Beaujeu (Rhône) walks

A beautiful circular route starting from Beaujeu that leads to the Croix de Rochefort, where the view is splendid.

The three châteaux in Quincié-en-Beaujolais are well worth a visit. What's more, you'll pass through a highly varied landscape of vineyards, forests and meadows. The three châteaux trail is very well signposted and offers 4 variants of varying lengths.

This is a lovely walk through woods and vineyards with some beautiful views. What's more, if you do this walk at the right time of day and in the right season, you may encounter a number of wild animals.

Circuit in the woods around the village of Karstic Cave. Beautiful forest paths with interesting views.

A beautiful walk in a peaceful and bucolic landscape with the source of Beaujolais wine: an original idea for this circuit.

This hike will take you from Chiroubles to the Chapel of the Madonna of Fleurie and then back to Chiroubles via the Col des Labourons.

17 km loop in the commune of Chiroubles. Alternating paths through the vineyards, meadows and woods. Magnificent views over the Saône plain and as far as Mont Blanc.

A short walk to get in shape through the Beaujolais vineyards.

11 km loop in the commune of Chiroubles. Alternating paths through the vineyards, meadows and woods. Magnificent views. Blue markings.

A beautiful circular route between shade and sun, with magnificent views of the Upper Beaujolais landscape.

A hike on the highest summit of the Rhône Department.

A short, easy and peaceful walk in the forest starting from Col de Crie.

Vauxrenard is one of the most beautiful sites in the Beaujolais region. The village clings to the edge of a natural amphitheatre, sloping towards Juliénas and the Saône valley. This hike offers a varied route through sloping vineyards, magnificent forests and panoramic views stretching as far as the Alps on a clear day.

This hike follows the Rouge d'Odenas trail. Through the vineyards, it leads to Mont Brouilly and its chapel overlooking the Saône valley, offering a beautiful panorama of the Beaujolais mountains, the Bresse, the Dombes and the Monts d'Or. The second climb leads to the Beaujolais moors and offers beautiful views of the green Beaujolais region and, on clear days, the Alps.

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.

Walk among the vineyards of the lower Beaujolais, the forests and the ridges above. Paths and trails marked in yellow with signs.

Climb up to the plateau of the Sainte-Marie farm, starting from the centre of the village of Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne and passing through the Trou du Loup. The hike returns to the starting point through the vineyards.

Circuit around Mont Saint-Rigaud (1,009 m), the highest point in the Rhône department. At the summit, there is a beautiful view from the belvedere, followed by a walk through the forest. The path follows the old railway line and crosses the Châtelard viaduct.

This hike will take you to the heights of the Beaujolais region, where you can admire the vineyards, the Saône valley and, in the distance, the Alps, weather permitting. It alternates between vineyards and forests, following the GR®76 for a while. The signposting is varied, so it is not described here.

This hike allows you to discover the upper Beaujolais region. The route is varied, passing through vineyards around the village and woods. It leads to the Rontécolon orientation table, the highest point of the route, and passes through the Col de la Sibérie, where there is a memorial to the martyrs of the Resistance.

A walk around the Pyramid, in the forest of the same name, with a magnificent view of the Saône valley at the highest point of the route.

A hike in Beaujolais through vineyards and forests, starting from Juliénas near Belleville. This hike can be shortened or lengthened (see description).