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From the medieval town of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne to the arboretum
Tourist office
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.
Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne - Relevant
Visorando Member
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.
Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne Arboretum
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 du Val de Chalaronne in Saint-Étienne-sur-Chalaronne
7.43 mi
+397 ft
-397 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-sur-Chalaronne (Ain)
This bucolic hike will take you from hamlet to hamlet around the village of Saint-Étienne-sur-Chalaronne.
Route des Jonquilles in Garnerans
4.00 mi
+66 ft
-75 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Garnerans (Ain)
Enjoy this short hike in the bucolic countryside behind the village of Garnerans.
APEL 2013 family walk 10 km
6.30 mi
+125 ft
-125 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne (Ain)
Family walk for the APEL association of Saint Joseph secondary school.
Long route: 2½ hours.
Route des chapelles et des châteaux à Saint-André-de-Bâgé
Local authority
6.08 mi
+105 ft
-135 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-André-de-Bâgé (Ain)
As you wander along the quiet, shaded paths, you’ll encounter a succession of magnificent views and gems of the local heritage, such as the Romanesque church of Saint-André-de-Bâgé, the châteaux of Montépin and La Griffonnière, the remains of the ramparts of Bâgé-le-Châtel, the chapel of Aigrefeuille and beautiful country houses nestled in the valleys.
Vieux Jonc route
3.46 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Paul-de-Varax (Ain)
This walk takes you past the many ponds of the Dombes and crosses the Vieux Jonc twice.
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.
Family walk around Saint-Rémy
Association / Club / Walk leader4.66 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Rémy (Ain)
A short family walk with little elevation gain, on roads and paths through the woods, allowing you to walk around the village of Saint-Rémy.
Route from Bois de Vavres to Montceaux
7.26 mi
+272 ft
-289 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Montceaux (Ain)
This hike takes you through the woods around the village of Montceaux. Along the way, discover the ponds, the ruins of an oil mill and the private castle of La Bâtie.
Walk around Montceaux
3.73 mi
+194 ft
-207 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Montceaux (Ain)
Starting from the leisure area (Montceaux stadium), this circular route takes you through meadows and woodland around the village of Montceaux. You can explore the Calonne, a stream that runs through the village, and the ruins of the oil mill.
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.
Léchères Pond
4.99 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Paul-de-Varax (Ain)
An easy route that takes you past the many ponds of the Dombes. Bring your binoculars.
Étang Chardonnet circuit in Sainte-Olive
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.
On the roads of Southern Burgundy in Macon
6.99 mi
+807 ft
-781 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Chaintré (Saône-et-Loire)
A hike along the balconies in the south of Burgundy through the vineyards.
Peaks and Chateaus in South Burgundy
12.06 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,699 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Chaintré (Saône-et-Loire)
A lovely route along the paths of sunny Burgundy. Leaving Chaintré, we reach the crests of the mountains, with beautiful views of the Bois de Fée, Mont de Pouilly and La Grange du Bois. Along the way, we come across several fine castles: Château des Rontés, Château de Chasselas, Château de Leynes, Château de Lavérnette.
Ponds and Notre Dame des Dombes Abbey
10.65 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Plantay (Ain)
I had wanted to walk through this flat countryside with its multitude of ponds for a long time. I suggest this route, which starts at Notre-Dame des Dombes Abbey. It will take you past some beautiful ponds and local farms. Depending on the season, you will be accompanied by the songs of a multitude of birds. Frogs will jump out of the water as you pass by and curious cows will come to meet you.
The Chapel of Amareins and the Saône from Lurcy
7.47 mi
+302 ft
-289 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lurcy (Ain)
From Lurcy to Messimy-sur-Saône via the banks of the Saône, this walk gives you the chance to discover, along the way, the small chapel of Amareins, which dates back to the 11th century.
Route des Minimes au Paradis in Montmerle-sur-Saône
7.55 mi
+315 ft
-318 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Montmerle-sur-Saône (Ain)
From the Minimes site to the Croix du Paradis in Guéreins, walk along the heights of the Val de Saône with views of the Monts du Beaujolais before returning along the towpath by the river.
The Plantay Tower
4.03 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Le Plantay (Ain)
A hike that combines nature and heritage, with beautiful panoramic views, ponds and the Plantay Tower.
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!
Circuit of the 11 lakes in the Dombes
7.38 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nizier-le-Désert (Ain)
This walk takes you through typical Dombes landscapes such as ponds, fields and copses. There are many ponds to see, making this route particularly interesting. Remember to bring your binoculars.
Route de la Mâtre to Chaleins
4.73 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Chaleins (Ain)
Explore the area around Chaleins and the banks of the Mâtre for a countryside walk.
The three castles of Sancé
2.88 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Sancé (Saône-et-Loire)
Hike through the heart of the village of Sancé and its surrounding countryside to discover the three castles in the commune: Château du Parc (private), Château de Châtenay (private) and Château Lapalus (communal property).
Route from the Château de Fléchères to Messimy-sur-Saône
5.34 mi
+89 ft
-105 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Messimy-sur-Saône (Ain)
This hike will take you to the Grange du Diable (on the Rhône side) and past the Château de Fléchères.
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.
The Grand Lac circuit in Montervel-en-Bresse
3.83 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
45 mins
Easy
Departure from Malafretaz (Ain)
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.
Between lakes and forest, starting from Montrevel-en-Bresse
12.69 mi
+171 ft
-171 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Malafretaz (Ain)
Mountain bike route no. 3, a very pleasant route combining woodland, tarmac and stony paths, running alongside the lake at the La Plaine Tonique leisure centre.A route where walkers, cyclists and horse riders share the path on certain sections.
The ponds of Montrevel-en-Bresse
3.72 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Jayat (Ain)
Walk around the ponds of Montrevel-en-Bresse.
La Vieille Halle in Frans
4.71 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Frans (Ain)
From the restored market hall to the recently refurbished lake, via a remarkable church, this route combines the old and the new.
Fléchères via the towpath from Beauregard
8.41 mi
+253 ft
-236 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Beauregard (Ain)
Set off on a nature and culture walk between the Saône and the châteaux.
The Bois de Chassagne
9.41 mi
+187 ft
-187 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chalamont (Ain)
A hike with a variety of points of interest: traditional farms, ponds, fields and forest.
Roche Coche, La Belouse, Escolles, Vanzé from Verzé
9.40 mi
+1,457 ft
-1,450 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Verzé (Saône-et-Loire)
From Verzé, in the Haut Mâconnais, this circular route winds its way through vineyards and woods. First, we climb towards Échanault to reach Roche Coche via Champ de la Boivine. The Roche Coche orientation table offers a beautiful view of the Val Lamartine, the Roche de Solutré and, in the distance, the Hauts du Beaujolais. Next, head back up towards Les Bruyères, then descend to Chanaud and turn north-east towards Escolles and Vanzé to return to Verzé.