From the Bresse bocage to the étang de La Dombes, known for its thousand ponds classified as a remarkable site, you'll find yourself in the middle of nature along the way. Cycling remains the best way to discover this land of water.
This Ain à Vélo itinerary, dedicated to bicycle travelers, is suitable for cyclists who are used to cycling. On this first day, head for Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne to begin your tour. You'll continue on to the Georges Blanc Village in Vonnas, an enchanting place marked by the famous Michelin-starred chef for 40 years. Head back towards Buellas to reach Saint-Paul-de-Varax, via Saint-André-sur-Vieux-Jonc, to spend the night at Domaine de La Dombes, where you can enjoy a unique experience: sleeping on the water. After a good night's rest, you'll be back on the road to Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, listed as one of France's "Most Beautiful Detours", before finishing your tour in Thoissey, home to an apothecary, an old-fashioned pharmacy. As an option for the more courageous, make the detour to Le Plantay from Saint-Paul-de-Varax via Saint-Nizier-le-Désert, where you can visit the Cistercian Abbey of Notre Dame des Dombes.
2 days to get away from it all!
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.
2 days to get away from it all!
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.
Plain text period
All year round daily.Subject to favorable weather.
Services
Parking nearby
Environment
- In the country
