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La Bresse, strange Saracens

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La Bresse, strange Saracens

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La Bresse, strange Saracens

07:28

122km

540m

Cycling

This is a great loop through the hedged farmland and valleys of the Bresse region. Renowned for its poultry, the region is also steeped in history. The typical architecture of Bresse is hard to miss, with its farms and mysterious Saracen chimneys.

The route is designed for experienced cyclists and…

by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme

Last updated: June 16, 2025

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After 26.9 km for 52 m

After 100.0 km for 277 m

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59.0 km

Georges Blanc

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Located in the center of Vonnas, on the banks of the Morte River, this gourmet restaurant has been Michelin-starred since 1929. Georges Blanc offers a wonderful gastronomic experience combining reinterpreted …

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Berges de la Saône

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The banks of the Saône are designed for walking. You can sit on the stands facing the river, on a bench or on the grass in the shade of a …

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Shaded picnic tables on the Saône River

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It is a very nice place to enjoy a snack. The tables are placed in the shade of the trees, an ideal arrangement in summer. You are steps from the water. The place is really charming.

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113 km

Between Tournus and Mâcon

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At this point on the Voie Bleue, the Mouge flows into the Saône. The low water level favors vegetation and the places are known to fishermen for their fish-rich waters. …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.5 km

29.6 km

25.2 km

17.4 km

1.08 km

338 m

Surfaces

62.4 km

41.1 km

13.0 km

3.99 km

1.45 km

243 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

30°C

18°C

52 %

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May 12, 2025

This is a great loop through the hedged farmland and valleys of the Bresse region. Renowned for its poultry, the region is also steeped in history. The typical architecture of Bresse is hard to miss, with its farms and mysterious Saracen chimneys.
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La Bresse, strange Saracens

Georges Blanc

Berges de la Saône

Shaded picnic tables on the Saône River

Between Tournus and Mâcon

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