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Itinerary L'Ain à Vélo - The Dombes and its thousand ponds

in Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne
51.7 km
2h 40min
Medium

  • In the heart of the Dombes region with its thousand ponds, you'll discover the exceptional landscapes, flora and fauna and heritage of this "Site Remarquable".

  • Relatively easy and of average distance, this Ain à Vélo itinerary, dedicated to bicycle travelers, is suitable for cyclists who are used to cycling. You'll cycle past ponds (including the Etang La Gélinière at Sandrans, with its lovely viewpoint) and pass close to the Abbaye Notre Dame des Dombes and the Chapelle de Beaumont.
    As the starting point for your trip, you'll also discover Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, a charming medieval town known for its architectural heritage and exceptional...
    Relatively easy and of average distance, this Ain à Vélo itinerary, dedicated to bicycle travelers, is suitable for cyclists who are used to cycling. You'll cycle past ponds (including the Etang La Gélinière at Sandrans, with its lovely viewpoint) and pass close to the Abbaye Notre Dame des Dombes and the Chapelle de Beaumont.
    As the starting point for your trip, you'll also discover Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, a charming medieval town known for its architectural heritage and exceptional floral displays, and classified as one of France's "Most Beautiful Detours".
    Tip: take advantage of the market under the Halles de Châtillon on Saturday mornings and stock up on local produce.

    L'Ain à Vélo signs line selected routes on low-traffic roads. Remain vigilant, you're sharing the road with motorists!

    Safety instructions :
    - Children under 12 must wear helmets, bike gloves and sunglasses.
    - Reflective safety vests must be worn outside built-up areas and at night or in bad weather.
    - Make yourself visible in all circumstances to reduce the risk of accidents.
    - Do not wear any sound-emitting device (headphones, earphones, telephone, etc.) on your ear.
    - Cyclists must apply the rules of the Highway Code to ensure their own safety and that of other road users. Mutual respect between cyclists and motorists.
  • Departure
    Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne
  • Plain text period
    All year round.
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)