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MTB-VTC Circuit 6 bleu - Chemins des bois de Bresse (small loop) - Espace Bresse Base FFvélo

Description

A short circuit starting from St Etienne du Bois, taking in the woods of Châtelet and Chareyziat, as well as the Etang de But, a protected natural area.
Long loop: 35 km

Grande boucle other departures :
- Marboz, plan d'eau des Teppes
- Bény, place de la Mairie, stadium
- St-Etienne du Bois, place de la Mairie, Châtelet pond
- Bresse-Vallon, village or Bizadan pond

Technical Information

Mountainbiking
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
1h10mn
Dist.
12 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Place du Champ de Foire Ecole publique , 01370   Saint-Étienne-du-Bois
Lat : 46.287807Lng : 5.296798

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
- Bourg-en-Bresse destinations - Office de tourisme -
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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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Additional information

Distinctions

Listed PDIPR
Label VTT - FFCT

Updated by

Bourg-en-Bresse Destinations - Office de tourisme - 16/06/2026
www.bourgenbressedestinations.fr
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Environments

Lakeside or by stretch of water
Riverside
Overview on river
Forest location
Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot
Waterside
Lake view
In the country
Sensitive Natural Area
River -5 km away
Lake -5km away
Close to a public transportation
Village -2 km away

Open period

All year round daily.

Topo guides and map references

Topo guides references :
Ref. Topoguide: Base VTT FF Vélo - Espace Bresse / Grand Bourg Agglomération

Type of land

Ground
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)

Location complements

Parking
Public school parking lot
Etang du Châtelet parking lot
Maison des Pays de Bresse ecomuseum parking lot

Access :
RD.83 Lons - Bourg en Bresse
RD.3 from Treffort (Val-Revermont)
Exit A40 n°6 Viriat

By public transport
Access by public transport
Find out more about how to get here from www.grandbourg.fr/42-transports-mobilites.htm

Tricky passages

Safety instructions
No technical passages to report. Please respect the mountain biker's charter.

Bresse trails can be quite wet during rainy periods.

Best periods: March / April / May / June / July / August / September / October

Report a problem
Damaged markings, safety incident, conflict of use or illegal dumping?
Locate and report the situation via the national SURICATE system, from the application or online: sentinelles.sportsdenature.fr/

Equip yourself
We strongly recommend that you bring a bottle of water, a helmet, a cell phone, a route map and a repair kit.

Animals

No

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Caution!
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! 🌳🥾