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Grand Birieux Natural Sensitive Area route in St Marcel
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Poisolet PondPhoto: M. Zeilfelder
Breathe in, breathe out, you are in Dombes.
Dombes, land of a thousand ponds, imagine it 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 song of wild birds. Take a moment and watch the dances on the calm water of the ponds. The grey heron, master of the place, may honor you with its presence!
So, what better than a walk to visit and discover Dombes at a slow pace?
Author’s recommendation
Visitors can enjoy an observatory (built in 2021) to admire the many species present on the pond without disturbing them.
Picnic tables and a playground are available in the square located in the center of the village of Birieux.
Themed visits by the ponds are organized during holidays. Information from Dombes Tourism
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Show elevation profileRest stops
Maison RICHARTTerres Lyonnaises
Safety information
Be careful at intersections and when crossing roads.
Stay on marked trails.
Keep your animals on a leash.
Some ponds host fragile species; be respectful.
Please do not leave your waste in nature.
Defective markings, incidents / safety, usage conflicts, illegal dumping? : locate and share the problem encountered on the national alert system via the SURICATE app or through the website https://sentinelles.sportsdenature.fr/
Tips and suggestions
Picnic tables in the squarePublic transport
Public-transport-friendly
Not accessible by public transportation.
SNCF line 32 Bourg-en-Bresse Lyon. SNCF station at St Marcel en Dombes.
See the Ain transport network map
Directions
From Bourg-en-Bresse (36km): RD1083 towards Lyon.
From Lyon (31km): RD 1083 towards Bourg-en-Bresse
Parking
Parking at the start of the route at the church square.
Coordinates
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Equipment
Plan to wear suitable and comfortable clothing and shoes, something to hydrate yourself and to protect yourself from the sun.
Remember to bring binoculars!
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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