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Chavanay walks
From Chavanay to Malleval
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9.20 mi
+1,371 ft
-1,388 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chavanay (Loire)
Walk through the orchards of Chavanay. Best done in April when the fruit trees are in bloom. As a bonus, you'll see the charming village of Malleval and the Epervier valley.
Please note: read carefully at marker No. 8
Chavanay - Bourg-Argental
14.77 mi
+2,707 ft
-1,558 ft
9h 10
Difficult
Departure from Chavanay (Loire)
Eleventh stage of the Way of St James. This stage is the first in the Massif Central and crosses the Pilat Regional Nature Park. In the foothills of the Rhône Valley, it allows you to gain some altitude.
Along the Rhône in Chavanay
4.20 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Chavanay (Loire)
A stroll to enjoy the fresh air along the banks of the Rhône. There is no elevation gain; the path runs alongside the Viarhôna, the cycle route from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean, before returning inland. The banks of the Rhône at this point are densely vegetated. It is a peaceful, easy walk.
Circular between La Ribaudy and Pélussin
7.07 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,155 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chavanay (Loire)
The route of this hike will take you from the hamlet of La Ribaudy to the village of Pélussin. Sometimes along wooded paths, sometimes across fields, you will reach the valley of the Rivière du Régrillon. You will cross the Pélussin Viaduct, the former Tacot railway line.
Bessey and its mysteries
5.48 mi
+469 ft
-440 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Bessey (Loire)
An easy route to discover some of the attractions of the commune of Bessey in the Pilat Regional Nature Park.
Circulars through vineyards and orchards starting from Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf
8.78 mi
+945 ft
-938 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf (Loire)
A gentle hike on the slopes of the Pilat massif. You will pass through orchards and vineyards with views of the Rhône and the foothills of the Vercors.
From the village of Malleval to the village of Roisey
8.81 mi
+1,066 ft
-1,053 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Malleval (Loire)
An easy walk between the village of Roisey and Malleval. At the start of the walk, you can see the Cascade du Saut de Lorette when there is water in winter and, on the way back, before reaching Malleval, you will pass through woodland along the Ruisseau de l’Épervier, which will provide a pleasant coolness if you are doing this walk in summer.
⚠️Access along the Ruisseau de l’Épervier is prohibited from the hamlet of Le Pont Jacquet (9) by municipal order following rockfalls caused by heavy flooding. Reported on 31 July 2025.
Malleval and the Rhône hillsides
3.38 mi
+719 ft
-689 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Malleval (Loire)
This short walk will allow you to enjoy the beautiful medieval village of Malleval (in the golden light of early morning if you set off at sunrise, which is recommended) before venturing into the wine-growing hillsides.
The distance is moderate, but expect some elevation gain (a fairly steep descent followed by a climb) during the first half of the route, as you make your way down to Saint-Pierre-de-Boeuf from the top of the hills, before climbing back up through the vineyards.
The medieval village of Malleval and the diversity of its surroundings
4.59 mi
+965 ft
-965 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Malleval (Loire)
Start by exploring a botanical cactus trail, then climb up to the cemetery and enjoy the view.
Follow the cool Épervier stream upstream.
Discover wooded paths followed by sunny trails with superb 360° views, then descend through the vineyards.
Finish by discovering the Saut de Laurette.
Return via the old village (church, salt storehouse, former commandery) and the trails.
Around Chezenas
10.48 mi
+1,253 ft
-1,247 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf (Loire)
A walk starting from Saint-Pierre-de-Boeuf that takes you past vineyards and orchards on the hills around Chezenas.
The Dentillon hut from Pelussin
7.32 mi
+2,018 ft
-2,024 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Pélussin (Loire)
This walk starts from Pelussin (in the heart of Pilat) and involves a slight climb (just under 600 m) to keep you in shape, which rises continuously. You will arrive at the Dentillon hut, with its arboretum and orientation table. You can then continue on to the 3 dents, which will add another 45 minutes and 250m of elevation gain.
Historic Pélussin and the Scie valley
6.42 mi
+1,211 ft
-1,204 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Pélussin (Loire)
This easy walk allows you to stroll around the beautiful village of Pélussin before plunging into the wooded valley of the Scie stream.It partly follows the Priel trail (Pelussin 1, yellow/white markings).
The northern balconies of Pélussin
5.30 mi
+623 ft
-607 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Pélussin (Loire)
This short hike is an opportunity to discover the valleys north of the commune of Pélussin, while enjoying numerous views of this beautiful little village (two churches and a castle!), stretching along a ridge that slopes gently down towards the Rhône valley.
You can also enjoy beautiful views of the Pilat peaks (Les Trois Dents, Le Crêt de l'Oeillon).
The Chemin du Tacot to the east of Pélussin
9.15 mi
+1,647 ft
-1,650 ft
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Pélussin (Loire)
At the start and end of the route, this circuit follows the Tacot, a local railway line that connected the two sides of the Pilat Massif, the Loire and the Rhône, until 1930. Magnificent views of the Pilat Massif, but above all of the Rhône Valley and the Alps, with Mont Blanc visible on the left when the sky is clear. Most of the circuit is in the forest.
On the heights of Condrieu, starting from Vérin
8.25 mi
+1,033 ft
-1,030 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Loire
An easy walk in the countryside on the heights around Condrieu. This hike offers beautiful views of the Rhône valley and the Pilat mountains.
Between the plateau and the valley at the start of Les Roches-de-Condrieu
5.45 mi
+791 ft
-771 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Clair-du-Rhône (Isère)
A very pretty little tour that allows you to discover the Rhône Valley and Pilat from a slightly different perspective than usual.
The hike is very accessible, even in bad weather. A good part of it is on tarmac roads.
Les Roches Saint-Prim Pré Margot
5.08 mi
+778 ft
-751 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Les Roches-de-Condrieu (Isère)
Easy route: Saint-Clair-les-Roches, the village of Saint-Prim, Pré Margot, Les Roches de Condrieu.
Tour of Mont Ministre and Mont Monnet
10.10 mi
+1,785 ft
-1,808 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chuyer (Loire)
The hike combines the Odouard and Jean-Jacques Rousseau trails, starting from Chuyer. The first part, to the south-east, on the Odouard trail, offers beautiful views of the Rhône valley. At the Col de Grenouze, the small loop takes you up to Mont Monnet: orientation table, beautiful view in good weather over the valley, the Vercors and the Alps (Mont Blanc). Forest paths then follow the Jean-Jacques Rousseau trail to the Col de Pavezin, and return via the Odouard trail.
Over ridges and crosses in the Pilat Mountains
14.55 mi
+3,258 ft
-3,245 ft
9h 30
Difficult
Departure from Chuyer (Loire)
Discover some of the crests and passes, often marked with a cross, on this part of the eastern slope of the Pilat Massif. This large circular route passes through Crêt de Quatregrains, Crêt de Montivert, Croix de Monvieux, Croix du Mazet, Croix du Cerisier, Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez, and Crêt de Baronnette.Route change between (3) and (4). See the notices at the bottom of this page.
Margarat Plateau, Roisey Forest
6.10 mi
+1,319 ft
-1,332 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Roisey (Loire)
A lovely walk through the forest on the hills above Roisey, suitable for all seasons. A slight climb to enjoy some beautiful views. After the Margarat plateau, the route crosses the northern slope of Pélussin whilst remaining within the municipality of Roisey.
Short walk starting from Chuyer
4.73 mi
+459 ft
-486 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Chuyer (Loire)
A pleasant, easy walk starting from Chuyer cemetery. Panoramic views of Mont Blanc and the Vercors. Lovely views of Mont Pilat. Very rural paths.
The Maclas hills
8.33 mi
+1,453 ft
-1,421 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Maclas (Loire)
A route between hills and foothills, between forests and orchards.
Some sections are on roads, which are unavoidable but not very busy.
From Col de Pavezin to Col de Grenouze via Mont Ministre
5.36 mi
+886 ft
-879 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chuyer (Loire)
Hike through the forest from one pass to another via Mont Ministre, alternating between panoramic views of the Pilat massif and the Rhône valley. Along the way, there are a few remarkable sites: Grotte des Fées (Fairy Cave) and the Old Chapel.
There are places to eat at both passes, or you can stop for a picnic at Col de Grenouze.
Take care on the descent from the forest track to the Vieille Chapelle: it is a narrow, fairly steep path that can be slippery in wet weather.
Circulars in the Pilat from the Col du Pavezin
11.42 mi
+1,663 ft
-1,660 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Chuyer (Loire)
In the footsteps of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Doctor Odouard, a circular eight between the Cols de Pavezin and Doizieu.
The first part leads to the Croix de Montvieux via the ruins of the Château de Bélize and the Crêts des Quatregrains, with a beautiful view of the Pîlât mountains. The second part goes to the Collet de Doizieux via pleasant forest tracks and views of Pélusin and the Rhône valley. The return route passes through the Neufond woods with two beautiful screes and the Baronnette trails.