Bike-friendly welcome

in the Dombes

What is the ‘Accueil Vélo’ label?

Passing through our area? You can cycle along the Cyclodombes itinerary (between Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne and Villars-les-Dombes) which is part of the “Accueil Vélo” route.

This national brand, developed by the France Vélo Tourisme association, is also awarded to bike-friendly tourist accommodations, bike rental and repair services, and dining establishments.

The label guarantees quality service for traveling cyclists, including:

Proximity to a cycle path (within 5 kilometers)
Access to suitable facilities: secure bike shelters, repair kits, etc.
Personalized information and advice
Services specifically designed for cyclists

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Bike ride in the Dombes

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Bike route in Dombes

Go on a bike ride along the small roads of the Dombes: 32 km between Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne and Villars-les-Dombes (round trip).
Along the ride, discover typical landscapes of the Dombes with its ponds (fish farming and hunting), fields, woods, and meadows.
The route takes little-used rural paths.

Don’t forget your binoculars, you’ll surely spot some beautiful birds by the ponds!

Suitable for hybrid bikes and mountain bikes (paved roads with some gravel sections)

Useful information for cycling tourists1MB

Cyclodombes Route

Direction Chatillon → Villars - Parc des Oiseaux

Step 1

From the Tourist Office, follow the Champ de Foire on the right to reach Avenue Clément Desormes.
Turn right, then immediately left, onto Rue Pasteur.
Go up Rue Pasteur, cross the Pasteur bridge (over the Chalaronne), and turn left onto Rue Barrit.
At the end of Rue Barrit, turn right towards Sandrans for 200m, then take the small road on the left, Route de Grobon.

Step 2

Continue straight on along Route de Grobon, pass the Prés Gaudet ponds, and leave the town.
Stay on this road until it forks.
At the fork, go left and pass the Colombier gîte.
At the next intersection, turn left (Route de Chalamont), then take the first right, Route des Moulins des Champs – La Côte.
Continue along this road, pass Les Petites Vannières, and reach the intersection with the departmental road D27.

Step 3

Cross the D27 and continue straight on to the next intersection (Moissonnet – Etang Brouille).
Turn right and continue straight on at the fork.
Join Route des Gavignons and continue straight to the Révérend locality.

Step 4

Join the departmental road D2 and turn left towards Villars les Dombes.
Enter Villars les Dombes and cross the railway, heading for the town center.
Take Rue du Commerce to the Place de l’Hôtel de Ville and pass in front of the church.
Immediately after the church, turn right, Place de Verdun, then left onto Rue Marcel Paul Duperrier.
Pass the community hall.
At the end of the street, turn left (Rue de la Dombes), then left again to reach the sports fields.
Cross the parking lots towards the fields, cross the Chalaronne on a small bridge, and take the dirt track on the left (Sentier Pierre Poivre).

Step 5

Follow the Pierre Poivre path to the Turlet pond (ENS).
Turn left and cross the departmental road D1083 on foot, then take the path that borders the road on the right.
Follow signs for the Parc des Oiseaux (Bird Park) and when the path ends, turn left to arrive at the Parc des Oiseaux parking lot.