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The ponds of the Dombes – Abbey of Notre-Dame des Dombes loop from Villars-les-Dombes

The ponds of the Dombes – Abbey of Notre-Dame des Dombes loop from Villars-les-Dombes

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The ponds of the Dombes – Abbey of Notre-Dame des Dombes loop from Villars-les-Dombes

03:42

78.6km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Train Station

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567 m

The ponds of the Dombes

Highlight • Lake

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

Picnic Area by La Dombes Lake

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

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13.7 km

Bois Gravet

Forest

19.4 km

Étang Covayzieux

Lake

22.3 km

A magical place to relax in the midst of nature

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26.8 km

Forêt de la Franchise

Forest

62.2 km

Dombes Estate

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65.0 km

Étang des Léchères

Lake

70.9 km

Abbaye Notre-Dame des Dombes

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View of the buildings on the north side of the estate.

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71.3 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 is closed on Tuesdays. A local produce shop is located at the entrance to the abbey, featuring cheeses and apple products made on the abbey farm—a great way to recharge your batteries!

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78.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.3 km

5.51 km

1.68 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.9 km

33.0 km

2.47 km

223 m

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Saturday 30 May

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16°C

55 %

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The ponds of the Dombes – Abbey of Notre-Dame des Dombes loop from Villars-les-Dombes

Church of Villars-les-Dombes

The ponds of the Dombes

Picnic Area by La Dombes Lake

A magical place to relax in the midst of nature

Dombes Estate

Abbaye Notre-Dame des Dombes

Abbey of Notre-Dame des Dombes

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