Claveisolles walks

A peaceful route through forests, fields and pastures.

A walk around the Pyramid, in the forest of the same name, with a magnificent view of the Saône valley at the highest point of the route.

A short, easy walk in the woods around Saint-Bonnet-le-Troncy.

10km route around Saint-Bonnet-le-Troncy, through the woods.

During this hike, you will pass: - Above a 4,153-metre-long railway tunnel and near a 96-metre-deep ventilation shaft. - The Col des Écharmeaux, which has been a transit point for goods between the Saône and Loire valleys since the 14th century. Napoleon is said to have passed through here on his return from Elba. - At La Roche d'Ajoux (970 m), the highest point in the upper Azergues valley.

This loop will take you over hill and dale around Grandris. Don't miss: The memorial to the woodcutters who lost their lives in the storm of 1999 near the hospital and, a little further on, when you reach the calvary, you can admire the whole valley and the village before setting off on a series of picturesque little paths.

Starting from Ranchal on the border of the Loire department, this is a beautiful route in the upper Azergues valley.

An easy walk leading to one of the highest points in the Rhône with a beautiful unobstructed view.

This loop starts in the village of Meaux-la-Montagne and follows roads and paths that take you to the peaks of La Nuizière via the Col de la Cambuse, the Croix du Villard and the Croix de la Nuizière, through fields and pine forests.

A peaceful walk through the forest and meadows around Meaux-la-Montagne.

Northern part of the Cublize Azure Route; take thePR®®7ato complete the circular route. A peaceful walk through the woods, far from the hustle and bustle of Lac des Sapins. View of Magny Castle, which belonged to Vauban's brother, and, on a clear day, the Alps, including Mont Blanc.

A beautiful circular route starting from Beaujeu that leads to the Croix de Rochefort, where the view is splendid.

This hike will take you to the heights of the Beaujolais region, where you can admire the vineyards, the Saône valley and, in the distance, the Alps, weather permitting. It alternates between vineyards and forests, following the GR®76 for a while. The signposting is varied, so it is not described here.

A beautiful, fairly wild loop starting from the charming village of Saint-Cyr-le-Chatoux, on a pass between Villefranche-sur-Saône and the Azergues valley. The trails are mainly in the forest with plenty of shade. A complete change of scenery. Beautiful unobstructed views from the moors at the top of the Bois des Allemands.

This short loop will take you to the heights of La Nuizière, passing isolated farms (Bert, Le Chollet, Giraud) and crosses (Nuizière, Aliziers and Bert), between dirt tracks and small country roads.

Hike near a beautiful lake that is very popular in summer (with a beach, water sports, horse riding centre, tree climbing, etc.) and in the Mollières woods.

A circular loop around Lac des Sapins, taking about an hour and presenting no difficulties, allowing you to admire the lake from a perfectly maintained path.

A peaceful route starting from Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin via Crêt de Charnat, Crêt Neron, Col de Saint-Bonnet and Chapelle Saint-Bonnet. Beautiful views of the Saône valley and the Alps.