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Tour of the lakes

Tour of the lakes

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A change of scenery in the heart of Bresse. The tour of the lakes invites you to relax, to do sports and to meet people.
A space dedicated to the pleasure of all between the large stretches of water and the river Reyssouze. An easy walk to take your time.

This circuit invites you to discover the large lake, 90 hectares dedicated to fishing and other water sports (canoe, banana boat, towed buoy, pedal boat, electric boat, catamaran, etc.) and aquatic activities (500 meters of beach).

Among the nine islands of this body of water, one is nicknamed the island of birds. During your stroll, look up and you may see the black-headed gull and little egrets, coots, herons, etc., protected species that reproduce on the site in the spring. Part of the large lake, including the bird island, is classified as a natural area of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest.

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Walking
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
2h
Dist.
6.5 km
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Starting point

Base de loisirs La Plaine Tonique Route d'étrez , 01340   Montrevel-en-Bresse
Lat : 46.338193Lng : 5.136329

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Espace Bresse mountain bike base

Take a trip to the heart of the Bresse countryside for a voyage of discovery into a land of heritage. Happiness is on the way... hands on the handlebars (VTT-VTC-VTTAE-Gravel) 28 marked trails from 6.2 to 53 km - 900 km of marked trailsLocated in the heart of the Bresse region, La Plaine tonique is an area entirely dedicated to leisure activities. It brings together on the same site, a four-star campsite, an aquatic area, a restaurant and a lake dedicated to aquatic and nautical leisure activities, as well as a "Pavillon bleu" beach. 140 hectares of greenery, between lakes and river, provide the backdrop for a day visit, short or long stay. Five interconnected lakes, with beaches, picnic and barbecue tables, playgrounds, a Maison des Sports... a concentration of leisure activities and services. The large lake is the ideal starting point for exploring the byways and landscapes of the Bresse bocage. Home to the characteristic Bresse farmhouses with their Saracen chimneys, this is also the land of the famous Bresse poultry, as well as Bresse PDO butter and cream. Along the Reyssouze river, you'll discover a combination of heritage and nature, mills, wet meadows and gravel pits. Bresse is also a land of ponds, including Pontremble, one of the largest and a favorite of migratory birds, and Bizadan, a Sensitive Natural Area, a marsh in the heart of the forest. A mix of paths between hills and valleys to discover a bocage territory dotted with the famous Saracen chimneys typical of Bresse half-timbered farms. Land of PDO Bresse poultry, Bresse butter and cream. 28 signposted circuits and 7 links On site: - Mountain bike and VTCAE rentals at the Maison des Sports at the leisure center.

599 Route d'Etrez Base de loisirs Plaine Tonique 01340 Malafretaz
- Bourg-en-Bresse destinations - Office de tourisme -
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www.bourgenbressedestinations.fr
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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾