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The Brévenne Aqueduct from Duerne
This beautiful circular route from Duerne takes you along well-marked paths and tracks, often shaded, to discover the varied landscapes of this little-known part of the Monts du Lyonnais.
A small stele by the side of the road commemorates the sacrifice of the American pilots who crashed there in 1944.
At the end of the route, before heading back up towards Duerne, you can discover the astonishing remains of the Roman Aqueduct on the Brévenne.
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.
The Rochefort to Rontalon loop
A beautiful circular walk through the varied and undulating landscapes of this part of the Monts du Lyonnais, taking you through the pretty, shady valley of the Bâtie stream and along the Rontalon botanical trail. The route follows an old railroad track from the early twentieth century, before climbing up through a Mediterranean style forest and past some market gardens. End by visiting the medieval village of Rochefort where you can visit the remains of the keep and the chapel.
From Lac du Ronzey to Crêt du Py Froid, via the Garon Dam
Starting from the pleasant shores of Lac de Ronzey, this hike takes you to its highest point, Crêt du Py Froid, passing by a dolmen and the Châteauvieux chapel. Finally, your steps will lead you to the dam on the Garon. Magnificent panoramic views of the Mont du Lyonnais and the city of Lyon will accompany you throughout your journey.
In the Monts du Lyonnais, starting from Yzeron
Walk in the Monts du Lyonnais with superb views of the Brévenne and Rhône valleys and the Alps in the distance.
Forests and meadows around Yzeron
This circuit of around ten kilometres will take you to the heights of Yzeron, along fairly unfrequented and sometimes unmarked paths and trails.
Enjoy peace and greenery in the forests and meadows.
The Circuit around Py Froid
A very nice circuit around the Monts du Lyonnais to explore the climbing area at Py Froid.
Izeron circular via Saint-Laurent de Vaux
A very pleasant hike in the Monts du Lyonnais. You will enjoy magnificent panoramic views throughout the route.
Aqueduct, view of the Alps and Madone from Yzeron
A beautiful circular walk starting from the village of Yzeron, alternating between forest paths and clear views of Lyon and the Alps. In good weather, there is an exceptional view of the Alps: you can easily recognise Mont Blanc, the Belledonne massif, the Chartreuse, the Vercors and even (for those in the know) the Meije!
Part of the route follows the old (buried) aqueduct of Yzeron, which supplied Lyon with water in Gallo-Roman times (there are very informative signs along the route).
Circular from Yzeron via La Croix de Pars, Col de Malval and Les Rivoires.
This beautiful circular walk takes place in the wooded hills north of Yzeron. From the village of Yzeron, the fully signposted route passes by Lac du Ronzey and, after crossing a few valleys, reaches Croix de Pars, then the ruins of the old Chapelle Saint-Clair. After a long stretch through the woods, it reaches the Col de Malval, goes around the Crêt Chevreau and descends to the hamlet of Soupat. At the Crêt de Piraluron, it continues towards La Goutte Chérine, Les Esselards, Le Trossin and La Roche, from where it reaches the Crêt de la Madone before descending to Yzeron.
Yzeron - Lakes and ridges
Loop trail starting from Yzeron, through varied landscapes. The trail passes around the small dam lake at the foot of Yzeron and then, at the end of the hike, along the Lac d'Yzeron, whose new facilities were inaugurated on 19/07/14.
Monts du Lyonnais. Circular from Courzieu to Yzeron via Crêt de la Madonne
Meadows, orchards and woods follow one another on the hillsides where, from late spring to early summer, raspberries, strawberries, cherry blossoms and other red fruits flourish. The contrasting plots of land create a very varied and pleasant landscape, including wooded areas of oak, chestnut and hornbeam coppices. Exceptional panoramic views of the Tarare mountains (particularly from the "Lafont" orientation table), Lyon and the Ain plain. Virtually no tarmac. Pure bliss!
Strawberries and cherries in Courzieu
A beautiful circular walk starting from the village of Courzieu, ideal for an afternoon in the countryside!
You will walk through the village's crops, cherry orchards and strawberry fields.
Beautiful views of the Brévenne valley and the Beaujolais mountains in the distance.
Courzieu la Brevenne
Superb views along this route: Brevenne, Pilat, Lyon.
On the plateaus above Sainte-Catherine-sur-Riverie
Long hike starting from Sainte-Catherine, which passes by the summit of the Monts du Lyonnais, the Crêt Malherbe at 946m.
The Châtelard ridges from Sainte-Catherine
This hike, which is not difficult on the paths, offers beautiful views of Pilat and the Alps.
Le Chatelard via the Saint-Apollinaire Chapel
A lovely walk with some beautiful views of the Gier valley. Our canine friends will find little shade, no paved roads, no river for water, but in season there is a tap at the Saint-Apollinaire chapel.