Between Lissieu and Chasselay, the Chemin de Machy walk is a quick round trip that allows you to discover Machy Castle and the surrounding countryside. The walk alternates between wooded and sunny areas.
Country:
France
District:
Chasselay (Rhône) (69380) 
Park at the start of Chemin de Machy just after turning off the Limonest road.
(S/E) Head north-northwest on Chemin de Machy (small paved road). Descend into a shaded valley, then climb back up between the meadows. First turn right then left with the road (tree trunk providing a place to rest) and you will come to a fork.
(1) Take the right-hand path, walk alongside the château and continue to the pastures (sheep in season).
(2) Return via the same route to the car park (S/E).
Along the way, you will find a place to stop for a snack and see animals (sheep, horses and cows)
The road is paved, so it is possible to travel by bicycle or pushchair.
- See Machy Castle
- See the animals
- Beautiful scenery
Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A pleasant little walk, even if the castle isn't very attractive.
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Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : Mar 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes
a pleasant little walk,
the castle was a bit disappointing
the weather (rainy) made the whole thing a bit dreary....
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Mar 09, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very pleasant walk, with the option of taking a circular route at the end of the walk.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 16, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
a little difficult to find; the welcome at the château was very friendly and there was a great view
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5
Date of your route : Feb 12, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
A very pleasant, peaceful and quiet route to enjoy with the family, with the option to extend it. Thank you.
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Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : Nov 04, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
A pleasant and easy walk on this autumn day, which suited us perfectly.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : May 06, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
A super mini walk, ideal with our 4-year-old daughter because there are animals everywhere and beautiful views for the parents! We were even able to do a circular path thanks to the many paths in the surrounding area.
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 30, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
A pleasant walk along an easy round-trip path, ideal for the whole family, especially those with young children. You may see horses, sheep, a castle, beautiful landscapes... and hear frogs croaking. 
One regret, however: the path is lined almost entirely by electric fences or barbed wire. This makes it difficult to find a place to have a picnic. 
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 21, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
A very easy walk for the whole family or for those getting back into walking. It is possible to extend the route a little or turn back early if the little ones get tired, for example.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Mar 10, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
pleasant mini hike
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Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 05, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
A pleasant and quick walk, starting on a dirt track but quickly joining a tarmac road. You can see horses, oxen... we met some very friendly people there. We didn't dare go into the castle... Thank you for this walk!
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : May 14, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
A lovely little walk for families or individuals.
Very friendly welcome at the château.
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