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Saint-Paul-De-Varax

The ponds of the Dombes – Abbey of Notre-Dame des Dombes loop from Saint-Paul-de-Varax

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Bourg-En-Bresse
Saint-Paul-De-Varax

The ponds of the Dombes – Abbey of Notre-Dame des Dombes loop from Saint-Paul-de-Varax

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The ponds of the Dombes – Abbey of Notre-Dame des Dombes loop from Saint-Paul-de-Varax

02:06

35.8km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5 m for 88 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

744 m

Roman Bridge

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Bridge dating from the Roman era

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2

9.53 km

Saint-Nizier Church

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3

9.54 km

Abbaye Notre-Dame des Dombes

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This abbey is relatively new. It was built at the end of the 1850s by 44 monks from the Notre-Dame d'Aiguebelle monastery. The estate is 160 hectares.

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19.2 km

A nice place to take a break and enjoy the view of the pond.

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22.6 km

The ponds of the Dombes

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Sublime lights before or during the hours of the sunset. Wildlife to observe, tirelessly.
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24.4 km

The Saint-Pierre du Plantay church is Romanesque in style. In 2008, it was added to the list of historic monuments.

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26.3 km

Abbey of Notre-Dame des Dombes

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A beautiful 19th-century Cistercian abbey built in a remarkable brick style. Don't hesitate to make a short detour to see it. The church and atrium are free to visit. It …

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32.6 km

Étang des Léchères

Lake

9

33.1 km

Saint-Paul

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B

35.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.2 km

298 m

190 m

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

16.0 km

3.05 km

247 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 17 October

12°C

8°C

86 %

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