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Col de la Croix de Pars (812m) walks
Courzieu la Brevenne
Visorando Member
10.27 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,873 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Courzieu (Rhône)
Superb views along this route: Brevenne, Pilat, Lyon.
In the Monts du Lyonnais, starting from Yzeron
9.84 mi
+1,601 ft
-1,608 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Yzeron (Rhône)
Walk in the Monts du Lyonnais with superb views of the Brévenne and Rhône valleys and the Alps in the distance.
La Madone - Croix de Pars
6.60 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,145 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Yzeron (Rhône)
Half-day hike with very varied landscapes. Variations are possible to shorten the route.
White Strawberry Route in Courzieu
5.94 mi
+1,496 ft
-1,496 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Courzieu (Rhône)
The Fraise Blanche route is a good introduction to the topography of Courzieu. You will reach the Col de la Croix de Pars from the hamlet of Sottizon and, after a pleasant stretch along the ridges, you will descend back to the village via the hamlet of Lafont.
Mara des Bois in Courzieu
6.91 mi
+1,906 ft
-1,903 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Courzieu (Rhône)
This route will take you through the village of Courzieu, first to the western side of the village, before heading towards the Col de la Croix de Pars. You will then descend back to the village, enjoying a bird's eye view.
Circular Yzeron route via Bibelain, Col de Malval, Le Barthélemy and Les Esselards
14.31 mi
+2,172 ft
-2,192 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Yzeron (Rhône)
This is a pleasant hike from Yzeron through the charming wooded hills of the Monts du Lyonnais, offering beautiful views of the Rhône Valley and the Alps along the way. From Yzeron, the route runs alongside Lake Ronzey and reaches the Col de la Croix de Pars, then the small Saint-Clair chapel before passing Les Jumeaux to reach the Col de Malval, from where it descends to Le Barthélemy. It climbs to the Croix de Garde and, after La Milonière, follows the route of the Roman aqueduct of Yzeron to Les Esselards, then climbs back up to the Crêt de la Madone before returning to Yzeron.
Circular from Yzeron via La Croix de Pars, Col de Malval and Les Rivoires
13.62 mi
+2,018 ft
-2,005 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Yzeron (Rhône)
This beautiful circular walk takes place in the wooded hills north of Yzeron. From the village of Yzeron, the fully signposted route passes by Lac du Ronzey and, after crossing a few valleys, reaches Croix de Pars, then the ruins of the old Chapelle Saint-Clair. After a long stretch through the woods, it reaches the Col de Malval, goes around the Crêt Chevreau and descends to the hamlet of Soupat. At the Crêt de Piraluron, it continues towards La Goutte Chérine, Les Esselards, Le Trossin and La Roche, from where it reaches the Crêt de la Madone before descending to Yzeron.