Circular panoramic on the heights of Saint-Jean-de-Muzols

A circular route between vineyards and forest offering a beautiful panoramic view of Saint-Jean-de-Muzols.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.69 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 187 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 187 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 319 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 129 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park of the "Espace Noël Passas" village hall, near the church.

(S/E) Go behind the village hall, follow Allée des Vignes, then Rue de la Rochette. At the end of this street, take Chemin de l'Echirol (the road that climbs in an S-shape).
Continue straight ahead on the dirt track, which climbs through the vineyards.

(1) Ignore the two paths on the left and continue straight ahead on the wooded path that descends. It overlooks a property with a swimming pool, then continues through the vineyards, offering a beautiful view of Saint-Jean-de-Muzols. Follow the path that climbs into the forest.

(2) At the top of the climb, in a clearing, our path is joined on the right by another path marked in yellow and white. Continue straight ahead and join the Gouye path (tarmac road). Continue straight ahead on the road for 250 metres.

(3) Take the path on the left that climbs through the vineyards, before the concrete electricity pole (marked in yellow and white): Gouye farm track. Follow this path, which offers another view of Saint-Jean-de-Muzols and the confluence of the Doux and Rhône rivers.

(4) When you reach the tree intersection, take the path on the right that descends into the vineyards and then into the undergrowth. Follow the path lined with low walls, below a house, then join the concrete forest road. When you reach the road, turn right, then immediately right again onto the path that runs alongside the vineyards. Join Chemin de Martinot, opposite the town hall. Descend to the left of the town hall and join the car park of the village hall (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 132 m - Village hall car park - Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Saint-Jean-de-Muzols)
  2. 1 : km 0.84 - alt. 193 m - Panoramic path north of Saint-Jean-de-Muzols
  3. 2 : km 1.46 - alt. 253 m - Junction with the yellow and white marked path.
  4. 3 : km 2.07 - alt. 315 m - Path on the left
  5. 4 : km 2.93 - alt. 209 m - Forest road, on the left
  6. S/E : km 3.69 - alt. 132 m - Village hall car park - Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Saint-Jean-de-Muzols)

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
3.7 / 5
banditxxx
banditxxx

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A gentle stroll: as it's a viewpoint, it goes up and down! But it's not difficult!
Beautiful views, no one else on the path. Please note that it is not possible to walk through the vineyards at the very end of the route; you must finish on the road

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User 26686841

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Ideal for introducing toddlers to walking.

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REYNAUD Chantal
REYNAUD Chantal

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

easy route with superb views

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Jackie
Jackie

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

An easy walk, but not signposted at all. It is difficult to find the start of the route, then try to follow it and use your common sense... for orientation.

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marie dina marsili
marie dina marsili

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

2 comments:
× At the start, it is not clear which direction to take. Perhaps you could specify... behind the village hall towards Vion.
× At the end, you say to turn right and then right again . There is a problem somewhere. When you reach the road, you have to turn left and follow the road... otherwise there is a problem.
Overall, the directions are very good, but the walk is not very interesting.

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Beboop
Beboop

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Easy and pleasant hike because there is no one around.

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yoyo 58
yoyo 58

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

In the written description, in chapter (4), two instructions need to be changed. It says: "When you reach the road, turn right, then immediately right onto the path that runs alongside the vineyards." However, it should say turn left, then immediately left.

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jnjoffin
jnjoffin

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The estimated duration of 1.5 hours is accurate.
A pleasant and easy walk. Done with (athletic) children without any problems.

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dougere
dougere

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy walk. Error in the description at point 4. It should read: "When you reach the road, turn left, not right. Then turn left onto the path, not right either.

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filipetcaty
filipetcaty

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant little walk with a lovely view of the Rhône

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joseph.deschamps
joseph.deschamps

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

This route is very well marked and poses no problems. The view of the Rhône Valley is magnificent, but I prefer to do it in the other direction.

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