Montellier Castle – The ponds of the Dombes loop from Le Montellier

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Montellier Castle – The ponds of the Dombes loop from Le Montellier

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Montellier Castle – The ponds of the Dombes loop from Le Montellier

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28.6km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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1.40 km

Montellier Castle

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Although privately owned, this chateau is worth a visit for its location.

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4.48 km

Restaurant La Bicyclette Bleue

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Good restaurant in Ain

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7.14 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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10.5 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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12.3 km

Saint-Pierre du Plantay church

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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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13.0 km

Plantay Pond Loop

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The Château du Plantay is an old fortified castle which stands in the town of Plantay and whose tower is the vestige.
This castle was founded around 1305 by the …

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20.2 km

Dombes Tour in Pérouges

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28.5 km

Sainte-Madeleine Church of Le Montellier

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12th century Sainte Madeleine church
The history of this pleasant flowered village merges with that of the castle. The origin of the name of Montellier was glimpsed by the Burgundian …

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