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Hiking - St Trivier de Courtes and the Saracen chimneys

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Saint-Trivier-de-Courtes
13.0 km
3h 30min
Medium
  • A unique walk to discover the mysterious Saracen chimney farms of Bresse, starting from St Trivier de Courtes, former stronghold of the Savoyard lords of Bresse. A typical Bresse landscape with poultry farms.

  • This 13 km circuit follows shady paths through the Bresse bocage, passing five remarkable Bresse farmhouses with Saracen chimneys and stunningly varied mitres.

    Distance: 10 or 13 km / Marking: standardized (in yellow)
    Level: easy
    Start from La Carronnière, St Trivier de Courtes
    Itinerary to discover on foot or mountain bike.

    Also worth exploring nearby:
    - St Trivier de Courtes, an ancient stronghold
    - La Forêt farm in Courtes (museum area, vegetable garden...)
    - Motalibord farm in...
    This 13 km circuit follows shady paths through the Bresse bocage, passing five remarkable Bresse farmhouses with Saracen chimneys and stunningly varied mitres.

    Distance: 10 or 13 km / Marking: standardized (in yellow)
    Level: easy
    Start from La Carronnière, St Trivier de Courtes
    Itinerary to discover on foot or mountain bike.

    Also worth exploring nearby:
    - St Trivier de Courtes, an ancient stronghold
    - La Forêt farm in Courtes (museum area, vegetable garden...)
    - Motalibord farm in Vescours
    - the village of Romenay (74) and its Bresse heritage
    - La Traverse greenway between Bresse and Revermont
  • Departure
    Saint-Trivier-de-Courtes
  • Plain text period
    All year round daily.
  • Environment
    • Cycling itinerary less than 1 km away
    • Forest location
    • 10 - 20 min from a bus stop by bike
    • Pond within 5 km
    • Village 2 km away
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
Services
  • Equipment
    • Picnic area