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Anthon walks
The Battle of Anthon Trail
Association / Club / Walk leader
11.49 mi
+479 ft
-463 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Anthon (Isère)
The hike starts from the pretty village of Anthon (from where the Prince of Orange's army set off with Louis le Chalon's troops), passing through the Bois des Franchises and then the site of the battle: Les Férouillères, La Ferme de la Batterie, Les Burlanchères and then on to the ruins of Château de Malatrait.
Continue to the Ferme des Franchises, a place called Le Cheval Mort (where dead horses were buried), then take a short detour via the Étang des Portions and return by the same route.
The confluence of the Rhône and Ain rivers at Anthon
Visorando Member4.42 mi
+98 ft
-135 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Chavanoz (Isère)
This is a short, easy loop that allows you to discover the panorama at the confluence of the Rhône and Ain rivers, the picturesque village of Anthon and its surroundings, including the banks of the Rhône and the beautiful town hall of Chavanoz.
The Bois des Franchises between Chavanoz and Villette-d'Anthon
5.26 mi
+135 ft
-131 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Anthon (Isère)
A section of this very pleasant woodland stretches almost from Pont-de-Chéruy to Villette-d'Anthon.
Circulars around Saint-Romain-de-Jalionas
4.07 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Romain-de-Jalionas (Isère)
This short route will take you to the archaeological site of Villa du Vernai, along a gravel pit that has been transformed into a small lake, and to the Étang du Peillard.
Around Malatrait
8.07 mi
+295 ft
-308 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Janneyrias (Isère)
An easy walk from Janneyrias to Saugnieu, passing two pretty lakes and the famous site of the Battle of Anthon in 1430.
Chapelle de Leyrieu
5.18 mi
+728 ft
-741 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Leyrieu (Isère)
This shaded trail leads to the top of the cliff at the Leyrieu Chapel and offers superb views of the Lyon plains and the Pilat massif. On a clear day, you can see the Alps and the Vercors massif.
Plateau des Aviateurs from Vernas
7.15 mi
+902 ft
-902 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vernas (Isère)
This is a very pleasant circular walk starting from the pretty village of Vernas, which takes you along attractive paths and trails, often shaded by trees, to the Plateau des Aviateurs, where a military aircraft crashed in 1944 and another in 1969. A small chapel, commemorative plaques and a sign commemorate these events. Wide panoramic views of the Rhône plains and the Alps in the distance can be enjoyed throughout the walk.
Circular route from the Larina plateau to Vernas
5.87 mi
+922 ft
-912 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Vernas (Isère)
A circular route around the charming village of Vernas and across the Larina plateau. The viewpoint at the archaeological site offers magnificent views of the Jura, the Monts du Lyonnais and the Rhône plain. Further south on the plateau, on a clear day, you can see the Pilat and the Alps. A walk amidst the traces of human history from antiquity to the modern world.
North of Crémieu - From the Larina plateau to the Chapelle des Aviateurs in Leyrieu
9.02 mi
+1,424 ft
-1,424 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vernas (Isère)
From medieval Vernas to ancient Larina and back via the limestone plateau to the Chapelle des Aviateurs (a memorial to two plane crashes), return to the Middle Ages via the fishpond at the Château Delphinal de Vernas.
Loop between Crémieu and Dizimieu
7.99 mi
+866 ft
-863 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Crémieu (Isère)
A route with changing landscapes between the Lyon plain and the Alps, shaded in summer with glimpses of the Alps.
Stroll through the medieval town of Crémieu
3.58 mi
+331 ft
-325 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Crémieu (Isère)
This circuit offers a glimpse of the medieval town of Crémieu.
Villemoirieu Tower
8.09 mi
+604 ft
-610 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Villemoirieu (Isère)
We will tour the hamlets of this unusual commune, where the town hall, school, church, cemetery and village hall are located outside the residential areas. We will discover several châteaux, a bread oven and panoramic views of the Ain plain.
Saint-Hippolyte via the Gorges de la Fusa
3.30 mi
+266 ft
-266 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Crémieu (Isère)
Explore Saint-Hippolyte by following the Ruisseau de Vaud through the Gorges de la Fusa, whilst discovering Fontaine Martine and the Resistance’s clandestine printing press.
Circular route starting from Villemoirieu
8.64 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,063 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Villemoirieu (Isère)
Circular route with both covered and open sections, views of the beautiful Manoir de Mallin, views of Lake Moras, views of the Alps, passing through hamlets with old stone houses, and a spring hidden in a cave.
Circular around Bressolles from Lac Neyton
9.82 mi
+535 ft
-541 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Dagneux (Ain)
Most of the walk is on paths through the woods or along farm tracks. There are a few short sections on country roads.
For those who want to diversify their activities, there is the option of a day's fishing at Lac Neyton.
Along the Cottey from Lac Neyton
5.34 mi
+341 ft
-344 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Dagneux (Ain)
Family walk above Montluel, along the Cotey stream, between woods and farmland.
Between Poizieu and Moras
8.88 mi
+942 ft
-942 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chozeau (Isère)
This circuit will take you to Lac de Moras and, on a clear day, there is a superb view of the Alps and the lake from the Moras cemetery.
Loop around Chozeau
6.49 mi
+614 ft
-630 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chozeau (Isère)
This pleasant little walk will allow you to enjoy a mix of woods, meadows and crops. It will also enrich your photo album, as you can capture the wildlife on the Varnieu pond, located on this route, and the original architecture of Bourcieu Castle.
Through the woods of Perrier and Fontenaille
5.13 mi
+633 ft
-610 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Dizimieu (Isère)
This is a pleasant hike that can also be done in hot weather as 90% of the route is in the shade of the woods.
Route des enfants à Sainte-Julie
3.39 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Julie (Ain)
This route forms part of a network of marked walking trails in the commune of Sainte-Julie, linking the village centre with the various hamlets.
The municipality aims to gradually map, signpost and maintain these routes to make walking in the area easier.
