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Hiking trail: Motte Island

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Hiking trail: Motte Island

Description

On this route, you'll discover the vast floodplain of the Saône, which stretches as far as the eye can see. When you reach the banks of the Saône, you can see the Ile de la Motte, which has been designated a sensitive natural area.

Ile de la Motte is home to colonies of herons: black-crowned night heron, little egret and cattle egret, which are sometimes sensitive to disturbance during the breeding season. The existence of the island in the river is also an asset for maintaining fish diversity. Sediments transported by the Saône have been deposited and accumulated at La Motte, gradually creating islets and secondary arms. Together, these form a mosaic of natural habitats with an exceptional diversity of species.
The beaver is present on the site and contributes to its management by cutting willow and poplar branches to eat the bark.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Not specified
Duration
3h30mn
Dist.
15 km
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Starting point

Mairie 1 Mairie Prairie , 01190   Saint-Bénigne
Lat : 46.444961Lng : 4.960616

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Interactive exhibition - maison de l'eau et de la nature

A fun, interactive tour: discover sand dunes, prairie birds, freshwater fish... using touch screens. From April 2025, a new app for an immersive visual and audio journey.In the interactive exhibition: a new app for an immersive visual and audio journey! A new Explor'games adventure trail on the Oignons site in Boz! Free admission. Detailed program to come. The interactive exhibition takes you on a playful journey of discovery, immersing you in the region's natural sites through a host of innovative interactive applications, touch-screen terminals and interactive games: fish for fish in our rivers using the interactive floor, hear and observe birds in the Val de Saône floodplain, unravel the mysteries of the Boz peat moor, have fun protecting the Charmes sand dunes, test your knowledge of the water cycle... From age 3, booklet for children. 2 Explor'games complete the outdoor offer. These adventure courses allow you to solve enigmas while discovering the trees around the structure, and to take on challenges on the natural site of the sand dunes at Sermoyer. 4 natural sites within an 8km radius. The Bresse and Val de Saône region boasts some exceptional natural environments, which were awarded the Espaces Naturels Sensibles label by the Ain department in 2014 and 2015. The Maison de l'Eau et de la Nature invites you to discover them through regular and varied activities.

place de Dornhan 01190 Pont-de-Vaux
- Office de tourisme du Pays de Bâgé et de Pont-de-Vaux -
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Office de Tourisme du Pays de Bâgé et de Pont-de-Vaux - 31/10/2025
www.bage-pontdevaux-tourisme.com
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Open period

All year round daily.

Type of land

Ground
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)

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Yes

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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! 🌳🥾