On the hillside between Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon and Oullins

An urban walk avoiding roads as much as possible, passing through woodland, along a river and back into woodland. Parking available at the start. Accessible by bus from Oullins. A chance to enjoy some greenery near Lyon and see the Roman siphon bridge at Beaunant. Suitable for children.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.67 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 98 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 103 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 280 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 171 m

Description of the walk

Park at the City Aventures car park.

(S/E) Cross the car park and head up the path that winds through the woods.

(1) Take the steps and join the road (Chemin des Balmes). Turn left to go down the road, then veer right as you follow it alongside the Montray Community Vineyard, coming out onto Chemin de Montray.

(2) Turn left to follow this path and admire the Roman Siphon Bridge.

(3) Turn left onto the footpath along the river and head towards Avenue de l’Aqueduc de Beaunant (D 50). Cross over and take Rue de Merlo opposite, continuing on to the stadium.

(4) At a small children’s playground, turn left and enter the park to continue along the edge. Carry on in this direction, cross the Yzeron and join Boulevard Émile Zola. Turn left until you reach the traffic lights, cross at the pedestrian crossing to follow the narrow road known as Rue des Bottières. Keep going in the same direction, ignoring the side streets. At the junction with Chemin de la Croix Berthet, turn left and then immediately right to return to the City Aventures car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 216 m - City Aventures car park
  2. 1 : km 0.5 - alt. 240 m - Staircase
  3. 2 : km 1.13 - alt. 253 m - Chemin de Montray, on the left
  4. 3 : km 1.67 - alt. 177 m - River crossing
  5. 4 : km 2.24 - alt. 183 m - Entrance to the park
  6. S/E : km 3.67 - alt. 216 m - City Aventures car park

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
3.2 / 5
Mercou
Mercou

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 27, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A countryside route in the city!
A nice way to spend a winter's day, even if between points 3 and 4, some signs indicate private property, even though the path passes through it. The path through the woods is often muddy, so sturdy footwear is required. A great way to discover a route through the town that you wouldn't normally take.

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User 27056006
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

My dog was on a leash, but I still found it dangerous for both of us, as there was asphalt without a pavement on a section that seemed quite long to me. I didn't enjoy the route.
The final part in the woods was very pleasant, though!
(Practical detail: it was a Sunday and the City Aventures car park was closed).

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Cqui
Cqui

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Perhaps a bit too much tarmac, but a very pleasant walk,
We came by bus, getting off at the Beaunant viaduct stop,

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MERLE Nicole
MERLE Nicole

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk near Oullins, offering a mix of greenery and not too many houses.

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cfe
cfe

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 08, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Fine

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