
From the large lake, a loop around the Reyssouze valley to the Haute Bresse plateau, taking in high points such as Grand Veyriat, Grand Villard, Montléger, Mons, Châtelet, Croix Noire... for panoramic views.
Passage on the La Traverse greenway between Jayat and Montrevel, crossing the Salençon ford after the Riottier mill.
Other departures: Jayat, Mantenay...
Listed PDIPR
Label VTT - FFCT
Bourg-en-Bresse Destinations - Office de tourisme - 27/05/2026
www.bourgenbressedestinations.fr
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In the country
Mountain view
Lake -5km away
River -5 km away
Village -2 km away
Overview on river
Cycling itinerary less than 1 km away
Less than 10 min from a bus stop by bike
All year round daily.
Phone : 04 74 22 49 40
Email : accueil@bourgenbressedestinations.fr
Website : https://www.bourgenbressedestinations.fr
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/BourgenBresseTourisme
Parking
Parking des pêcheurs, north of the leisure park
or Plaine Tonique leisure center parking lot (bike access around the lake).
Departure sign in front of the entrance
Access to the base :
D.975 from Bourg en Bresse or St-Trivier-de-Courtes - Tournus
D.28 from Macon or Marboz
A40 exit n°5 Bourg Nord
Voie verte la Traverse from Bourg-en-Bresse
Bourg en Bresse station / Polliat station
By public transport
Access by public transport
Find out more about how to get here at www.grandbourg.fr/42-transports-mobilites.htm
Ground
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
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.
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