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Sainte-Olive walks
Étang Chardonnet circuit in Sainte-Olive
Tourist office
3.49 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Olive (Ain)
A pleasant walk typical of the Dombes. Mainly on tarmac but with very little traffic; you are on secondary roads. Along the route there is a high concentration of ponds, which are full of water in 2020. The view of the ponds is unobstructed and you will encounter many different birds. The walk is punctuated by a variety of landscapes: ponds, fields, copses and even a view of the Beaujolais region.
The Bozonnières route in Bouligneux
4.38 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Bouligneux (Ain)
An easy and enjoyable walk to discover the ponds of the Dombes and its birdlife.
Routes of the Savigneux and Ambérieux-en-Dombes ponds
9.20 mi
+167 ft
-174 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Savigneux (Ain)
With this route, set off to discover the remains that bear witness to the past in the kingdom of the ponds.
Chanteins Chapel
7.38 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ain
Set off to discover a hidden treasure in a lush green setting!
The Vernange Pond
4.97 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Monthieux (Ain)
An easy walk leading to the Vernange Sensitive Natural Area with its observatory. Don't forget your binoculars.
La Pierre Brune walk
5.16 mi
+194 ft
-177 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Rancé (Ain)
This walk combines nature and heritage. In the centre of the village of Rancé, discover the oldest and most important witness to the history of the commune, the Romanesque church, which has been renovated several times. You will discover the wash house, a testament to the 19th-century hygiene movement, as well as the Pierre Brune, a block of granite, the local "big rock".
The Walk starting from Ars-sur-Formans
3.71 mi
+128 ft
-135 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Ars-sur-Formans (Ain)
This route will guide you in the footsteps of Jean-Marie Vianney, the Holy Curé of Ars, a man with an extraordinary destiny, and will allow you to discover a countryside perfect for recharging your batteries.
The castles of Vataneins and Tavernost
4.73 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Francheleins (Ain)
This short walk will allow you to discover, from the road, the private châteaux of Tavernost and Vataneins.
The Grand Birieux Sensitive Natural Area
7.28 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ain
A hike from Saint Marcel to the Étang du Grand Birieux Nature Reserve and its observatory.
Please note that the hike is mainly on tarmac with a 100m section on the D2 road.
Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne Arboretum
Visorando Member
1.06 mi
+453 ft
-312 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne (Ain)
Visit the Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne arboretum, which features many different species of trees. You can also explore a pond teeming with dragonflies of various colours in spring. A short and pleasant visit.
Route from Étang des Vavres to Saint-André-de-Corcy
7.65 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-de-Corcy (Ain)
Through fields and woods, discover manor houses, equestrian centres and, amongst other sights, the Étang des Vavres with its ducks, swans and extensive reed beds. The Étang des Vavres is under cultivation in 2023.
Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne - Relevant
10.66 mi
+413 ft
-397 ft
5h 15
Easy
Departure from Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne (Ain)
Take a stroll through the valleys and plateau from this splendid little town.
From the medieval town of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne to the arboretum
7.46 mi
+213 ft
-230 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne (Ain)
Discover the medieval town of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne and its surroundings: passing through the medieval streets and the castle, you will discover the natural area of Prés Gaudet before exploring the Relevant valley, ending with a stroll through the arboretum.
Circular route between Reyrieux and Neuville, returning along the Saône
11.10 mi
+384 ft
-407 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Reyrieux (Ain)
A walk that takes you through the heart of the villages on the way there, allowing you to discover local gems. The return journey follows the towpath, with its own surprises.
From Reyrieux to Trévoux between the Saône and the old railway line
5.70 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Reyrieux (Ain)
A flat route, suitable for all, often used for Sunday walks. Due to the passages over the railway line, pushchairs are not recommended. For geocaching enthusiasts, I have marked the caches located along the route.