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Saint-Nizier-Le-Désert

The ponds of the Dombes – Abbey of Notre-Dame des Dombes loop from Saint-Nizier-le-Désert

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Bourg-En-Bresse
Saint-Nizier-Le-Désert

The ponds of the Dombes – Abbey of Notre-Dame des Dombes loop from Saint-Nizier-le-Désert

Moderate

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The ponds of the Dombes – Abbey of Notre-Dame des Dombes loop from Saint-Nizier-le-Désert

01:38

34.8km

80m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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After 6.01 km for 3.05 km

Waypoints

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Parking

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1

43 m

Saint-Nizier Church

Highlight • Religious Site

2

53 m

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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11.8 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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13.6 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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5

15.4 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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15.8 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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23.1 km

Étang Tuile

Lake

8

31.8 km

View of the Lake

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9

33.8 km

Route des cuirs

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B

34.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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34.8 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

14.9 km

3.05 km

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Monday 26 October

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