Route de la Madone in the commune of Blacé

In the commune of Blacé, discover this 5 km trail, the Madone, built to protect the harvests, and enjoy the orientation table offering a panoramic view of the Monts du Lyonnais on the border with Burgundy and, on a clear day, Mont Blanc.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.77 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 166 m
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    Descent: - 167 m

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    Highest point: 442 m
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    Lowest point: 284 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the Blacé village hall, car park above the village hall.

This route is marked in orange with a corkscrew sign

(S/E) Exit to the right of the village hall car park, Rue de l'Ancien Pensionnat, and follow the 16 km route, then join the Route de Berne and turn left in front of the Château de Champ-Renard. Arrive at the D19.

(1) Take the path opposite, which climbs between houses and vineyards, and continue along Route de Vortillon until you reach Route du Crêt de Charnat on the left.

(2) Turn left onto the latter for 20 metres, then take the path on the right. Alternative route to discover the orientation table 100 metres away by going up to the left. Go around the massif and continue to the next crossroads.

(3) Turn right onto Route de la Croix du Ban, passing a cadole (stone hut) on your right. Continue to Route de la Croix du Ban.

(4) Turn left and walk 20 metres, cross the road and descend to the right along a shaded path to the Montoux crossroads.

(5) Take the path opposite between the vineyards, zigzagging towards La Madone. At the end of the boxwood path below La Madone, take the path on the left. At the entrance to the hamlet of Le Gonnu, take the road on the left. At the end of the hamlet, you can discover the work of Christine Debonnaire (ceramic designer).

(6) Take the path on the right, turn behind the corkscrew sign, after the green fence, then cut across a first cul-de-sac and join Impasse des Maisons Neuves. Turn right onto this road to reach the intersection with Rue des Carrières.

(7) Turn right, then left onto Rue du Cellier. Cross the village of Blacé until you reach the roundabout.

(8) Take thesecond road on the right, D19A, Avenue de La Mairie, and join the hikers' car park behind the village hall. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 285 m - Village hall
  2. 1 : km 0.44 - alt. 314 m - D19
  3. 2 : km 1.44 - alt. 397 m - Route du Crêt de Charnat
  4. 3 : km 2.2 - alt. 433 m - Intersection - Crêt de Charnat (444m)
  5. 4 : km 2.6 - alt. 427 m - Route de la Croix du Ban
  6. 5 : km 3 - alt. 384 m - Le Montoux
  7. 6 : km 3.86 - alt. 342 m - Le Gonnu
  8. 7 : km 4.7 - alt. 333 m - Rue des Carrières
  9. 8 : km 5.34 - alt. 302 m - Blacé
  10. S/E : km 5.77 - alt. 285 m - Village hall

Notes

(8) Shops in the centre of Blacé.

In the commune of Blacé, discover this 5 km trail, the Madone, built to protect the harvests, and enjoy the orientation table offering a panoramic view of the Monts du Lyonnais on the borders of Burgundy and Mont Blanc on a clear day. There is a mini-market and bar-restaurant in the town centre for refreshments. Numerous winegrowers offer tastings (contact details on the Blacé town hall website). Hike organised in aid of the CCAS on Sunday 22 September 2024.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
CCAS
CCAS

Thank you for your kind compliment on the signage
Kind regards, CCAS

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Delisa
Delisa

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little hike that can easily be done in 1½ hours rather than 2½ hours, with little elevation gain and beautiful panoramic views. There is no shade, so it is best avoided during heatwaves. The trail is very well marked.

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steveg11
steveg11

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant short route with beautiful views, easy to do with the family.

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CCAS
CCAS

Thank you for your comment.

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User 23527005

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike
Beautiful panorama
Hike completed in less than 2 hours without rushing too much.
We didn't meet anyone, done in the early afternoon.

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Fred345962
Fred345962

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, very easy short hike, completed in less than two hours without breaking a sweat.
Very little shade.
Unobstructed views most of the way over the Alps, the Monts d'Or and the surrounding hills.
Don't forget the short detour to the orientation table.

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NCRANDO
NCRANDO
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb walk through the vineyards, beautiful colours and a stunning view of Mont Blanc!
Very well signposted. Thank you for sharing.

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frimoudou
frimoudou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike in the heart of the Beaujolais vineyards
very well marked with "corkscrew" signs
A little bit of tarmac, but superb views of the region. Best done in good weather to appreciate it
Little elevation gain. Hike completed in 1 hour 30 minutes

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gerlandais
gerlandais

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent short hike through the vineyards; the signposting has been completely redone and is of exceptional quality.
One of the most beautiful short hikes in the Beaujolais region

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