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Etang Chardonnet circuit in Ste Olive
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Description
A pleasant walk typical of the Dombes region. Along the way, you'll come across a number of ponds that are either drying out or evolving, with unobstructed views of the birds. Several landscapes punctuate the walk: ponds, fields, copses and even a view of the Beaujolais region.
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
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Additional information
Environments
Lakeside or by stretch of water
In the country
Updated by
Dombes Tourisme - 04/06/2026
www.dombes-tourisme.com/fr/
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Open period
All year round daily.
Contact
Phone : 04 74 55 02 27
Email : contact@dombes-tourisme.com
Website :
http://www.dombes-tourisme.com/fr/
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Type of land
Ground
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
The parking area is located at a place called Le Château.
1. Head towards Étang Guillard until you reach the Sainte Olive signpost and continue towards Étang Guillard. Follow the fish hatcheries and you will arrive at Étang Guillard (Étang Guillard signpost). Turn left towards Étang Chardonnet and continue to a trail junction (Étang Guillard signpost).
2. Turn left towards Étang Chardonnet and follow the dirt path to Les Carronnes. Turn right and follow the path. Pass by the Ferme des Mûres and Étang Chardonnet.
3. Continue to the right until you reach La Micholière.
4. At the La Micholière signpost, turn right towards Étang de la Culatte and follow the path. Reach the bank of Étang de la Culatte and a small wood. Enter the wood and follow the path. Turn right after the houses and you will arrive at Étang Platon (Platon Pond).
5. Follow the bank of Étang Platon, then that of Étang Guillard. Return to the crossroads you passed earlier.
6. Retrace your steps to return to the parking area.
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