Around Malatrait

An easy walk from Janneyrias to Saugnieu, passing two pretty lakes and the famous site of the Battle of Anthon in 1430.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 12.98 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 00 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 90 m
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    Descent: - 94 m

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    Highest point: 281 m
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    Lowest point: 218 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park of Janneyrias Church.

(S/E) Head west, passing in front of the church. Take the road on the left and follow the green space with the pretty fence. Take the path on the left and continue straight ahead until the next crossroads.

(1). Continue straight ahead and you will see the old Saint-Ours Chapel on your right, which also serves as an aviation noise measurement point. Cross the small wood.

(2) Just as you come out, take the path on the left. Follow it to the crossroads, then take the path on the right, then a little further on, the one on the left. Continue straight ahead and pass under a power line.

(3) Pass a monument in memory of two pilots who died in 1945, then enter the hamlet of Saugnieu. Continue south, keeping to the right.

(4) Turn left onto Chemin de la Vendelière in front of the floral display. At the end of the street, turn left onto Chemin des Salines and continue to the crossroads.

(5) Turn left. Be careful, visibility on the street is poor due to a high wall. Follow the street to the small lake, which is a nice place to stop.

(6) Then take the road on the left. At the next crossroads, continue straight ahead. You will come to another charming lake with a small wooden bridge, which may also tempt you to stop.

(7) Take the path on the right, then immediately left. After the bend, turn left again and continue straight ahead until you reach a large farmhouse with stables.

(8) Turn right and take the second road on the left heading north. You are now following the route taken by Baron de Maubec's troops during the battle.
When you reach the road, north of the battle site, cross it, taking care to avoid traffic.

(9) Keep left and cross a bridge over the old railway line east of Lyon, then turn left and follow the tracks.
At the crossroads, continue to follow the tracks and do the same at the next crossroads.

(10) You will arrive at the junction with the D124, which you cross while continuing to follow the railway tracks. You will then pass the old Janneyrias station. Continue following the railway tracks. Cross a road, avoiding a small barrier on the right, and continue to follow the railway tracks.

(11) At the next junction, take the path on your left and follow it until you reach the Cremieu road (D517a), which you take on the left. Cross it at the pedestrian crossing and turn right at the traffic lights.
Then turn left to return to the church and your starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 240 m - Church car park
  2. 1 : km 0.88 - alt. 245 m - Straight ahead at the crossroads
  3. 2 : km 1.34 - alt. 247 m - Path on the left, at the edge of the woods
  4. 3 : km 2.88 - alt. 256 m - Monument
  5. 4 : km 3.27 - alt. 255 m - Floral decoration
  6. 5 : km 3.85 - alt. 260 m - Turn left with no visibility
  7. 6 : km 5.05 - alt. 218 m - Water feature with games
  8. 7 : km 7.18 - alt. 255 m - Lake with small bridge
  9. 8 : km 8.09 - alt. 249 m - Farm and view of the Battery
  10. 9 : km 9.31 - alt. 229 m - Monument to the Battle of Anthon
  11. 10 : km 10.97 - alt. 225 m - Old railway station
  12. 11 : km 11.85 - alt. 221 m - Abandon the tracks on the left
  13. S/E : km 12.98 - alt. 240 m - Church car park

Worth a visit

(8) On your left, you can see the Ferme de la Batterie, which marks the southern point of the great battle of Anthon in 1430. This battle saw the victory of the people of Lyon and the Dauphiné against the Orangists of Louis de Chalon.

(9) Here you can see the monument commemorating this illustrious battle, which kept the Dauphiné region in French hands despite the highly unfavourable odds of 3 to 1.

The Battle of Anthon

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 32 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
User 24817154

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It would be nice if we could easily add photos to the itinerary. It's possible because there are some, but how do you do it?

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jeannotbi
jeannotbi

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A short, easy walk with little of interest except for stretching your legs in the countryside (which is something, at least!). The break by the small lake is ideal for a picnic on a sunny day.

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th.reynaud
th.reynaud

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A pleasant hike in average weather.
Lots of places to picnic.
The last part of the hike (from the old station to the church) is uninteresting (just walking along the railway tracks and past a huge factory).
You can turn left to get back to your car; the church is a good landmark.

Best regards
Thierry

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jasseau
jasseau

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Enjoy your hike on flat terrain.
two lovely lakes to see.
Two interesting stops (aviator memorial and Battle of Anthon).
Best done in autumn.

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FBe69
FBe69
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Good idea for a walk. I admit I can't judge how reliable the description is, as I always rely on the GPX route so there are no surprises.
The route is very pleasant for a slightly overcast day in March. Some people mention the lack of shade, but in my case, it was welcome so I could enjoy the few rays of sunshine. Although it rained heavily, the paths are very passable; there are certainly large puddles in places, but it's not muddy at all.
We sometimes follow the road a little, but it's very limited and there's so little traffic that it's not a problem.
The first pond is fully equipped for children and adults, with benches and entertainment.
The second is more rural, with no roads nearby and fishermen. It's quiet and relaxing.
The end of the walk follows an old railway line through grass and lawns. Picturesque.
I just skipped the last bit of the walk to head straight back to the church, which is a good landmark (but with very little parking).
In any case, this is a short walk near Lyon where you quickly find yourself in a rural setting, despite a few planes in the distance, and can discover new horizons. It's still in a suburban environment, so it's not high in the mountains...

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erick62
erick62

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Easy, too many rocky or paved paths (too many roads), not enough wooded trails, very little shade

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blondine
blondine

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

I didn't follow this hike correctly because I printed it incorrectly and couldn't print the route, but
I ended up taking a different route.
However, it seems to me that there is too much tarmac on this route
Best regards

On Wednesday, I did this hike again and found it very average
Too much road, far too much tarmac
And not enough landmarks
Blondine

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morgensonne
morgensonne

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

I don't have any messages

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Fabrice0869
Fabrice0869
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy walk, completed today in 3½ hours without breaking a sweat. The two ponds are nice spots for a picnic. Be aware that there is little shade. For aviation enthusiasts, the airport is nearby, so you can see lots of planes landing and taking off.
We had a great time today, thank you for this route.

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Montevideo
Montevideo

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nothing to complain about in terms of the explanations. Precise and concise, excellent!
The time allowed for the walk is perhaps a little generous...

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masdelaraz38
masdelaraz38
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk for the whole family, close to St Exupery Airport (..)
No major difficulties, little elevation gain. The route is on trails and a few sections of asphalt, but these are reasonable (and not very busy). The signs are accurate. Be careful along the railway line, which is covered by vegetation in places and could cause you to fall if you're not paying attention.
Some lovely views of the Bugey and, in the distance, Mont Blanc. Very easy to park in the village church square. Bring something to drink as there are no drinking fountains along the route.
Thanks to the author for this enjoyable escape.

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lerouveau
lerouveau

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike for all ages.

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Randonnée3
Randonnée3

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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ricou69
ricou69

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

very difficult to follow the directions, which didn't match the map (the numbers didn't correspond at all) and more information would have been useful at times. Otherwise, a pleasant hike with no difficulties. Thank you

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PASCANNIE
PASCANNIE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The outward journey is generally more interesting than the return journey, especially after the second lake. However, the monument to the Battle of Anthon is a pleasant surprise.

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