 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 191 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Malafretaz (01340)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 46.338247° / E 5.136194°

  • ◶
    Type of surface: Not specified
  • ⇧
    Bike carrying: Not specified
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the route

Park in the car park near the Plaine Tonique Leisure Centre.
The start is at the noticeboard listing all the Plaine Tonique mountain bike routes.

(S/E) Follow the fence towards the bike wash, then follow the path that runs alongside the Reyssouze and continues along the narrow strip of land separating the river from the Grand Lac. Turn right just before the D1a (Route de Foissiat).

(1) Continue right along the path that runs between the lake and the quarry, then rejoins the D1a.

(2) Do not take the road but turn right then left to follow the lake’s banks to a T-junction near a car park.

(3) Follow the path on your right which winds between the Grand Lac and the Lac des Orcières, then runs alongside the Lac de Corcelles further on before reaching a junction.

(4) Turn right again onto the path and walk around the Brouilles headland.

(5) Turn right, following the banks of the Grand Lac, go round the go-kart route and follow the D28 to reach a large car park, which you must cross by going straight ahead to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 193 m - Plaine Tonique car park. - Reyssouze (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 1.29 - alt. 192 m - Path on the right
  3. 2 : km 2.2 - alt. 191 m - Crossroads, turn right
  4. 3 : km 2.6 - alt. 192 m - Crossroads, turn right
  5. 4 : km 4.11 - alt. 194 m - Path on the right
  6. 5 : km 4.95 - alt. 192 m - Les Brouilles, on the right
  7. S/E : km 6.16 - alt. 193 m - La Plaine Tonique car park

Worth a visit

(4) Paintball and, a little further on, go-karting.
You can also see two mills and some small islands.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
User 4392100

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike around the lake

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manaly
manaly

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route, enjoyed on a beautiful autumn’s day. There were very few people out that day, so my dog was able to enjoy the walk with me without any restrictions. A very easy route with lovely views of the various lakes.

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fagni
fagni

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

At that time of year in February, there weren’t many people around on a Wednesday afternoon. A sunny route that runs right along the lakeside. A pleasant walk

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fagni
fagni

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

At that time of year in February, there weren’t many people around on a Wednesday afternoon. A sunny route that runs right along the lakeside. A pleasant walk

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