Dombes, land of water
Dombes, land of water
Dombes, land of water
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196km
760m
Cycling
This magnificent loop plunges you into Dombes, with its thousand ponds, once used by Benedictine monks. This vast expanse of water is home to a fragile ecosystem containing a diverse range of animal and plant life. Dombes is also France's leading freshwater fish-producing region. Carp, known as the queen of…
by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme
Last updated: June 16, 2025
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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 132 km for 195 m
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48.2 km
Abbey of Notre-Dame des Dombes
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121 km
Feyssine Park
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130 km
Museum of Confluences
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Located at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers, this museum offers a unique space dedicated …
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La Voie Bleue
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196 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
104 km
38.8 km
38.0 km
10.3 km
3.65 km
1.55 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
87.4 km
70.0 km
19.7 km
18.3 km
234 m
226 m
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Elevation
Highest point (310 m)
Lowest point (160 m)
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Friday 22 May
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May 12, 2025
This magnificent loop plunges you into Dombes, with its thousand ponds, once used by Benedictine monks. This vast expanse of water is home to a fragile ecosystem containing a diverse range of animal and plant life. Dombes is also France's leading freshwater fish-producing region. Carp, known as the queen
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