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MTB-VTC link (L2) - Lacs de La Plaine Tonique - Plan d'eau de Mépillat

MTB-VTC link (L2) - Lacs de La Plaine Tonique - Plan d'eau de Mépillat

Description

A mountain bike link (L2) between the base of "La Plaine Tonique" and the Mépillat lake.... des lacs à la haute Bresse.
Passes close to the Pontremble pond.

Round trip / Other circuits available Base VTT "La Plaine Tonique

From the La Plaine Tonique leisure center, take the tour of the lakes (two possibilities) and join the Lac des Orcières to take the L2 link to Mépillat.
Outward journey 1h10, return journey 2h20

Attractions Tour of the lakes, views of the Mâconnais and Jura, Pontremble pond and the hamlets of Petit and Grand Villard, Mépillat lake.

Technical Information

Mountainbiking
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1h10mn
Dist.
18 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Base de loisirs La Plaine Tonique 599 route d'Etrez , 01340   Montrevel-en-Bresse
Lat : 46.338823Lng : 5.136574

Points of interest

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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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Environments

In the country
Riverside
Forest location
Mountain view
Waterside
Beach within 300 m
Cycling itinerary less than 1 km away

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

All year round daily.

Type of land

Ground
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)

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! 🌳🥾