Sentier des Grands Bois in Louhans

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Surrounded by waterways, Louhans, of Burgundian origin, means "pleasant place by the water". Over the centuries, the town has developed thanks to trade. The medieval town has preserved its main street with 157 arcades, one of the longest in France. On Monday mornings, there is a large market, including a poultry market.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.32 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 32 m
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    Descent: - 30 m
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    Highest point: 203 m
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    Lowest point: 182 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Louhans (71500)
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    Start/End: N 46.62516° / E 5.24011°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3126E
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Sentier des Grands Bois - Louhans - Covered passageway in the woods

Description of the walk

Starting point: Plaine de Jeux. Free parking available. A large sign showing the two routes, "Balades Vertes - Sentier des Grands Bois", indicates the starting point of the walk, near the car park.

(S/E) Take the path between the football pitches, then turn right after the leat and continue straight ahead on a slight incline to reach the Voie Verte La Bressane (greenway, marked with a bicycle painted on the ground).

(1) Take the tarmac road on the right (there is a wooden barrier about 200 m away) and follow this route for just over 1.5 km. Please note that the Voie Verte is narrow and can be quite busy at times. It is also crossed by two roads, so take care when crossing them. You will come to a three-way junction.

(2) Continue along the Greenway, keeping to the right and crossing a small wooden bridge. Leave the road that goes downhill and the small car park on your left. Continue for about 1 km until you reach the memorial to the old railway line.

(3) Pass the memorial and the section of railway, continuing straight ahead on the Greenway. You are now in the undergrowth.

(4) Turn left onto the path that climbs up next to the wooden fence. Climb to the top of the hill to complete a circular route. You will reach the top before a right-hand bend.

(5) Pass the house on your right and turn onto the path on the left, still in the woods.

(6) At the edge of the poplar grove, continue straight ahead, leaving the path coming from the left after a short break on the bench if you wish. Walk along a field on your left and another wooded area on your right. Continue on this path, which extends into a paved section, and go to the small car park on the right uphill.

(2) Back on the Greenway, continue straight ahead. Follow this route for a little over 1.5 km along the path you took on the way there.

(1) At the playground, continue straight ahead for about 100 metres, then take the path on your left towards the tennis courts. Then continue slightly to the right towards the children's playground and skate park. Keep left on the main path, going around the football pitch. You will be surrounded by vegetation on both sides.

Return to the starting point with the car park on your right (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 190 m - Playground car park
  2. 1 : km 0.28 - alt. 189 m - Greenway
  3. 2 : km 1.96 - alt. 186 m - Three-way junction, junction of the circular loop
  4. 3 : km 3.09 - alt. 186 m - Place of remembrance, Dombes line
  5. 4 : km 3.92 - alt. 186 m - Chemin du Grand Bois
  6. 5 : km 4.74 - alt. 203 m - Chemin du Grand Bois junction, on the left
  7. 6 : km 5.29 - alt. 203 m - Edge of the poplar grove
  8. S/E : km 8.32 - alt. 190 m - Playground car park

Notes

Trainers or light hiking boots are sufficient. This route is easy to walk with a pushchair with wheels suitable for all terrains.

Please note that you may encounter a few vehicles accessing the various car parks along the route. The path is marked with yellow directional signs (LO3) and yellow painted arrows. This path is fairly shaded. There is free parking at the start. Near the changing rooms, there is access to toilets and a water point.

(3) Alternative: you can take a shortcut by turning left onto the path that climbs just before, with a field on your left and woods on your right. Climb to the top of the hill to complete a circular route. You will then arrive at (6) on the edge of the poplar grove.

Worth a visit

This route takes you through woods, along stony paths and part of the La Bressane Greenway.
From the start in the town centre, you will be immersed in greenery. It is not uncommon to see squirrels, birds and sometimes even deer.
The Voie Verte La Bressane, which was built on the old railway line connecting Chalon sur Saône to Lons le Saunier, is called the Ligne des Dombes because it was managed by the Compagnie des Dombes.
The town centre, located about 500 metres away, is worth a visit for its heritage sites (Hôtel-Dieu, Printing Museum, Fine Arts Museum, Deaf History and Culture Museum, Bear Museum). You can round off your hike with a heritage route (1.5 km - LO2) and a themed route, the pond route (2.5 km - LO1).

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
OT Bresse Bourguignonne
OT Bresse Bourguignonne

Hello,

You're right, the wooded area is very pleasant, but unfortunately you have to take the road to get there. I hope you had a good time.

Have a nice day

Mélise
Bresse Bourguignonne Tourist Office

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alainumpapa
alainumpapa

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant little walk, despite a section on tarmac both ways; much nicer in the wooded areas and meadows...

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OT Bresse Bourguignonne
OT Bresse Bourguignonne

Hello Marc,

thank you for your comment. It's a short walk from the town, but it's peaceful and shaded. A breath of fresh air. We're delighted that you enjoyed it.

Have a nice day
Mélise
Bresse Bourguignonne Tourist Office

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Marc Boisson
Marc Boisson

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Thank you for this journey, this lovely walk through the woods.

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OT Bresse Bourguignonne
OT Bresse Bourguignonne

Hello Mplafontaine

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed this short walk and discovering the city.
Have a nice day
OT Bresse Bourguignonne
Mélise

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Mplafontaine
Mplafontaine

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route, but be careful not to miss the train memorial, which is located at the junction with the shorter route!
A pleasant moment before exploring the charming town of Louhans.

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OT Bresse Bourguignonne
OT Bresse Bourguignonne

Hello,
thank you for leaving a review.
Have a nice day

OT Bresse Bourguignonne
Mélise

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Vivestido
Vivestido

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Short, easy hike

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OT Bresse Bourguignonne
OT Bresse Bourguignonne

Hello,

Enjoy exploring.

Have a nice day.

Kind regards,

Bresse Bourguignonne Tourist Office
Mélise

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Th. Leblanc
Th. Leblanc

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Thanks for the information.

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OT Bresse Bourguignonne
OT Bresse Bourguignonne

Hello Paulette Pac,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a comment. We are delighted that you enjoyed the route. It is indeed quite shaded, which is very pleasant at this time of year.

Have a nice day

Kind regards,

Bresse Bourguignonne Tourist Office
Mélise

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paulette pac
paulette pac

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, very shaded route for sunny days.
Not very busy on a weekday morning.
Worth doing again with another group.

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