Route from Saint-Roch Chapel to Maringes

This route in Maringes offers beautiful views of the Forez plain, the Bois Noirs, the Pilat and numerous villages (25 bell towers on a clear day). The route also offers 180° views of the village of Maringes and a beautiful panorama of the Brévenne valley. The route passes by a chapel built in the 17th century in honour of Saint-Roch for having stopped the diphtheria epidemic.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.72 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,001 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,001 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,142 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,631 ft

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Description of the walk

Park on Place de l'Église in Maringes.

(S/E) With your back to the church and right next to the poetry hut, walk down Rue du Meunier, which becomes Route de la Rate. You will come to a crossroads.

(1) Take the cul-de-sac opposite and continue along Chemin de la Treille. Pass under a power line and you will come to a road, Chemin des Côtes.

(2) Turn right and climb up to the next crossroads.

(3) Turn onto the small path on the right and join Chemin du Pinay. Turn right to admire the view of the village of Maringes on the left.

(4) Retrace your steps and continue along Chemin des Chaudannes on the right until you reach a stone hut.

(5) Turn left onto Chemin de l'Horizon and continue to Route de Montpollon.

(6) Take Chemin de Lairat opposite and, at the bend, leave the small road for a dirt track. On the left is a viewpoint over the Forez plain. Pass the farm, continue to the right and cross a hamlet.

(7) Turn left onto a dead-end road and continue along a path. Cross a stream and arrive at a Y-shaped intersection.

(8) Take the right-hand path, Chemin de Pinay Grand, which climbs uphill and then becomes Chemin de Changayère. Pass in front of a farm and arrive at Route du Guillot Gros.

(9) Take Chemin du Trève opposite, which joins Route du Knoll.

(10) Cross it and follow the path opposite, which joins a short stretch of road, Chemin Chez Cahot, and leads to the D103.

(11) Cross Route de la Croix Rouge carefully and continue straight ahead on Allée de Neyrieux.

(12) Then take the path on the right, Chemin des Étangs, which goes around some ponds and runs alongside wooded areas. You will come to an intersection.

(13) Turn right, then left to reach a viewpoint, head towards the cross, then left towards the Saint-Roch Chapel.

(14) Take a moment to relax at the chapel, then walk down Chemin de la Chapelle to Route de Virigneux, D103, which you have already encountered.

(15) Turn left towards the bell tower. Carefully follow the road towards the church until you reach the car park on the right (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,044 ft - Église Saint-Laurent (Maringes)
  2. 1 : mi 0.22 - alt. 1,955 ft - Chemin de la Treille
  3. 2 : mi 1.05 - alt. 1,854 ft - Chemin des Côtes
  4. 3 : mi 1.55 - alt. 1,972 ft - Intersection
  5. 4 : mi 1.8 - alt. 2,024 ft - Viewpoint
  6. 5 : mi 2.01 - alt. 2,005 ft - Chemin de l'Horizon
  7. 6 : mi 2.25 - alt. 2,018 ft - Route de Montpollon
  8. 7 : mi 3.17 - alt. 1,824 ft - Chemin de Ternan
  9. 8 : mi 3.51 - alt. 1,631 ft - Y-shaped intersection
  10. 9 : mi 4.17 - alt. 1,896 ft - Route du Guillot Gros
  11. 10 : mi 4.52 - alt. 1,969 ft - Route du Knoll
  12. 11 : mi 5 - alt. 1,883 ft - Route D103
  13. 12 : mi 5.07 - alt. 1,893 ft - Chemin des Étangs
  14. 13 : mi 5.7 - alt. 2,080 ft - Intersection
  15. 14 : mi 6.24 - alt. 2,126 ft - Chapelle Saint-Roch (Maringes)
  16. 15 : mi 6.46 - alt. 2,080 ft - Route de Virigneux, D103
  17. S/E : mi 6.72 - alt. 2,044 ft - Église Saint-Laurent (Maringes)

Worth a visit

(14) Saint-Roch Chapel.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
GIGI971
GIGI971

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike through countryside meadows and fields. High up with lovely views. A few small roads but no traffic. A fairly hilly hike but not difficult, with short climbs and descents overall (361 m elevation gain according to my watch).

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maurice.ogier
maurice.ogier

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very well, but you can't see the 25 bell towers at the chapel in foggy weather.

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Christian42
Christian42

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

An interesting route in terms of views and moderate elevation gain. Few difficulties, generally wide paths.

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guy pagat
guy pagat

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A typical walk in the Monts du Lyonnais, with nature shaped by man, beautiful paths, a few small roads, farms, and beautiful views of the plain and villages. Short, sometimes steep climbs. Not much shade, which is an advantage in mid-season. Thank you.

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