The ponds of the Dombes – Château de Bouligneux loop from Saint-Marcel-en-Dombes

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The ponds of the Dombes – Château de Bouligneux loop from Saint-Marcel-en-Dombes

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The ponds of the Dombes – Château de Bouligneux loop from Saint-Marcel-en-Dombes

02:10

37.5km

100m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Espace naturel sensible de l'étang du Grand Birieux

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.95 km

Birieux

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5.21 km

Church of Birieux

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The ancient buildings like this church seem to magnify the light.

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7.89 km

Étang des Brosses

Lake

12.7 km

Picnic Area by La Dombes Lake

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A nice place to take a break and enjoy the view of the pond.

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16.1 km

The ponds of the Dombes

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Sublime lights before or during the hours of the sunset. Wildlife to observe, tirelessly.
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25.4 km

Château de Bouligneux

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Take a minute to look at the Château de Bouligneux!

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32.6 km

Étang de la Rippe

Lake

37.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

7.10 km

4.24 km

405 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

13.6 km

6.38 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

18°C

10°C

70 %

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The ponds of the Dombes – Château de Bouligneux loop from Saint-Marcel-en-Dombes

Birieux

Church of Birieux

Picnic Area by La Dombes Lake

The ponds of the Dombes

Château de Bouligneux

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