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Published route(s)
Monts d'Or geological footpath
This is an easy route, best undertaken with good walking shoes. However, be careful in wet weather as the clay soil can be slippery and muddy in places. Along the route, there are information panels explaining the formation of the Monts d'Or massif.
Circular Monts d'Or starting from Saint Cyr au Mont d'Or
This circular loop follows part of the Man and Landscape Trail, with a slight elevation gain and no major difficulties.
Madone Circular Route
This circular route will take you to the statue of the Madonna, installed in 2009 to replace another Madonna that was stolen. Along the way, you will see the Saint-Antoine hermitage, the tomb of the hermit Benoît Rousset, and a drying shed. You may encounter horses and mountain bikes. Be careful in rainy weather as the paths can be slippery and muddy.
Les Monts d'Or, Mont Verdun, Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or
This circular route will take you along part of the geological trail, past the lime kiln and the quarries, as well as numerous drystone shelters, which served as shelters for farmers and, in some cases, as dwellings after the last war while their occupants waited to find permanent accommodation.
Please note that in wet weather, some sections may be muddy and slippery.
Circular route through the Monts d’Or via Mont Py and Col du Mont Verdun
A walk in the Monts d’Or starting and finishing in Chasselay, with a few steep sections that can be slippery in wet weather. A few drystone shelters (limestone quarries) and the lime kiln. You’ll pass close to military installations where photography is prohibited.
In the Mont d'Or, Mont Verdun and Mont Thou
A walk that will take you through a variety of different landscapes and offer some lovely views. A route best undertaken in dry weather.
La Madone, alternative route
This hike follows part of the Madone hike, with a variation at the start and finish. Please note that there are some very steep sections, so walking poles are strongly recommended to avoid slipping in wet weather.
In the woodland around Chasselay
A hike through the woodland that mainly follows unmarked paths; GPS and the Visorando hiking app are recommended, and the route should be undertaken in dry weather. There are a few very steep sections; walking poles are recommended. The hike takes approximately 3½ hours. Get your walking boots on.
On the paths and trails of the Monts d'Or massif
This hike follows paths already covered in other hikes, but is nonetheless interesting. Best done in dry weather, as there are a few steep sections.
Walk around Chasselay
A hike in the Monts d'Or massif that takes you along both well-known and lesser-known paths; best undertaken in dry weather, as some sections can be very muddy and slippery when wet. Take care when crossing the 4x4 training ground. At weekends, if vehicles are present, ask permission to cross
A circular in the Monts d'Or massif starting from Chasselay
This hike is best done in dry weather. In wet weather, the trails will be very muddy, with a few sections that will raise your heart rate but nothing insurmountable. The hike begins on a quiet paved road for about 700 metres. Please respect the area and do not leave any rubbish behind.
Drystone shelters and trails in Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or
An easy hike to discover the drystone shelters of Mont-d'Or. The cabornes are huts built of dry stone, which were used as shelters and for storing tools by farmers. They were also sometimes used as dwellings.
Circular Mont Verdun
This hike is best done in dry weather, with trees providing shade from the sun.
Eight-shaped route in the Monts d'Or
A pleasant hike with a few steep climbs, good for your heart rate, best done in dry weather as some sections are muddy and slippery in wet weather.
The Monts-d’Or trails starting from Chasselay
A walk through the woodland; wear suitable footwear and bring walking poles, as there are steep, slippery and muddy sections in wet weather. Only one kilometre on the road, with the option to walk on the hard shoulder without any problems.
Monts d’Or trails via Mont Verdun and Mont Py
This walk is best undertaken in dry weather, wearing sturdy shoes, trousers, a long-sleeved T-shirt and walking poles. There are narrow sections with some brambles. Use of the Visorando app is recommended.