The ponds of Montrevel-en-Bresse

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Walk around the ponds of Montrevel-en-Bresse.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.99 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 4 m
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    Descent: - 4 m
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    Highest point: 196 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 190 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Jayat (01340)
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    Start/End: N 46.347327° / E 5.131812°
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From Montrevel en Bresse
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Start of the walk

Description of the walk

You will find a car park next to Moulin Gaud at the start of the walk.

(S/E) Cross the road and start the walk on the left. It’s not particularly difficult as the walk is almost entirely on flat ground. You can even bring a pushchair. Walk along the Grand Lac on your right until you reach a junction opposite Lac des Orcières. Turn right.

(1) Continue between the two lakes until you reach another fork opposite Lac de Corcelles.

(2) Continue there too, between the two lakes, then follow Le Grand Lac on your right-hand side again. Join the D28 at the La Plaine Tonique outdoor activity centre.

(3) Follow the road along the path running parallel to it, heading due west. Then turn right, following the Reyssouze on your left. Join the D1a and the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 194 m - Car park next to Moulin Gaud - Reyssouze (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 1.38 - alt. 193 m - Lac des Orcières
  3. 2 : km 2.49 - alt. 193 m - Lake Corcelles
  4. 3 : km 4.34 - alt. 191 m - La Plaine Tonique
  5. S/E : km 5.99 - alt. 194 m - Car park next to Moulin Gaud

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
jeannotbi
jeannotbi

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A very easy walk that’s particularly pleasant in its most ‘wild’ section, where it winds its way between the ponds. As you approach the leisure centre, you’ll come across more people and the surroundings become less pleasant, especially where the route crosses the car parks. So here’s a tip: avoid this route when the leisure centre is open.

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ClopinClopant
ClopinClopant

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

This route was ideal for getting back into walking after hip surgery. That said, the winding path around the lake makes it difficult to keep your bearings.
Along the Reyssouze, a few beavers seemed to be having a good time.
Make sure you wear suitable footwear for the occasional puddles and mud in case of rain.
I do, however, regret the lack of benches and toilets.

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revermont
revermont

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

We went on this walk on Sunday 10 March and there were quite a few people about, and the paths were rather muddy. We took a wrong turn and ended up taking a detour along the River Reyssouse. It was really lovely because the river was quite full due to the recent rain. It only added about 30 minutes to our walk. A very pleasant walk, but it’s a shame we didn’t see any birds (perhaps it was too early in the season?)

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bugeytte
bugeytte

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a very pleasant walk along an easy path that goes all the way round the lakes

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MARCHEURH
MARCHEURH

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An easy, enjoyable walk. A flat route – you can’t go wrong
Attractions: car park, campsite, restaurant, swimming pool, beach nearby
IDEAL FOR A FAMILY DAY OUT

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bouvard01
bouvard01

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Problem at the start of the walk: it is the Moulin de Cézille, not the Moulin Gaud

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