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Vieux Jonc circuit in St Paul de Varax
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Description
This walk takes in the many ponds of the Dombes region and crosses the Vieux Jonc twice.
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 means of transport...
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
Points of interest
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)
Suitable for all terrain strollers
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/
Environments
Lakeside or by stretch of water
Station district
In the country
Close to a public transportation
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
The starting point is the cemetery parking lot.
1. Head towards the cemetery, join the D17 departmental road, and follow signs for Mont-Jeangloux. Continue along this road for approximately 400 meters. (Be careful of traffic).
2. At the Mont-Jeangloux signpost, turn right towards Boisson. Follow this road to the hamlet of La Carronnière, then continue along the path that leads through the ponds.
3. At the Boisson signpost, turn right towards Etang des Bourrelières and continue along this road. On the left is the Guillet pond, which you must go around. Continue for approximately 500 meters.
4. At the intersection, turn right towards Pelet and Etang des Bourrelières. Cross the hamlet, continue along the dirt track, and cross the Vieux Jonc stream on a footbridge. Continue straight ahead on the path and join a paved road.
5. At the Etang des Bourrelières/Grange Pelet signpost, follow signs for Vieux Jonc. Follow the road for approximately 400m, then take the dirt track on the right. Continue straight ahead towards Pont Romain.
Animals
Yes
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