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MTB-VTC circuit n°6 (red) Chemins des bois de Bresse (short variant)

Description

A trail of woods and forests: Bois de Malaval, Balvay, des Pierrets, du Charpeney, de Marmont, Villard and the forests of L'Ange and Chareyziat.
Along the way, ponds, horses, farms...
Two loops: 35 km or 21 km

The short loop avoids the woods of Malaval and the Chareyziat forest.

Alternatively, depart from St Etienne du Bois (village or Châtelet lake) for a short 11.6 km loop through the Chareyziat forest.
Possibility of a return trip to the Etang de But.

Other departure points:
- Marboz, plan d'eau des Teppes
- Bény, place de la Mairie, stadium
- St-Etienne du Bois, place de la Mairie, étang du Châtelet
- Bresse-Vallon, village or Bizadan pond

Technical Information

Mountainbiking
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2h10mn
Dist.
21 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Rue des Poiriers Centre village , 01340   Bresse Vallons
Lat : 46.334848Lng : 5.188265

Points of interest

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Etang de But, ENS de l'Ain

The "Etang de But" site has been designated a sensitive natural area (ENS). It belongs to a chain of ponds in the southern Bresse plain, marking the transition to the Dombist plateau.This artificial pond is remarkable for the species of flora and fauna it contains. Set in a forest setting and sometimes covered with a carpet of white water lilies, it offers a variety of landscapes through the seasons. Key issues for the site Fauna: presence of the Leucorrhine dragonfly, yellow-bellied toad, great crested newt, Little Bittern, Black-crowned Night-Heron. Flora: Royal fern, water scorpion, Bohemian sedge, etc. The woodlands near the pond have a role to play in the pond's ecological functioning, in addition to their landscape value. Good management of these woodlands is essential. The main threats are the risk of the pond filling up, and invasion by invasive species. To discover the site... An information panel is located at the thou (drainage system), to the west of the pond. The site is generally accessible to pedestrians. The Etang de But was awarded the ENS or espace naturel sensible label by the Département de l'Ain in 2015. True natural and landscaped jewels of the Ain department, these ENS-labeled sites are on the one hand preserved through local management and on the other made accessible to as many people as possible when the fragility of the site allows.

But 01370 Saint-Étienne-du-Bois
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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
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Additional information

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Bourg-en-Bresse Destinations - Office de tourisme - 24/11/2025
www.bourgenbressedestinations.fr
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Environments

In the country
Forest location

Open period

All year round daily.

Type of land

Ground
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)

Tricky passages

Crossing the departmental road at Couhardes and Croix des Potences

Animals

No

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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! 🌳🥾