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Col de Malval (732m) walks
The Monts du Lyonnais around Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid
Visorando Member
12.37 mi
+2,566 ft
-2,572 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Vaugneray (Rhône)
A large circular route, very close to Lyon, through fields and forests and across the vast grounds of the Château de Saint-Bonnet. The Visorando app can be useful on certain sections that have been modified from the original route.
La Garine
6.10 mi
+846 ft
-817 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Courzieu (Rhône)
A lovely walk starting from the Col de Malval, offering views of both sides of the Monts du Lyonnais, the Brévenne side and the Lyonnais basin, with the added bonus of views of the Matin mountains to the west and the Alps to the east when the weather is clear. Physically demanding climb between km 3 and 6.
Around the Col de Malval
5.16 mi
+1,070 ft
-1,053 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Courzieu (Rhône)
Circular loop starting from Col de Malval via Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid.
Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid Castle and Vaugneray from Pollionnay
6.87 mi
+1,526 ft
-1,516 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Pollionnay (Rhône)
A pleasant hike in the sunshine, perfect outside of summer! Superb views in three directions. Numerous paths but also small tarmac roads with very little traffic. A lovely 3-hour walk in the Monts du Lyonnais (estimated time for regular walkers).
Col de la Luère, Col de Malval and Col de Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid
6.10 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,030 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Pollionnay (Rhône)
100% trail route.From (2) to (7), a route with absolutely no traffic; a GPS is recommended, although in this steep-sided valley there is a slight discrepancy with the actual route.Due to fallen trees, the park area is tricky, and you’ll need to use GPS and common sense to make your way through.Although this is not a mountain hike, do not attempt this route if you only hike on well-marked paths, as this is an area with no marked trails. I have removed a small, wild section of the hike that had become almost impassable.
Col de Malval from Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux
9.58 mi
+1,913 ft
-1,916 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux (Rhône)
A lovely circular route starting from Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux, in the commune of Vaugneray, which climbs to the Col de Malval via Clavigny.
Takes 3 hours on foot, 2 hours running, or by mountain bike.
The Col de Malval at the start of the Courzieux Wildlife Park
3.27 mi
+778 ft
-771 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Courzieu (Rhône)
More of a stroll than a hike, which can then be followed by a visit to the Wolf Park.
Circular route from Thurins via the Col de Malval and Yzeron
18.11 mi
+3,323 ft
-3,323 ft
11h 15
Difficult
Departure from Thurins (Rhône)
This long but lovely walk takes you through the hills and valleys of the Monts du Lyonnais, passing through woods and meadows. It goes via Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux, the Col de la Croix de Malval, the woods of Courzieux, the ruins of the Chapelle Saint-Clair, the imposing statue of the Madonna, Yzeron, the Bois de la Vourne and the Croix des Barons.
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.