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Circuit of the Forêt de Chassagne in Chalamont
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Description
Circuit through the Fôret de Chassagne forest and along several ponds. Beautiful panorama of the Etang de Chassagne. Passes close to the former Abbaye de Chassagne (of which only a few converted buildings remain).
Close to the ViaRhôna and the Voie Bleue, the Dombes is also a great area for cycling, walking and horse-riding! It's up to you to choose your itinerary and your means of locomotion...
Breathe in, breathe out, you're in the Dombes.
Imagine the Dombes, land of a thousand ponds, as a festival of colors, scents and sounds. The deep blue of the water contrasts with the many greens of the vegetation. The intermittent concert of frogs is accompanied by the songs of wild birds. Sit back for a moment and watch the ballets on the calm waters of the ponds. The grey heron, master of the area, may even grace you with its presence!
So, what could be better than a stroll to visit and discover the Dombes in slow motion?
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Steps
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 01/03/2026 to 30/08/2026
- From 01/03/2027 to 30/08/2027
Additional information
Updated by
Dombes Tourisme - 04/06/2026
www.dombes-tourisme.com/fr/
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Type of land
Ground
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Contact
Phone : 04 74 55 02 27
Email : contact@dombes-tourisme.com
Website : http://www.dombes-tourisme.com/fr/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Dombestourisme/
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In the country
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
The starting point is Place du 19 mars 1962.
1. Leave the parking lot and cross the main road towards Grand Marais. Go around the cemetery, still heading towards Grand Marais, then at the intersection, turn right. At the edge of Chalamont, continue straight ahead to the Étang de l’Écluse (Lock Pond). Go around this pond by taking the dirt track on the left.
2. At the Grand Marais signpost, turn right towards Le Colombier. At the crossroads, turn right towards La Froidière until the path becomes a paved road. Follow this road to the main road, cross it, and continue straight ahead. At the hamlet of Montessuy, continue straight ahead on the dirt track.
3. At the La Froidière signpost, take the path on the left towards L'Abattiale. Cross the small stream and continue into the Chassagne forest.
4. At the L’Abattiale signpost, turn left towards Montbuisson Crans, following the paved road. Stay left and continue to the hamlet of Montbuisson. At the marker, turn left (Chemin de la Forêt).
5. At the Montbuisson Crans signpost, follow the signs for Le Folliet and join the D129. Turn left.
6. At the signpost, follow the signs for Le Folliet, then at the Le Folliet signpost, take the dirt track on the left towards Étang des Gouttes. Follow this track as it crosses the Chassagne forest.
7. At the Étang des Gouttes signpost, turn left towards Étang Malepalud and follow the road to the D904 departmental road. Cross it and walk along the wide grassy verge.
8. At the Étang Malepalud signpost, follow the signs for Les Peillets. Walk first along the Malepalud pond, then follow the dirt track to the hamlet of Lentet. Continue along the dirt track, keeping to the left. A beautiful view of the Chassagne pond will open up before you. Continue straight ahead, passing the Argotières pond, and join the D93 departmental road.
9. At the Les Peillets signpost, turn left towards Chalamont and continue on the D93 for approximately 400 meters. Take the dirt track on the left and continue straight ahead towards Chalamont until you reach the Le Grand Marais signpost. Continue straight ahead towards Chalamont to return to the parking area.
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