Chessy walks

A lovely circular route with little elevation gain that takes you through vineyards and forests.You’ll discover the village of Glay, built of golden stone, and pass by Courbeville Castle.You’ll also discover the village of Chessy with its castle and its 12th/15th-century church.

This walk will take you from Chessy station to the old quarries of Glay. The route passes through the picturesque hamlet of Glay with its golden stone houses

Visit the old golden stone quarry in Glay and immerse yourself in the vineyards.

A lovely, easy route with a section in the woods, stream crossings and a passage near the Villefranche-Tarare aerodrome, which can be quite busy at weekends and therefore generate some noise. A pleasant view of the Beaujolais mountains and the golden stone villages.

The Pierres Dorées, characteristic of southern Beaujolais, are ochre-coloured limestone rocks that reflect light particularly well and give the buildings a golden appearance. This short walk consists of two complementary parts: firstly, a route through the village’s narrow streets, paths and stairways, culminating at the Chapel of Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours; and secondly, a walk through the vineyards to a lovely viewpoint.

Departure from the Agamy Cooperative Winery for a walk along the trails of five communes: Bully, Sarcey, Le Breuil, Chessy and Saint-Germain-sur-Arbresle. We are in the Pierres Dorées region of Beaujolais, with its hamlets such as Apinost and its wash house, the village with its school, castle, town hall and church. Continue to the hamlet of Montagny, the Crêt de Montgiron with its vineyards and, finally, the magnificent hamlet of Glay with its beautiful golden stones from the nearby quarries (which can be visited).

Charnay, a village in the Pierres Dorées region, is located in the Beaujolais area, 20 km from Lyon and 12 km from Villefranche-sur-Saône. Perched at an altitude of 450 m, the village is surrounded by the communes of Alix, Belmont, Saint-Jean des Vignes, Morancé and Marcy. A short hike along paths and little-used roads

A hike that follows paths and little-used roads through the Pierres Dorées region in the Beaujolais area near Lyon. Between vineyards and meadows, this route takes you to charming villages, castles, wash houses, mission crosses and more. An ideal walk in spring, autumn (when the vineyards are ablaze with colour) and winter.

Starting from Bagnol, you’ll traverse the slopes to enjoy a succession of breathtaking views of the varied landscapes of the Pierres Dorées region. This hike is ideal for those seeking nature and a sense of wonder through relaxing panoramic views. The difficulty is rated as moderate to slightly difficult, given the numerous ascents and descents. The waypoints are relatively far apart: please read the entire paragraph carefully before continuing. Please note that the names of the waypoints are not included in the description.

Route starting from Bagnols towards Oingt, then Theizé for a return to Bagnols.

This circuit is a microcosm of everything that makes the Pierres Dorées region of the Beaujolais so rich and charming: some of the most beautiful villages (Bagnols, Moiré), churches and chapels, crosses and castles, wash houses and splendid panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, vineyards and forests.

It is thanks to the Amis de la Voie du Tacot that you will discover this walk. This association organises walks throughout the year, with the largest gathering taking place in early November. Two lines of the Chemins de Fer du Beaujolais, opened between 1901 and 1902, linked Villefranche to Monsols and Villefranche to Tarare. The car replaced the train in 1934. Walk along sections of this track, now converted into a footpath, which runs the entire length from Liergues to Sarcey.

Starting from the village of Bois-d'Oingt, this loop allows you to visit the villages of Oingt, Theizé and Moiré, passing through Woods and vineyards in a beautiful landscape.

A short, gentle walk along the valley floor in the heart of the Beaujolais des Pierres Dorées, with several views of the Monts du Lyonnais and the Monts Popey and Arjoux.

A walk starting from the typical golden stone village of Bully, offering superb views of the Monts du Lyonnais and the Monts d'Or.

Get away from it all for a walk along the country lanes.

A round trip walk along the Azergues River from Lozanne. This is a beautiful walk for lovers of flora and fauna. Don't hesitate to go down to the river banks when possible.