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Tour of Mont Ministre and Mont Monnet
Visorando Member
10.10 mi
+1,785 ft
-1,808 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chuyer (Loire)
The hike combines the Odouard and Jean-Jacques Rousseau trails, starting from Chuyer. The first part, to the south-east, on the Odouard trail, offers beautiful views of the Rhône valley. At the Col de Grenouze, the small loop takes you up to Mont Monnet: orientation table, beautiful view in good weather over the valley, the Vercors and the Alps (Mont Blanc). Forest paths then follow the Jean-Jacques Rousseau trail to the Col de Pavezin, and return via the Odouard trail.
Panoramic view of Mont Monnet from the Col de Grenouze
2.50 mi
+512 ft
-512 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-Villars (Loire)
Magnificent panoramic view of the Alps on a clear day. Partially shaded return route through the woods. Somewhat strenuous climb but no technical difficulty.
From Col de Pavezin to Col de Grenouze via Mont Ministre
5.36 mi
+886 ft
-879 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chuyer (Loire)
Hike through the forest from one pass to another via Mont Ministre, alternating between panoramic views of the Pilat massif and the Rhône valley. Along the way, there are a few remarkable sites: Grotte des Fées (Fairy Cave) and the Old Chapel.
There are places to eat at both passes, or you can stop for a picnic at Col de Grenouze.
Take care on the descent from the forest track to the Vieille Chapelle: it is a narrow, fairly steep path that can be slippery in wet weather.
Mont Monnet from Longes
12.18 mi
+2,421 ft
-2,444 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Longes (Rhône)
A very beautiful hike that allows you to discover some very interesting places, especially the beautiful village of Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez, with magnificent views along the entire route.
Via Mont Ministre
9.72 mi
+2,195 ft
-2,175 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chuyer (Loire)
A very pleasant walk in the Pilat Massif.
Some beautiful panoramic views of the Rhône valley, Crêt de l'Oeillon and Trois Dents.
The Mont Monnet tour
5.40 mi
+791 ft
-801 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-Villars (Loire)
Walk around Mont Monnet on small roads and good paths with views of the Rhône valley.
Pilat hike
17.49 mi
+3,130 ft
-3,143 ft
10h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-Villars (Loire)
Hike in the heart of Pilat, with magnificent panoramic views alternating between the Rhône valley to start with, then the Gier valley and finally the Lyon region in the distance.
Les Six Croix
18.51 mi
+3,123 ft
-3,117 ft
11h 15
Moderate
Departure from Longes (Rhône)
Beautiful day hike in the Pilat Massif (Loire) and around the Couzon Dam.
Starting from Longes, there are many hikes of varying lengths from an altitude of 450m to 1400m (at Cret de la Perdrix) or 1235m (at Cret de l'Oeillon).
A viewpoint overlooking the Chartreuse de Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez
12.54 mi
+2,188 ft
-2,185 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-Villars (Loire)
With easy and quick access from the A7 motorway coming from Lyon, La Chapelle-Villars is an ideal starting point for exploring the Pilat Massif. This route takes you to Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez and offers a beautiful view of the Chartreuse from the heights of Sainte-Croix.
La Vielle Chapelle via the Col de Grenouze and Col du Pavezin
8.14 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,683 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chuyer (Loire)
A hike in the hills above Chuyer, mostly through woodland, best undertaken in dry weather and to be avoided in strong winds. This hike passes through the Col de Grenouze and the Col du Pavezin, with the option, depending on the weather, to shorten it at the (4) to link directly to the (10).