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Chapelle Saint Clair walks
Aqueduct, view of the Alps and Madone from Yzeron
Visorando Member
6.52 mi
+883 ft
-879 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Yzeron (Rhône)
A beautiful circular walk starting from the village of Yzeron, alternating between forest paths and clear views of Lyon and the Alps. In good weather, there is an exceptional view of the Alps: you can easily recognise Mont Blanc, the Belledonne massif, the Chartreuse, the Vercors and even (for those in the know) the Meije!
Part of the route follows the old (buried) aqueduct of Yzeron, which supplied Lyon with water in Gallo-Roman times (there are very informative signs along the route).
La Garine
6.10 mi
+846 ft
-817 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Courzieu (Rhône)
A lovely walk starting from the Col de Malval, offering views of both sides of the Monts du Lyonnais, the Brévenne side and the Lyonnais basin, with the added bonus of views of the Matin mountains to the west and the Alps to the east when the weather is clear. Physically demanding climb between km 3 and 6.
In the Monts du Lyonnais, starting from Yzeron
9.84 mi
+1,601 ft
-1,608 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Yzeron (Rhône)
Walk in the Monts du Lyonnais with superb views of the Brévenne and Rhône valleys and the Alps in the distance.
La Madone - Croix de Pars
6.60 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,145 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Yzeron (Rhône)
Half-day hike with very varied landscapes. Variations are possible to shorten the route.
White Strawberry Route in Courzieu
5.94 mi
+1,496 ft
-1,496 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Courzieu (Rhône)
The Fraise Blanche route is a good introduction to the topography of Courzieu. You will reach the Col de la Croix de Pars from the hamlet of Sottizon and, after a pleasant stretch along the ridges, you will descend back to the village via the hamlet of Lafont.
Circular route from Thurins via the Col de Malval and Yzeron
18.11 mi
+3,323 ft
-3,323 ft
11h 15
Difficult
Departure from Thurins (Rhône)
This long but lovely walk takes you through the hills and valleys of the Monts du Lyonnais, passing through woods and meadows. It goes via Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux, the Col de la Croix de Malval, the woods of Courzieux, the ruins of the Chapelle Saint-Clair, the imposing statue of the Madonna, Yzeron, the Bois de la Vourne and the Croix des Barons.