Circular beach loop around the Lignon

A short walk of about an hour, suitable for families, solo walkers or groups. You’ll follow the Lignon river and pass through woods and fields, all along a path. A short but beautiful mini-hike!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.17 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 55 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 52 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 984 m
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    Lowest point: 930 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the unpaved car park at Chambon-sur-Lignon beach, which is freely accessible.
Please note: this car park is not recommended for motorhomes. You can park further up the road or in the Intermarché car park and walk to the start of the route.

(S/E) Set off to the right of the car park, ignoring the bridge, and take the path that runs alongside the Lignon. Further on, start the short climb through the woods which takes you onto the Chemin de Tata Zoé.

(1) Continue to the left and cross a field, keeping well to the left and staying on the path. You’ll come out onto Rue de la Grande Fontaine; continue along it to the bridge.

(2) Cross the bridge and take the Chemin des Sautières. Ignore the road on the left and continue to the three-way junction at the Vellavi Lodge.

(3) Keep left, taking the dead-end track. Once at the end, continue along Chemin du Bois Jean, which leads into the woods. Follow the main path, cross a field and reach a junction.

(4) Turn left onto Chemin des Chatoux and emerge at the top of Chambon-sur-Lignon beach: a lovely little viewpoint. Then, finish the walk by crossing the bridge and returning to the starting point at the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 939 m - Beach car park. Walk along the - Lignon du Velay (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 0.47 - alt. 951 m - Tata Zoé’s Path
  3. 2 : km 1.14 - alt. 930 m - Bridge
  4. 3 : km 1.43 - alt. 952 m - Three-way junction, to the left
  5. 4 : km 2.37 - alt. 984 m - Chemin des Chatoux
  6. S/E : km 3.16 - alt. 939 m - Beach car park

Notes

Note for walkers accompanied by their pets: the Chambon-sur-Lignon beach does not allow dogs, and it is advisable to keep your dog on a lead during the walk.

Worth a visit

Enjoy a picnic and/or a swim at the natural beach at Chambon-sur-Lignon at the start or end of the walk!

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
gerlandais
gerlandais

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

very nice and not too difficult, with some lovely views

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MAR13
MAR13

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A lovely little circuit with no difficulties.

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Marcopaulo
Marcopaulo

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

An easy walk through a snow-covered landscape, in a very pretty setting.

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michem
michem

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

a short family walk.

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philippedenimes30
philippedenimes30

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Short but interesting

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