Loop starting from Croix Régis

This is a hike through the woods in the Pilat massif, best done in dry weather and avoided in strong winds as most of the route is in the woods with few paved roads.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.96 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 05 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 339 m
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    Descent: - 337 m

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    Highest point: 561 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 357 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the Croix Régis car park on the edge of the D 502.

(S/E) Cross the road and turn left onto Chemin du Pet de Loup. Continue until you reach a crossroads by the houses. Keep right to reach another crossroads.

(1) Keep to the right-hand path that winds through the woods. Continue until you reach the edge of the woods.

(2) Continue straight ahead on the red brick and stone path. Pass the Pré du Loup. Continue left on the paved road to the Col du Bourrin.
Enter the woods again and continue along the path until you reach another fork.

(3) Turn left and follow the path to the Ruisseau du Morin.

(4) Cross it, climb up opposite and continue to the next stream. Cross it, then turn right and continue to the D59.

(5) Follow it on the left. Quickly turn right onto Chemin des Cumines and follow it for a few metres. Continue straight ahead to enter and exit the forest. Cross a field at the edge of the forest to return to the edge of the woods.

(6) Enter the woods opposite, cross the Grandes Moussières housing estate. Join the D103E. Make a first turn right then left here to take the Route du Moulin. Continue along this road for a few metres until you reach a new four-way intersection.

(7) Take the path on the left and enter another wood. After a 90° left turn, you will reach a small stream.

(8) Cross the bridge and continue to thesecond small bridge. Cross this bridge as well and continue along the private road, which is accessible to all. Follow it to Tuillères d'en haut.
At the hairpin bend, follow the Route de la Grimpillée to the left. Make a loop to the right to rejoin the Route de la Croix Régis. Follow it for a few metres to the right. You will come to a crossroads.

(9) Turn left onto the path to rejoin the original crossroads further on.

(1) Turn right and follow the same route you took on the way there to return to the Croix Régis car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 502 m - Croix Régis car park
  2. 1 : km 0.6 - alt. 558 m - Crossroads at the end of the loop
  3. 2 : km 1.37 - alt. 520 m - Edge of the woods
  4. 3 : km 2.83 - alt. 445 m - Wooden crossroads
  5. 4 : km 3.78 - alt. 358 m - Small stream
  6. 5 : km 4.78 - alt. 412 m - D59
  7. 6 : km 6.41 - alt. 453 m - Edge of the woods
  8. 7 : km 7.34 - alt. 431 m - Route du Moulin
  9. 8 : km 8.32 - alt. 372 m - Small bridge
  10. 9 : km 9.86 - alt. 468 m - Route de la Croix Régis
  11. S/E : km 10.96 - alt. 502 m - Croix Régis car park

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 22 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Estel77
Estel77

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route. Most of the route is shaded, which is appreciated in hot weather. There is a bit of tarmac, but it's not too much. I did it in 3 hours. No particular difficulties

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Ticuna
Ticuna

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pretty hike with varied landscapes. Allow a little extra time to stop in the woods or by the stream. We got a bit lost but eventually found our way.

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perrierjeanluc01
perrierjeanluc01

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

nice route

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JeanCoe
JeanCoe

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We had difficulty finding our way, especially between stages 3 and 5, where the route was unclear. But it's a shame, because the route and the vegetation are magnificent.

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cathyferrer
cathyferrer

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful views at the start of the route. Winter is coming to an end, but spring is still nowhere to be seen.
Motorised vehicles have left the trails very muddy and damaged the fords.
We made a detour via Echalas, which has some interesting buildings, but then the cross-country ride through the fields was a complete waste of time until we returned to Croix Régis.

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TineDo
TineDo
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike with beautiful 360° panoramic views (in clear weather).
Well shaded on good paths through varied vegetation that is never monotonous. Best done in dry weather as the paths are quite rough with lots of ruts and muddy sections after rain.
two pretty little stone bridges over the river, which was unfortunately dry.
Quite physically demanding due to numerous climbs and descents, some of which are steep, especially the last steep climb at the end of the trail! Fortunately, there is a picnic table and two deckchairs waiting for us near the car park

Please note that the Viso app is very useful, if not essential, for checking that you are on the right track.
Best done in dry, clear weather.
It took us 4 hours, enjoying the scenery.
A hike to recommend.

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ALLRANDOF
ALLRANDOF

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful and enjoyable hike. Beautiful views of the Monts du Lyonnais and Pilat; we saw the Alps.
A few muddy sections.
Thanks for this hike.

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grandmanitou
grandmanitou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent route, mostly through woods.
Very beautiful forest paths and stunning views alternating between Lyon and Pilat.
Highly recommended.

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hiker38
hiker38

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The route was followed without any problems using the VisoRando app.
At point 4, there were numerous muddy puddles with wild boar tracks, which seem to enjoy this area.
At point 5, in the hamlet of Cumines, there are some pretty chalets in a superb location on the Crêt de Moussières.
At point 8, two wide valleys are spanned by two stone arch bridges.
A beautiful walk to do again when the broom is in bloom.

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bernadetteborel
bernadetteborel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike. We were a little unsure at some of the junctions. Good paths, not much tarmac and few people. Beautiful views of Pilat and the Mts du Lyonnais, but it was too foggy to see the Alps. An easy and enjoyable hike.

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RitonRandonneur
RitonRandonneur

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk that took 3 hours and 45 minutes, ideal for getting back into it after the holidays, as we did it in early January. Thank you to the author

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JCD38200
JCD38200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Sympathetic circuit

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RCT69
RCT69

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Please be aware, as mentioned above, that there are dogs in the area. I came across someone who had been attacked by a dog. If you have a dog, it is best to take the road, but if you don't have a dog, you should be fine.

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manuel.fonseca
manuel.fonseca

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice hike, quite a bit of undergrowth. We weren't lucky with the weather: sunny but with a freezing wind.
Panoramic viewpoints offering beautiful landscapes.

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BORDE Jean Marc
BORDE Jean Marc

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A very beautiful hike
We were a little unsure at some of the junctions, but overall it was great. We'll be back soon. The 360-degree views of the Alps, the Pilat Natural Park and the Monts du Lyonnais are a real treat.
A short hike that we'll happily take our friends on

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