Circulars around Saint-Romain-de-Jalionas

This short route will take you to the archaeological site of Villa du Vernai, along a gravel pit that has been transformed into a small lake, and to the Étang du Peillard.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.07 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 98 ft
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    Descent: - 98 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 722 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 627 ft

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Description of the walk

Depart from the small car park at the Villa du Vernay archaeological site, Rue de l'Église. It is also marked as a hunting car park.

(S/E) Enter the archaeological site and cross it following the path. Exit on the other side of the site. Turn left onto the road. Pass the Col des Vignes and arrive at the crossroads on the Chemin des Vignes at elevation 213.

(1) Take the path on the right and follow it to a private property. Take the path authorised for walkers without motorised vehicles. Please respect this instruction. At the exit of the property, leave the path on the right and continue to the D65b.

(2) Cross (with caution) and follow thePR® (yellow) markings to the right for 100 metres. Take the path on the left, following the PR®. Walk along an old gravel pit, now transformed into a small lake. You will reach the "la Gravière" signpost.

(3) Turn left towards Moulin du Peillard. After 100 metres, turn right onto the yellow-marked path and follow it to the "Le Moulin du Peillard" signpost.

(4) Continue on the left towards Saint-Romain-de-Jalionas. At Étang du Peillard, turn right and follow thePR® straight ahead to the D65b.

(5) Leave thePR® on your right and turn left. Cross at the pedestrian crossing and take the Chemin des Vignes.
At the crossroads, continue straight ahead on Chemin des Vignes and rejoin thePR® (yellow markings).

(1) Take the path on the right and follow it to Rue des Épinettes.

(6) Turn left and walk along the campsite. Join Rue de l'Église (signposted "Les Épinettes").

(7) Turn right and follow the street to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 659 ft - Villa du Vernai archaeological site
  2. 1 : mi 0.56 - alt. 702 ft - Cote 213 near Col des Vignes
  3. 2 : mi 1.49 - alt. 656 ft - Junction with the D65b
  4. 3 : mi 1.95 - alt. 659 ft - La Graviere signpost
  5. 4 : mi 2.41 - alt. 636 ft - Moulin du Peillard signpost
  6. 5 : mi 3.06 - alt. 663 ft - Opposite the fountain
  7. 6 : mi 3.74 - alt. 663 ft - Towards the campsite Rue des Épinettes
  8. 7 : mi 3.9 - alt. 666 ft - Rue de l'Église
  9. S/E : mi 4.07 - alt. 659 ft - Villa du Vernai archaeological site

Notes

Between (1) and (2), follow the instructions for crossing private property. Path authorised for walkers without motorised vehicles.

Worth a visit

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 21 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
liliane.clarens
liliane.clarens

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant start by crossing the archaeological site, continuing on to discover the hamlet of Le Peillard and its history of mills.
We catch sight of numerous horses on a vast field facing the Rhône, low stone walls of residences, and occasionally large slate tiles lining the path.
Thanks to the author for this varied route.

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Sud 8
Sud 8

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike starting from an archaeological site worth exploring, then continuing through the countryside to a large equestrian centre with views of the Rhône, passing through a few typical hamlets. A lovely walk.

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GRGR
GRGR

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

NICE HIKE. VERY WELL MARKED IN THE WOODS. THANK YOU.

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Cathi
Cathi

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Please note that there is a private road in the description leading to the castle, but you can easily bypass it by turning left into the woods and then walking along a field to rejoin the route.
An easy hike for a winter afternoon when the days are short.
Thank you

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Randoanim
Randoanim

Overall rating : 3 / 5

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

A disastrous hike with no markings!!! A barrier blocking the road with a sign saying "private property" and therefore no trespassing (at point 1).

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Dom and co
Dom and co

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The hike is pleasant, with sections passing close to the horses at the riding centre, and can be done in any season.
The car park at the archaeological site is closed, so I parked next to the cemetery and started the hike directly on the road without crossing the archaeological site. At point (1), I had no trouble crossing the private property. At point (7), you have to turn left (not right as indicated) after the campsite to return to the archaeological site and the cemetery.

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Kryss
Kryss

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The hike as a whole is pleasant. However, there is indeed a problem on the first part, which forces us to cross private property because the path mentioned in the description does not exist or no longer exists. It's a shame because the rest is nice (although you need to be careful on the roadside twice). The section of the trail that runs alongside the equestrian centres is really nice.

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sdi-adamo
sdi-adamo

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Information that is not always reliable or up to date.
Possible sources of error, which was the case for us, e.g. passing through private property.
Copy to be reviewed!

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Lili@
Lili@

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A very nice little family outing!

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Yeti Family
Yeti Family

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A parish-specific to Brittany short route to do with the family. No particular difficulties. Beautiful scenery with a touch of culture.
Worth doing

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Fanfoué69
Fanfoué69

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The main attraction of this route is the visit to the archaeological site of the Roman villa, and to a lesser extent the mill site. Otherwise, the noise from the heavy traffic on the road, which you cross twice, spoils the walk a little.

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CourtesPattes
CourtesPattes

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 12, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant route with a little bit of road (not busy) and some beautiful paths. I did this walk with two children aged 5 and 8 without any problems. There isn't much shade along the route, so be careful in hot weather. We went in the cool of the morning... Thank you for the route and its absolutely perfect description!

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François. M
François. M

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

a village full of hidden treasures, a route that is also very suitable for cycling, but best avoided on foot in hot weather.

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stuch
stuch

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

The first part of the route is pleasant, with a beautiful old mill or tower near the castle.
After the first part, you walk through a residential area. (Visiting the church is a bonus if it happens to be open, which we were lucky enough to do).

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SANVERT
SANVERT

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing

We found this walk disappointing. You imagine you're walking along the Rhône via the Viarhôna, but you can barely see the Rhône and the distance covered on this section is very short.
The estimated time is 1 hour 55 minutes, but we took 1 hour 15 minutes, walking at a normal pace (adults).
The route is very precise and the starting point is easy to find. Discovering the archaeological site is a bonus.

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