Discovering Mont Brouilly

Discover the vineyards of Brouilly and Côte De Brouilly and enjoy a splendid view of the Ain plain and, on a clear day, catch a glimpse of Mont Blanc. You will also pass close to some of the châteaux that are the pride of our region.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.53 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 257 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 260 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 482 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 267 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at Odenas town hall, the starting point for the walk. A map of the walks is displayed on a wall inside the town hall. A tourist information point is also available.

(S/E) Follow the road for 50 m, then turn right onto Chemin des Fossés, which descends into the vineyards. Follow the yellow markings. Go around the small pond to the south.

(1) When you reach the road, turn right and walk alongside the Domaine du Château de Pierreux. Keep the yellow markings in sight. At the crossroads, take the Chemin du Laitier on the left, then turn left again onto the road ahead.

(2) After 300 m, leave the road and take the path on the right that descends through the vineyards. Cross the departmental road with caution and continue along the path. Keep the yellow markings in sight. Cross the Ruisseau le Sancillon stream and follow the path uphill: the Château Thivin is in sight.

(3) Take the path on the right that winds through the vineyard and begin the ascent of Mont Brouilly. The path is marked in yellow. Cross the road and take a balcony path that will lead you to a quarry. An exhibition of stones will allow you to perfect your knowledge of geology.

(4) Continue along a small path that climbs to the top of the hill. You will come within sight of the chapel.

(5) You will discover a panoramic view to the east with the village of Saint-Lager, and if the weather permits, you will be able to see Mont Blanc. An orientation table is available near the chapel. Continue on your way, crossing the car park and then the glacis to reach the top of the hill (484 m). Pass as close as possible to the relay antenna and continue along the path that descends. At the edge of the woods, follow the edge of the forest, veering to the left.

(6) At the crossroads, take the path on the left. When you leave the woods, continue along the path and then the track that opens up in front of you. Keep the yellow markings in sight and descend to a road.

(7) Follow it to the right for about 20 metres, then turn right onto a path that runs alongside a building and then bends to the right before rejoining the road. Continue straight ahead to reach the D43.

(8) At the crossroads, turn left, then after about 50 metres, at a place called La Poyebade, turn right onto the Route de la Folie, which climbs uphill. Continue for 500 metres, then turn left towards the isolated house by the side of the road (Reverdon). Cross the departmental road and follow it on the right until you reach the bend.

(9) Turn left onto Route du Conroy, then as you approach the first house, take the path on the right that descends into the valley. Follow the pond, climb back up towards the D43 and follow it to the left until you reach the small pass.

(10) Leave the departmental road and turn left onto the path towards the small hamlet of Mas Vincent. Turn right and follow the D68E to the finish point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 298 m - Town hall car park
  2. 1 : km 0.92 - alt. 282 m - Château de Pierreux
  3. 2 : km 1.74 - alt. 290 m - Path on the right through the vineyards
  4. 3 : km 2.76 - alt. 312 m - Château Thibin
  5. 4 : km 4.32 - alt. 443 m - Quarry
  6. 5 : km 4.74 - alt. 480 m - Chapel. Towards - Mont Brouilly (484m)
  7. 6 : km 5.39 - alt. 415 m - Corner of the edge, on the left
  8. 7 : km 6.3 - alt. 362 m - Road junction
  9. 8 : km 6.77 - alt. 332 m - D43
  10. 9 : km 7.84 - alt. 322 m - Convoy Route
  11. 10 : km 8.65 - alt. 324 m - Col
  12. S/E : km 9.53 - alt. 298 m - Town hall car park

Worth a visit

You can take advantage of your walk to visit the cellars of the various châteaux and vineyards you pass through.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 37 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
mag'
mag'
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I really loved three quarters of the hike, which was very interesting with beautiful views and a superb panorama.
I didn't enjoy the return trip as much, with sections on the main road where crazy drivers were speeding at over 100 km/h.

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Henry Martine
Henry Martine

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Due to strong winds, some trees had fallen and sections of the path were closed, forcing us to change our route.
In addition, the rain had made the paths very muddy.

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User 13385034

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

The guidebook is well done and matches the route given at the start on the town hall signs.
In addition to the guidebook, the signposting was very helpful (especially when our smartphones ran out of battery).
However, this route includes too much tarmac for our liking, both on the way there and back.
So, it's a mixed bag, although the destination is worth the effort (quarry, chapel, panoramic views and orientation tables).

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VPAS
VPAS

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant paths through the vineyards with beautiful views. However, the signage (yellow markers) is not clear at all junctions...

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User 25448387

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very nice walk, picnic near the chapel with a beautiful view of the Ain plain

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Joss74
Joss74

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route through the vineyards. Very useful information about the route, which is also well signposted.
The geological stop is very informative.

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jamarnaud
jamarnaud

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk in March, even though the vegetation was not yet spring-like, with beautiful unobstructed views and the possibility of picnicking at Mont Brouilly

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Fred345962
Fred345962

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with unobstructed views of the surrounding vineyards and the Saône Valley (and even the Alps, although we couldn't see them because of the cloudy sky). Beautiful 360° view from the top around the chapel.
No major difficulties.
We followed the route with a GPS watch, so no problems.

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AlbertoT
AlbertoT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice hike!!! Almost no one else there, but the weather wasn't great at the start... as always, those who had checked the weather forecast stayed at the pub...

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Accroché
Accroché

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Our friendly group of hikers does this trail almost every year in autumn after the grape harvest.
The vineyard landscape is magnificent at this time of year.
The picnic at the chapel has become a tradition.

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Elle69
Elle69

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The paper directions are sometimes brief, but it is easy to adapt the hiking route
At the top of the hike, the 360° view is magnificent and there is an interesting panoramic table and geological exhibition

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Sopcal
Sopcal

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike. Magnificent views, no difficulty.

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Mariepon67
Mariepon67

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful walk with no difficulties, fun for children. I recommend it

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tit'jo
tit'jo

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike through vineyards and then into the forest, followed by some wonderful discoveries at the top with the geological exhibition, the chapel and the view of the Alps. however, you will need to use the app on your phone several times to find your way, as the paper directions are a little vague, particularly between the stream and point 3 (unless the terrain has changed), and in the forest where several paths cross.

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randomiolande
randomiolande
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Beautiful hike, beautiful views, very pleasant sites, arrival at the chapel to take a break or have a picnic, but difficulties with the route: overlaps with others, often vague... lots of roads on the way back and other possible choices.

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