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Andrézieux-Bouthéon walks
Les Trois Ports - Long version
The Trois Ports hike is signposted and extends to Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert. It is an easy walk along a beautiful path on the banks of the Loire.
Stroll along the Canal du Forez
An open-to-the-sky Sunday stroll in the sun Canal du Forez.
Around Saint-Bonnet-Les-Oules
A walk along wide, easy paths through meadows above Saint-Bonnet-les-Oules.
La Bachasse on the edge of the artificial lake at Grangent
An easy, mostly shaded walk with beautiful views of Lake Grangent at the start and the rest in the forest. The route is dotted with informative and entertaining signs about the flora and fauna. The site is currently being restored to a natural forest after being planted with Douglas firs in the last century. Ideal for family walks and/or hot weather.
From Essalois to Les Camaldules
This route through the Loire Gorges offers beautiful panoramic views.
Loire Gorges and Plateau de la Danse from Saint-Victor sur Loire
This is a challenging hike with significant elevation gain, but the beautiful panoramas and views of this little-known region are well worth the effort.
La Roche - Nus from Marieux station
A walk through Forez on waymarked trails.
Maisonette - the Rivollier via the relay antennae
Family-friendly walk in the hills of Saint-Héand among the horses and cows.
Saint-Genest-Lerpt circular via Landuzière and Le Chasseur
A pleasant short hike in the countryside around Saint-Genest-Lerpt.
Plat de l'Orme via Bardonnanche
Starting from La Tour-en-Jarez, this is a gentle walk along quiet roads and paths, ideal for families.
Around Fontanès, on the west side
Beautiful route along the ridges around the village of Fontanès. Free parking in the castle grounds.
The Moulin des Gouttes route
A short walk starting from the village of Fontanès, offering a beautiful view at the highest point of the Sept Pins. The passage through the woods is very pleasant.
Bellegarde - St Andre de Bellegarde circular
A pleasant 11km circular between Bellegarde-en-Forez and Saint-André-le-Puy.
Pass by the "délices foréziens" and return via the new Voie Verte, which connects the two villages. A peaceful walk with very little traffic on busy roads.
On the heights of La Talaudière and Sorbiers
A lovely, quick walk that is easily accessible from the centre of La Talaudière. Hilly but not difficult. Beautiful views of the Pilat massif and the heights of Sorbiers. Discover the castle and park of Sorbiers at the end of the walk.
Circular around the Gimond stream starting from the Hat Museum
A circular walk from Chazelles-sur-Lyon and the Hat Museum to the Gimond dam, which is the reservoir for Chazelles-sur-Lyon's drinking water supply. Along the way, you will find several viewpoints over the region: Mont du Lyonnais, Pilat, etc. You will cross the Gimond stream, which is always dry, several times via small bridges.
Route from Saint-Roch Chapel to Maringes
This route in Maringes offers beautiful views of the Forez plain, the Bois Noirs, the Pilat and numerous villages (25 bell towers on a clear day). The route also offers 180° views of the village of Maringes and a beautiful panorama of the Brévenne valley. The route passes by a chapel built in the 17th century in honour of Saint-Roch for having stopped the diphtheria epidemic.
Saint Etienne - the Gouffre d'Enfer - the dams
An extraordinary route starting from the town, 95% on paths, surprising and so beautiful. No difficulty. Head towards Rochetaillé via a footpath, then the Gouffre d'Enfer with its via ferrata and climbing walls, and finally the two dams that supply Saint-Etienne with drinking water. 2½ hours at a leisurely pace with 2 water stops.
Around the woods and the Ondenon dam
This walk starts in the Ondenon valley and climbs twice to 900m, on both sides of the river.
It offers several panoramic views of the Ondaine valley, the city of Saint-Étienne and, in the distance, the Monts du Forez.
Tour of the Guizay plateau
Starting from the Croix du Guizay, this circuit in the Pilat Regional Nature Park offers some of the most beautiful views of Saint-Étienne. The belvedere allows you to take in the city's central street and enjoy a panoramic view of the entire urban area.