Across Dombes (Rhone-Ain)

Hike in Rhone and Ain department from Sainte-Paule to Fay Pass through Dombes, natural and historical region, via Val d'Oingt, Theize, Ville-sur-Jarnioux, Porte des Pierres Dorees, Anse, Saint-Bernard, Trevoux, Parcieux, Saint-Jean-de-Thurigneux, Monthieux, Saint-Marcel, Le Montellier, Perouges, Meximieux, Chazey-sur-Ain, Lagnieu and Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey. Guest House, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, Camping, Shelter, Inn.

The Dombes, primarily located in the Ain department (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) and historically extending into part of the Rhône, is a unique natural region in France, world-renowned for its plateau of over a thousand ponds. These water bodies, created by humans as early as the Middle Ages, are the backbone of its economy and identity, particularly for fish farming (raising carp, pike, and tench) and ornithology, as Dombes is a major stopover for migratory birds. The landscape is a mosaic of water bodies, forests, and fields, providing an exceptional setting for biodiversity. Its history is marked by the former Principality of Dombes, with its capital in Trévoux (now in Ain), preserving a rich medieval and architectural heritage.

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Distance: 99km, Elevation maximum: 709m, Elevation minimum: 166m, Elevation gain uphill: 1320m
IGN Maps: Villefranche-sur-Saone Vallee de l'Azergues Beaujolais (2930ET). Villars-les-Dombes (3030E). Villefranche-sur-Saone (3030O). Amberieu-en-Bugey (3130E). Meximieux (3130O). Amberieu-en-Bugey Champagne-en-Valromey massif du Bugey (3231OT).

Hiking through Dombes (Rhone-Ain) 10 Nearby paths:
Tour of the Monts du Lyonnais (Rhône-Loire)
GR®59 From Vosges to Jura
GR®76 From Chagny (Saone-et-Loire) to Affoux (Rhone)
GR®169 Around Lyon (Rhone)
GR®422 On the path of Charles IX

It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring you the FFRandonnee topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.